Ruth Hansen, age 101, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00... Read more

Milbank had secured a four-game winning streak and was looking for more, but they hit a bump in the road, when they met up with Ben Brooks, a 6’ 9” senior from Madison, on Tuesday, February 25, at the Milbank Armory. Brooks proved hard to contain, and he dumped in 23... Read more

The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their 2025 Mid-Winter Concert on Monday, March 3. The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theatre. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bands will offer a variety of music: “Louie Louie” arranged by Michael... Read more

Douglas “Doug” Bork, 69, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Milbank, SD. Doug’s generous spirit will continue to touch lives as his wishes were to donate his body to USD Medical School for medical research. A Celebration of Doug’s life will be... Read more

Sara Colombe, MHS ag teacher and FFA adviser, learned she has been chosen as a finalist for the Golden Owl Award in a surprise ceremony at the school on Friday, February 21. Colombe is the recipient of the District One award for South Dakota and was nominated by students, parents,... Read more

Milbank is sending five male and one female wrestler to the 2025 SDHSAA State Wrestling Championships this Thursday, February 27 through Saturday, March 1. The action will take place in the Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City.  The wrestlers qualified at the Region 1A meet in Hartford on... Read more

Four players in double figures, along with 13 assists and solid performances down the line, added up to 64 points for the Lady Bulldogs in their victory over Webster on Thursday, February 20. Milbank’s defense also rattled Webster’s cage enough to cause the Lady Bearcats to commit 22 turnovers on... Read more

The Bulldogs defeated the Bearcats of Webster 68-40 on Friday, February 21. Sam Rick put up 20 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Dawgs. He also had four boards and a steal. Emmett Hanson posted a double-double with 14 points, 11 robberies, and two blocks. Graham Lightfield scored 13 points,... Read more

Karen Loehrer, 79, of Revillo, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her home near Revillo. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Fr. Brian Eckrich will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more

Janet Haanen, age 83, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Browns Valley Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more