You’re locked out of your apartment. Broccoli in the refrigerator has gone bad. The power goes out. What do you do? These are all situations young people encounter when they live on their own for the first time. Six students enrolled in the Milbank School District Transition Program are learning... Read more

Spc. Brianna Bohn and Sgt. Michael Robinson were named Soldier and NCO of the Year, respectively, for the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank during a ceremony October 2. Both are motor transport operators in the 740th. “It was an honor to compete for this award,”... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldog girls cross country team captured the Northeast Conference Championship October 6, in Webster despite very cold temperatures. Milbank Area topped the field of six teams with 31 points. Aberdeen Roncalli was named the runner-up with 34 points and Redfield-Doland came in third with 35 points. Rounding... Read more

First Lt. Terry Berndt of Rapid City has been named the new commander of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank and Aberdeen. Berndt assumed command, Oct. 2, from Capt. Hogan Easton, of Sioux Falls, who commanded the unit since October 2014. As the commander of... Read more

Doris Schwandt, age 88 of Milbank died October 11, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate and burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, Alban Township.... Read more

Timothy Warren Smart, age 73, of Milbank, died Monday, October 10, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7... Read more

When was the last time you got a new smoke alarm? If you aren’t sure, everything you love could go up in flames. The Mibank Fire and Rescue Department urges you to keep your family safe. They suggest you determine the age of your smoke alarms. If they are over... Read more

Eighth-grader Halli Essington took ninth place at the high school state tennis tournament this past weekend in Rapid City. She competed at number six singles and defeated Mitchell’s Madison Bohlen 10-4 in the consolation championship round. “Halli did not disappoint. She rallied to win four consolation matches in a row... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 20-6 loss to the Dell Rapids Quarriers Friday, October 7, and still have their playoff hopes hanging by a wire. The Dawgs started off hesitant and Dell Rapids took advantage and found an open gap up the middle for a 44-yard touchdown run.... Read more

The Milbank Lady Bulldogs collected several wins during the opening day of the South Dakota high school state tennis tournament in Rapid City Thursday, October 6. In the first round of singles play, Sarah Jarman won over her Aberdeen Roncalli opponent while Halli Essington received a bye. The two were... Read more