Christopher “Chris” Engebretson, 43, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Sioux Falls.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, South Dakota. Pastor Chris Davis will... Read more

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced legislation that would ban fake meat products from being served in school lunches. The School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024 would prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).... Read more

Dorothy Prasnicki, age 90, of rural Big Stone City, SD, died on January 26, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will... Read more

MHS wrestlers defeated both Sisseton and Webster at the triangular hosted by Milbank on January 25. Individual scores for the Bulldogs’ matches: Milbank (MILB) 59.0 vs. Sisseton (SISS) 20.0106 Pounds: Evan Folk (MILB) over (SISS) (Forfeit)113 Pounds: Kyle Schneck (MILB) over (SISS) (Forfeit)120 Pounds: Blake Steiner (SISS) over Jacob Giles (MILB) (TF 17-2 3:55)126 Pounds: Ian... Read more

Lady Bulldogs Josie Riveland and Claire Snaza went on a 27-point roll to defeat Deuel on January 25, in Clear Lake. Riveland scored 15 points and Snaza had 12. Averie Schuneman contributed eight points in Milbank’s 49-16 victory over the Lady Cardinals. Isabella Anderson added six. Belle Pauli put up... Read more

Special Olympics schoolers and adult teams — 25 athletes in all– played during halftime of the Bulldogs girls and boys varsity basketball games at the Milbank Armory on Thursday, January 11. Two Special Olympics cheerleaders spurred them on from the sidelines. Coach Abbey Trapp said, “These athletes truly deserve to... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs defeated Dell Rapids 66-43 during pink night on Monday, January 22, in Milbank. Isabella Anderson and Tyra Berry again made for a dynamic duo. Together they put 42 points in the basket. Anderson drained 22; Berry made 20. Berry knocked in four 3-point buckets; Anderson hit two.... Read more

Randy Wendland, age 62, of Milbank, SD, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Milbank.  A graveside service will be held on August 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Milbank City Cemetery.  Randy James Wendland was born on November 2, 1961, in Milbank, Grant County, SD. He was the son... Read more

Brian Trapp has been named President of First Bank & Trust in Milbank. First Bank & Trust, headquartered in Brookings, is one of the largest privately held banks in South Dakota. During the company’s announcement of Trapp’s promotion, Jeff Lee, regional market president, said, “Brian has dedicated five years to... Read more

Milbank Area swimmers Thomas Bass, Alexander McMahon and TyLynn Wellnitz won high-point medals at the Watertown Optimist Swim Meet held Saturday and Sunday, January 13-14, in Watertown. The Milbank swimmers are members of Watertown’s swim team. McMahon brought home first place in the 200-meter freestyle and the 100-meter backstroke events.... Read more