PIERRE, S.D. – A Highmore angler had barely started his day on Lake Oahe when a fish hit his lure and created a memory to last a lifetime. Gordon Sampson boated the 24 lb., 8 oz. Chinook salmon after only five minutes of fishing on Aug. 14.  The massive fish... Read more

The Bulldog football tailgate and scrimmage location has been moved because of the wet field conditions at AB Campbell Stadium. Tailgate meal and activities will now take place between Unity Square and Legion Field baseball stadium on the northeast corner of the football practice fields. Times remain the same –... Read more

The Highway 12 construction project is going along smoothly, according to City Administrator Jason Kettwig. “It is going really well,” he noted. Within a small window of time, the intersection of Highway 12 and Ninth Street is near completion.  Kettwig stated that it will be open Monday morning, just in... Read more

State Farm Insurance presented the Milbank School District with a $100,000 check last winter. The money was part of a grant to enhance education and this year marks the first disbursement of funds for several programs.  “This is critical since we live in a state with poorly funded schools,” explained... Read more

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A new Tailgate and Scrimmage event is planned for the Milbank Area Bulldog football program Friday, August 21, at A.B. Campbell Stadium.”Bring the whole family for fun, friends, and football,” exclaimed the event organizers. The tailgate part of the evening runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Free-will offerings are requested... Read more

PIERRE – Better overall odds, increased prize amounts and a chance for players to multiply most winnings by up to 10 times during certain jackpot runs are among changes to the Powerball lotto game approved today by the Legislative Rules Review Committee. The South Dakota Lottery Commission unanimously approved the rules... Read more

Some new faces and staff changes will greet students this fall at St.Lawrence School. In addition to Brenda Anderson being named as the  school principal, Barb Thompson  has joined the staff, and Candice Schultz has moved from 5th grade to kindergarten, filling Principal Anderson’s former position. Thompson is coming out... Read more

The Milbank Athletic Department will have their Mandatory Activity Policy Meeting on Monday, August 24, at 7:00 P.M. in the MHS theatre. The Milbank School District Activity Policies will be discussed. Wade Van Dover of Big Stone Therapies will explain his program, and address concussions. Items of importance to Milbank... Read more

Swimmers and their families gathered at Central United Methodist Church for a season-end awards potluck in celebration of a successful 2015 season for the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team. Several awards were distributed throughout the evening. Starting off the awards portion of the event was the presentation of the Swimmer’s Choice... Read more