The Milbank High School girls golf team teed off their 2025 season by hosting the Milbank Invitational at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Thursday, April 24.  “We have our first and probably our toughest meet of the year under our belts,” said head coach Mark Keeton. “Nobody on the team... Read more

The Bulldogs track and field teams competed in the Deuel Kiwanis Relays at Clear Lake on April 22. The Milbank boys brought home three first-place and six second-place finishes. The girls collected seven first-place and five second-place awards. Together, the two teams earned dozens of top-eight finishes.  Boys Top Places:... Read more

According to Kevin Schuelke of Grant County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service decided not to hold tornado siren testing across South Dakota this spring during Severe Weather Awareness Week.  Schuelke said the drills are too important to skip, and he plans to conduct local testing. Municipalities in Grant County... Read more

Agnes “Aggie” Nelson, 100, of Clinton, MN, passed away at her home with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Private services were held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Burial was held at Clinton City Cemetery.  Agnes “Aggie” Sylvia... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs won the 2025 Battle of the Bulldogs in tennis. Milbank posted a commanding 7-2 victory that was fueled by sweeping Madison in the doubles division.   “All our boys were hitting hard shots and taking a lot of points up at the net,” commented Abbey Trapp, Milbank’s head... Read more

Milbank traveled to Huron to compete in a triangular that also included Roncalli on Tuesday, April 22.  Abbey Trapp, head coach for the Bulldogs, said, “Everyone played with passion and heart. In singles against Huron, both Greg and Will played great and got  wins. At No. 1 In doubles, we... Read more

Milbank Elementary and Milbank Middle School entered 117 musicians in the South Dakota Bandmasters Grades 5-8 Band Contest held April 10-11 in Milbank. The event included over 310 entries. Students from Big Stone City, Browns Valley, Castlewood, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Ortonville, and Wilmot also attended. Performances were rated based on tone, intonation,... Read more

Ronald “Ron” Styer, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be... Read more

Students of the Rausch Music Studio performed in their Spring Recital at the Abbey of the Hills on Sunday, April 27. Vocal selections were performed, along with pieces on piano, flute, clarinet, and guitar. Row 1:Joseph Serocki, Gareth Rausch, Josiah Stahl, Makenzie Stahl, Izabela Serocki, Victoria Serocki, and Natalie Jimenez Row... Read more

Anthony St. Martin was named the winner of the Spirit-Sportsmanship Award at South Dakota’s Special Olympics 2025 State Basketball Tournament. Anthony was selected from the entire school-age division.  Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank said, “Anthony was nominated by our coaching staff along with other coaches. Anthony truly displays kindness... Read more