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
Lady Bulldogs Stun Ortonville to Stay Undefeated
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 18, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs hosted their rival from just across the border, the Lady Trojans of Ortonville on Tuesday, December 15. It wasn’t even a horse race. The Trojans stumbled coming out of the starting gate, fell behind 25-3 by the end of the first quarter, and never recovered. Milbank... Read more
Piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented their annual Christmas recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 7. Benson Wellnitz, Eno Hicks, Drew Peiker, Lucas Nelson and Mason Lewno performed in their first recital. Guests were treated to a variety of holiday classics and new arrangements... Read more
Milbank Blood Drive Collects 41 Units Despite Weather
Local News December 17, 2025 0
Even in the face of challenging winter weather, the people of Milbank again stepped up at the Milbank Community Blood Drive on Thursday, December 11. Forty-three people registered to donate, and 41 units of blood were successfully collected. LifeServe Blood Center supplies blood to hospitals across South Dakota, Iowa,... Read more
Kids, did you miss seeing Santa this year? Do you have a last minute request to whisper in his ear? See Santa at the Big Stone Library on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. until Noon. Take a special holiday photo. After that, Santa’s heading back to the North... Read more
The piano students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas Recital at Central Church on Sunday, December 14. Each student played one or two of their favorite Christmas songs. Students also shared their talents by spreading Christmas cheer in “mini recitals” around Milbank on Monday and Tuesday, December 15-16.... Read more
Bulldogs Defeat Dell Rapids in Double Overtime
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 16, 2025 0
Milbank dug in their heels to defeat the Quarriers of Dell Rapids at home on Saturday December 13. It was a nail-biting start to their 2025-26 basketball season. The game, like the Energizer Bunny, kept going and going. The Bulldogs finally emerged victorious 74-72 at the end of the... Read more
Jake Bomkamp, the farm manager at Big Sioux Pork, presented a check for $1000 to Jolene Rick, head of Grant County Combined Appeal. It is Big Sioux’s fourth year of giving. The owners are seven family farmers who said an amount from every animal sold is given back locally.... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Hit the Road Before Rare Home Appearance
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 16, 2025 0
The 2025-26 gymnastics season is swooshing by. The Milbank team has a busy schedule, but most of their meets are on the road. If you want to see the Lady Bulldog gymnasts perform, don’t miss their only home varsity meet on Saturday, December 20. Cheer them on starting at... Read more
Piano students of Sheila Dailie presented their annual Christmas piano recital on Sunday, December 14, at Central Church. Duets were featured, including a father and son duet by Ethan and Parker Robish. A potluck supper was enjoyed following the music. Submitted Photo: Front: Abigail Breon, Jonah Ibarra, Jackson Hendricks,... Read more
