Lady Bulldogs Play at Corn Palace
The Lady Bulldogs dominated the opening of their game against West Central in one of the seven matchups featured in the Fifth Annual Sacred Hoops Classic. The event was held at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on Saturday, January 4.  Milbank put up 20 points to West Central’s nine... Read more
Wrestlers Host Big StoneTherapies Tourney
The Milbank Area wrestling teams hosted the 2025 Border Battle on Saturday, January 4. The annual event is sponsored by Big Stone Therapies. Match #1 Round 1  Milbank 29  vs. Benson 48106 – Carson Olson (Benson) over Abe Fischer (Milbank) Fall 2:47113 – Tayson Tillma (Milbank) over Sam Svingon... Read more
Milbank Hit by Cyclones of Clark-Willow Lake
The Bulldogs basketball team hosted Clark-Willow Lake on January 2 in a game that was rescheduled from December 19 due to weather. Milbank, playing in only their second game of the season, struggled to get traction against the undefeated Cyclones, who came into the game at 4-0. The Bulldogs... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Ground the Falcons 
Fueled by three players in double figures, the Lady Bulldogs took down the Lady Falcons of Florence-Henry 51-34 in a non-conference basketball game on January 2.  Isabella Anderson scored 15 points. Tyra Berry and Claire Snaza each scored 11 points. Snaza also added five rebounds and three assists.  The... Read more
Vehicle and Fish House Fall in Big Stone Lake
Three adult males on a 2024 CAN-AM Defender side-by-side fell through the ice on Big Stone Lake this morning, January 2.  According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Department, the men were pulling a permanent ice house over the lake when they encountered a heave and the vehicle began... Read more
Now Find Local and State Road Conditions on Updated 511 
Good news for travelers in South Dakota! Innovations to the SD511 system that already provides real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images just got better. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is partnering with counties and tribes to allow them... Read more
Fire Damages Hanson Home
Firefighters from the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the Ryan and Bobbi Hanson home at 1010 S. 7th Street in Milbank at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. “Upon arrival, flames were visible above the kitchen area,” reported Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen. He said,... Read more
Merry Christmas From Miss Milbank and the Little Misses 
Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones  and everyone involved in The Valley Express 2024 Snow Queen Festival wish all of Milbank a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Jericho and Little Miss Milbank 2025 Hawley Kirchberg joined Santa and his reindeer at the Milbank Hospital Avera’s Holiday Magic. The... Read more
Bulldogs Take First in Class A at Brookings Bell Tourney
The Milbank speech and debate team won the Class A sweepstakes trophy at the annual Brookings Bell Tournament held December 20-21. Attendees were encouraged  to dress in holiday attire and to enjoy a photo booth, elf hunt, hot cocoa bar, and other festive touches offered during the tournament.  Milbank... Read more
Karels Piano Students Share Christmas Carols at Peaceful Pines
The private music studio of Susan Karels held a recital at Peaceful Pines on December 17. The young pianists shared traditional Christmas carols and songs. Musicians included:Submitted Photos: Front Row –  Addison VanLith, Jose Sanchez, Sofia Cano, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga.Second Row – Abril Ayala Ramirez, Mrs. Karels, Darin... Read more