Kim Nelson, former coach of the MHS Bulldogs, announced his retirement from high school football. Nelson served as a head varsity coach for 45 years in a row. He earned the title of the Winningest Coach in South Dakota History by amassing a record of 314-154. Milbank is where it... Read more

Avery Van Overbeke, a senior at MHS, won third place in the Weld-Off conducted by Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on December 6 in Watertown. Van Overbeke was one of 18 metal fabrication students who competed. Senior winners become eligible for a Build Dakota welding scholarship. Winners – More Than... Read more

Everyone is invited to attend the 21st Annual Christmas Day Dinner for All. The free meal will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 on Monday, December 25, at Parkview Church at 1101 S. Second Street in Milbank. The traditional Christmas Day Dinner includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing,... Read more

Mavis Bjella, 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Avantara in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service. Pastor Chris Davis... Read more

Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen confirmed the arrest of two people near the city of Milbank on December 13. A search warrant was issued and Heather Paul, 38, of rural Milbank was taken into custody on suspicion of five counts of child abuse. Jose Sotomayor, 41, also of rural Milbank,... Read more

Dan Mikkelson will retire from Valley Queen on December 31. Mikkelson, who grew up in Milbank and graduated with the MHS Class of 1976, has been an employee at Valley Queen for 33 years. An open house retirement party will be held on Friday, December 29, at 5 p.m. at the... Read more

Vicki Oakes, age 61, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21,... Read more

Over 275 people attended two performances of Calamity at the Campaign Costume Ball, the annual mystery dinner theater selection sponsored by the St. Lawrence Parish LIFE Group, on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, at the Speedway Event Center. Cast members included Josh Wendland, John Lightfield, Jessica Hanson, Dirk... Read more

The Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced Landon Novy of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout award –  the highest advancement honor the BSA offers to Scouts.  Novy will be recognized in a ceremony on Sunday, December 17, at 5 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church.... Read more

Owen Fischer and Landon Novy were crowned champions in their weight classes at a new tournament on Milbank’s schedule. Milbank also collected six other finishes in the top five. According to Josh Schmeichel, head coach for the Bulldogs wrestling team, Milbank decided to switch things up a little this year.... Read more