Everyone is invited to a program aimed at helping youth improve their emotional well-being. The program is scheduled for Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at the high school theater. Questions to be posed and discussed during the program include: What are the stressors our older youth and teens face... Read more

The upscale hotel brand GrandStay is coming to Milbank. The hotel group, known for its relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and luxurious amenities will break ground this April at the corner of 10th Avenue and Highway 15 – across from the Lantern Inn restaurant. Mark Leddy, who along with his wife,... Read more

Robert “Spud” Beyer, age 87 of Milbank passed on February 25, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February March 2 at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bob Hansen will officiate. Burial will be in the Milbank City... Read more

Rosemary L. Wood, age 83, resident of Beardsley, MN, passed away on February 22, 2018. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville, MN. Rev. Eugene Andrus will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral... Read more

Milbank High School grapplers Eli Fischer and Alec Bien earned medals at the State Class A wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24. Fischer, a sophomore, captured fourth place at 106 pounds. Bien, a junior, finished the tournament in sixth place in the 160-pound weight... Read more

Four speakers from MHS qualified for the 2018 South Dakota State Debate Tournament. The tournament takes place in Watertown Friday and Saturday, March 2-3. Lars Andersen and Nathan Loutsch will compete in Extemporaneous Speaking and Public Forum, Claire Mischel in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking, and Kimberlly Aburto in Original... Read more

Residents of long-term care facilities in Milbank held Valentines Day celebrations. The events included the crowning of royal couples at each home. Ken and Marge Keller reigned over Park Place Assisted Living. St. William’s Care Center crowned Albert and Lucille Folk as king and queen. At Milbank Care and Rehabilitation... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with a 71-49 loss to the Madison Bulldogs. The traditional Battle of the Bulldogs was played Friday, February 23, on the road. Milbank trailed by just two points at 14-12 after one quarter of play. Things dramatically took a turn in... Read more

The Milbank Lady Bulldogs ended their season with a 59-41 loss to Redfield-Doland in the Region 1A semi-finals. The game was held on the Pheasants’ home court on Thursday, February 22. “Redfield’s size and athleticism really caused us issues with our offense,” stated Milbank Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Brian Pauli.... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber announced Chase Bryant will headline the Farley Fest this summer. Clare Dunn will be the opening act. Farley Fest is set for the weekend of July 20 – 22, with the country concert on Saturday night. Chase Bryant is the grandson of Jimmy Bryant, who performed... Read more