William “Bill” David Wood, much-loved husband, father and grandfather, and a cherished friend to many, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 76. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 PM Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Minnehaha Funeral... Read more

Milbank took first place in the A- division at the 68th Annual Mathematics Contest at Northern State University on Wednesday, April 19. Veronica Fonder was also crowned the champion in the Geometry category.  Top-five place winners from MHS also included Max Lightfield, third place in Senior Math; Graham Lightfield, third... Read more

The MHS boys tennis team hosted their first home match of the season at Cantine Courts in Milbank on April 25. The Bulldogs trounced Pipestone 7-2. Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank, said,  “The Bulldogs pulled off an incredible win over Pipestone!”  Milbank had the edge on the Arrows in... Read more

The Milbank boys tennis team traveled to South Dakota’s capital city on April 20 to face Pierre and Mitchell. The Bulldogs took a loss against the Governors at 8-1, but most of the matches were close.   At No. 4, Charles Whitesitt claimed a victory for MHS when he defeated Riley... Read more

It has pleased the Lord to call home to Himself His servant, Gerald “Jerry” Eldon Poppen on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service beginning... Read more

Paula Koch, age 63, of Milbank, SD, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.... Read more

Ryan Scoular, Milbank School District Athletic Director, announced the most recent cancelations and postponements for track and tennis. Scoular included any rescheduled dates that were available. 4/20 JH Track Dual at Milbank-Postponed to Thursday, April 27 Field Events 4:30- Running Events 4:30 4/21 Varsity Track at Webster- Canceled 4/21 JH... Read more

Kellie Christians and Sara Capp received Honorary State FFA degrees during the 95th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 17 at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in  Brookings.  The Honorary State FFA Degree recognizes individuals who are helping to advance agricultural education and the FFA, and it honors... Read more

Over 20 piano students hosted a spring recital on April 16 at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Seniors Zach Ringsaker, Addie Farrell, and Eli Johnson received plaques recognizing their years of study with instructor Sheila Dailie. Submitted Photos: Front: Jenna Pederson, Bennett Schwandt, Priya Zemlicka, Eli Whipkey, Liam Koepke,... Read more

Jose Sanchez wrote the winning essay in South Dakota’s 2023 Grandparent of the Year Contest. Jose learned he was the state winner today, Wednesday, April 19, along with his fifth-grade classmates and his teacher, Bailey Richter. His parents, Esther and Jeorge Ramirez, were also at the ceremony when he received... Read more