The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted Madison August 23, and suffered a 9-0 loss in their first match of the season. “It was a rough start,” stated Milbank head coach Jim Dahl. “Madison is coming off a strong past season with their best ever dual and state tournament results. They... Read more

Bill Wulff, age 73, of Big Stone City died on Monday, August 22, 2016, at his residence. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Henkelman will officiate. Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the time... Read more

Things are happening for Titan Machinery in Milbank. The local company has signed a 12-month lease with J&J Earthworks. Titan General Manager, Justin Berry, stated J&J Earthworks will begin building a service facility at their location and will lease the building to Titan Machinery. “This will be great because it... Read more

Swimmers and their families gathered Sunday for a season-end awards potluck in celebration of a successful 2016 season for the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team. Earning the top Champion Swimmer Award was Maurina Street, first; Clare Van Dover, second, and William Karels, third. This award goes to swimmers who are... Read more

Picture – back row, left to right, Brian Pauli, Gretchen Koopmans, Kelli Hoff, Caitlyn Oien and Kevin Schnaser. Front row, Cassandra Kurtenbach, Dawn Schjei, Amy Brandriet, Courtany Sykora and Robin Simmons. Ten new staff members will begin the 2016-2017 school year in their new positions. Brian Pauli will teach high school physical... Read more

The Milbank Area boys golf team battled tough playing conditions resulting in higher scores during the Dell Rapids Rocky Run Invitational Monday, August 22. Milbank Area finished in 14th position in the team standings with a total score of 403. “With the high winds, it was very tough to just... Read more

The Milbank Area girls tennis team plans to bounce back in the 2016 season using their senior leadership. Their first match is set for Tuesday, August 23, at Cantine Courts. Four seniors return for the Lady Bulldogs: Paige Johnson, Tatiana Stemsrud, Sarah Jarman, and Jamie DeVaal. “Our four seniors had... Read more

The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, August 18, in the State Auto cafeteria with Dave Schaack serving as the Toastmaster. Kayla Pinkert was present as a guest. The word of the day was “knuckle down” which means to apply oneself earnestly. The word was used four times during the meeting.... Read more

Milbank hosted the Poet Invitational August 18, at Pine Hills Golf Course. Eight teams battled wet rainy conditions. Milbank Area landed in sixth place by scoring 422. “Our team score was a little higher – not a big surprise as Pine Hills is a much tougher course,” head coach Mark... Read more

The Milbank Area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be holding their annual Scout Kick-Off and registration night Tuesday, August 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pribyl Park. All scouting programs will come together for family-fun evening with activities such as water bottle rockets, turtle races, yummy... Read more