Six-year-old Kimber Downes is ready to say “Hakuna Matata.” Kimber’s wish of visiting Hawaii is about to come true. She and her family will soon be whisked away to the Disney Aulani Resort and Spa in Kolani, Hawaii, courtesy of Make-a-Wish of South Dakota and Montana and her Adopt-a-Wish... Read more
Milbank wrestlers went to the mat on Saturday, January 3 during the 2026 Big Stone Therapies Border Battle in Milbank. Results for the Class A Milbank varsity team: Match 1 – Round 1 – Milbank 24 vs. Border West 54 Match 2 – Round 2 Milbank 22 vs. Minnewaska... Read more
Macyn Dunnihoo Breaks Longstanding MHS Record in Gymnastics
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 6, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sisseton for a triangular that included Britton-Hecla on Saturday, January 3. In a tight meet, the three teams all finished within .55 points of each other. In the Floor Exercise, Macyn Dunnihoo took first place and broke the MHS school record by scoring 9.6.... Read more
Pianists from the music studio of Susan Karels presented a recital at Peaceful Pines in Milbank on Tuesday, December 16. Participating musicians:Front Row: Addison VanLith, Sofia Cano, Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, and Alexa MartinezSecond Row: Jose Sanchez, Uziel Nonoal Mendoza, and Darin HagenNot pictured: Abril Ayala Ramirez Read more
First Baby of 2026 Born at Milbank Hospital Avera
Local News January 5, 2026 0
A bouncing baby girl – the first baby of 2026 – arrived at Milbank Hospital Avera on January 2. Merry Rose Loza Fuentes checked in at 8:28 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce and measured 20 inches from the top of her head to her tiny toes.... Read more
State Minimum Wage Increased January 1
Local News January 5, 2026 0
The state minimum wage for non-tipped employees increased from $11.50 per hour to $11.85 per hour. The change became effective January 1, 2026. The minimum wage is adjusted annually based on increases in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department... Read more
Over 20 Milbank Middle School musicians auditioned for the 2026 SDMEA South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. This year will mark the 27th year of the event sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association. Susan Karels, instrumental teacher for grades 6-12 in Milbank, prepared the students with assistance... Read more
One of the tiniest fans of the Milbank Bulldogs made quite a splash in her sweet and snazzy cheer uniform during the Milbank vs. Dell Rapids basketball game at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, December 13. Head basketball coach Logan Diede and his wife Lauren, the school nurse at... Read more
Free Christmas Day Community Dinner in Milbank
Local News December 23, 2025 0
The 23rd Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for All will be held at Parkview Church in Milbank from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 25. Everyone is welcome! No reservations are required. Don’t spend the day alone or without a traditional Christmas dinner. If your family is... Read more
The Milbank Middle School student council challenged the entire middle school to participate in Penny Wars. The council set a goal of raising $2,000. In just under one month, they made their goal and went on to surpass it by collecting $2,600. Miss Schubert’s homeroom raised over $670 to... Read more
