The Milbank Bulldogs lost a low-scoring game in the Battle of the Bulldogs against Madison on Friday, September 17, on the road. In the first quarter, Madison scored on a blocked punt to force a safety and put Milbank behind at 2-0. In the second quarter, Madison’s quarterback Nate Ricke passed to Peyton Wolfe to end a 42-yard drive... Read more

First Interstate BancSystem, the parent company of First Interstate Bank, and Great Western Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Great Western Bank, announced Thursday, September 16, they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all‐stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, GWB... Read more

Alice Leona (Schwandt) Holtquist, 95, a former resident of Milbank and Big Stone City, SD, passed away September 20, 2021 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, MN.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, September 24 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD. Visitation will be from... Read more

Tatum Berry was chosen as the 2021 MHS Homecoming Queen at Coronation tonight, Monday, September 20. Tatum is the daughter of  Annie and Travis Berry. Bennett Schwenn was chosen as the Homecoming King. Bennett is the son of Miriam and Rick Schwenn. The pair will reign over the 2021 Homecoming festivities this week, including the annual Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon just before the Bulldogs take on Clark-Willow... Read more

The Bulldog Booster Club aimed at supporting Milbank student programs has been created by a group of school administrators, athletic coaches, and parent volunteers. The Bulldog Booster Club Board of Directors includes:President – Steve WenzlVice President – Ryan ScoularSecretary/Treasurer – Brian SandvigDirectors – Justin Downes, Dan Snaza, Kathleen Holscher, and Katie... Read more

Fire broke out at Gesswein Motors in Milbank on Saturday night, September 18. The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department arrived at the scene at 804 South Dakota Street on Highway 15 just after the call came in at 8:11 p.m. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “We found a storage building... Read more

Terry Nemitz, age 55, of Odessa, MN, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2021, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Morton City Cemetery in Morton, MN. Pastor Shannon Wachter will officiate the service. Terry Lee Nemitz... Read more

The MHS girls tennis team traveled to Sioux Falls on Friday, September 10, to take on Spearfish.  Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank, said, “It was a fantastic match with a lot of long rallies and a great win for the Lady Bulldogs. Milbank won the match 6-3. They put... Read more

Sherry Schwenn, age 72, of Howard Lake, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on September 10, 2021, in Howard Lake. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial... Read more

The interdenominational Community Bible Study starts its 2021-2022 sessions on September 20, at 7 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church at 409 West Sixth Avenue in Milbank.  The books of Daniel and Revelations are the focus of study this year. Prefer an earlier meeting time? The morning sessions start at 10:15 a.m. on... Read more