St. Lawrence School and over 6,000 other Catholic schools across the U.S. begin commemorating 2024 Catholic Schools Week this Saturday, January 27. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the annual celebration that embraces Catholic education. Catholic schools operate in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and provide education to... Read more

Milbank Middle School students Rylan Wendland (3rd chair percussionist) and Tate Pew (8th chair trumpet) have been named to South Dakota’s Festival Band. The two were chosen from 598 auditions representing 75 schools throughout the state. The Festival Band is part of the South Dakota Music Education Association’s 25th Annual... Read more

Violin students Veronica Fonder, Rachel Schulte, Anika Olson, and Krista Gingerich performed in the inaugural concert of the Northern Honors Orchestra in Aberdeen on Saturday, January 13. The event was directed by Dr. Christopher Stanichar, Northern State University professor and conductor of the Aberdeen Civic Symphony. Students were nominated by... Read more

Selena White and Levi Skogen of Canby, Minnesota, received a special Christmas package this year. Baby Malachi Jericho Skogen arrived on December 29 at Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). The little lad weighed 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. The newborn was also welcomed by his... Read more

Olivia Wendland arrived in Aberdeen today, Thursday, January 9, to begin vying for the title of 2024 South Dakota Snow Queen. Coronation starts Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. Tickets are available at the door for $15 for adults and $10 for K-12. Olivia was selected as... Read more

The Bulldogs’ victory over Britton-Hecla on January 2 was like taking candy from a baby. The Braves, on the other hand, seemed to have butterfingers. Britton-Hecla could not control the basketball and turned it over 18 times. Milbank crushed them with a final score of 80-17 Three players hit double... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs crushed the Lady Braves of Britton-Hecla 58-23  during their first game of 2024 on January 2. Isabella Anderson piled up 21 points and Claire Snaza drilled in 16 for Milbank. Anderson also led the Lady Dogs with four rebounds. Tyra Berry, Josie Riveland, and Rylee Scoular each... Read more

Kevin Raaf, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life open house for Kevin will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral... Read more

Do you love a good argument? Enjoy hearing both sides of contemporary political topics? Want to help high school students from Milbank and across our state? Why not unleash your inner judge at the Second Annual Doug Tschetter Novice Debate Championship on January 6 at MHS. No experience in debate... Read more

Garrett Mertens crushed it with a game-high 27 points to demolish Lac qui Parle Valley 57-46 at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, December 28. Jaxson Wildung powered in 15 points and dominated seven rebounds. Joe Schulte added solid support with six points, nine rebounds, two assists, and a block. Yohanna... Read more