Jamie Henderson has been named as the executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). The MACC board of directors made the announcement today, effective immediately.  Henderson has worked at the MACC since December 2021 and as its interim executive director since August 2022.  Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead (Moorhead, Minnesota) in graphic communications... Read more

Milbank’s Garrett Mertens fired in 20 points and Joe Schulte added seven points to defeat Roncalli 42-34 in Aberdeen on Friday, February 3. Logan Diede, head coach for MHS, commented, “It wasn’t a pretty night offensively for us.” Most Bulldog fans didn’t seem to mind. They were happy as always to get... Read more

Anita Forman, age 82, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs suffered a loss on Monday to Hamlin — the number-one team in the state — but pivoted on Thursday, February 2, to trounce Roncalli 48-28 in Aberdeen. Isabella Anderson cranked out 18 points, including three three-point buckets. Maurina Street posted another double-double by pounding in 13 points... Read more

Marilyn Peltier, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Browns Valley, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Pastor... Read more

Terris “Terry” Steven Settje, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Corona, SD. He went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2022. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Corona Community Center in Corona, SD.... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting today, February 1, at Cocktails and Corks-Milbank’s wine and spirit store. The locally-owned shop is celebrating the Grand Reopening at 302 W. 4th Avenue. The retail store officially opened on December 5 in its new location. Dan Sorenson and Scott Hoeke are partners... Read more

Anthony St. Martin took third place and scored 16 points to lead the Milbank JV wrestlers at the Groton Invitational on January 26. Nollen Sheeley placed fourth and scored eight points. Jacob Giles added four points. Paul VanDover and Hunter Reede recorded three points apiece. Complete results for Milbank: 106 Evan Folk... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs were defeated in their game against Hamlin last night, January 30, in Milbank. The loss broke Milbank’s eight-game winning streak, but it was delivered by a worthy opponent. The Lady Charger’s at 14-0 are ranked the No.1 team in South Dakota’s Class A, and were the runners-up... Read more

Maurina Street, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Jodi Street.Maurina is active in cross country, basketball, and track and field. She also plays in the jazz band and was chosen to be a... Read more