Shooting Threat at Milbank Schools Recapped at School Board Meeting
Local News February 11, 2026 0
During the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, February 9, Milbank school officials and law enforcement leaders recapped their response to a phone call received at the high school on Friday morning, February 6. The caller threatened to shoot students and himself. Superintendent... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win a Nailbiter at the 2026 Clash
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The Lady Bulldogs were down two key players at the 2026 DAKXII/NEC Clash in Madison on Saturday, February 7. Sophomore guards Avery Schuneman and Adison Pauli were missing from the Milbank lineup due to injuries sustained in recent games. Their fellow teammates, however, stepped up to perform with aplomb.... Read more
Seventh grader Tatum Brehmer was the winner of the Milbank Spelling Bee. She is the daughter of Chris and Nicole Brehmer. On Saturday, February 7, Tatum will be competing at the South Dakota State Spelling Bee in Mitchell on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University. Contestants will also include... Read more
The Milbank Chapter of the Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest open to all boys and girls ages nine to 14 on Sunday, January 18. The event was held in the gym at St. Lawrence School Winners advanced to the district competition. The district competition was... Read more
MHS Debaters Bring Home Hardware From Cavalier Invite
Local News February 5, 2026 0
MHS varsity debaters Cam’ron Graham and Elexia Quintanilla brought home trophies from the Cavalier Invitational at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls on Saturday, January 31. Graham and Quintanilla broke into the octo-finals of Public Forum with their record of 3-2. With 54 speakers competing, Graham also tied for... Read more
Bulldogs Storm Back at DAK XII/NEC Clash
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball February 5, 2026 0
Milbank fought their way back from a 23-point deficit in the third quarter to get within six points at 50-56 in the fourth quarter during their game against Tri-Valley at the DAK XII/NEC Boys Clash in Madison on Saturday, January 31. A flood of fouls by the Bulldogs sent... Read more
Fire Strikes Ortonville Casey’s Early This Morning
Local News February 4, 2026 0
Ortonville Fire Chief Kirby Athey reports the Ortonville Fire Department (OFD) was dispatched at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, to a structure fire at Casey’s, a business at the top of the hill on Highway 12 in Ortonville. According to Chief Athey, the call came in from the alarm... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Head to Regions on Thursday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 4, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs start post-season competition at Regions in Britton this Thursday, February 5. The action begins at 5 p.m. Two Milbank gymnasts have pre-qualified for the state meet. Macyn Dunnihoo has punched her ticket in the Vault and Floor events. Raina Untalan is set to go in Vault,... Read more
The cast and crew of the MHS one-act play earned second place at the regional contest in Aberdeen on January 27 . Milbank students now head to the Class A State One Act Play Festival that starts Thursday, February 5. The state contest continues through Saturday, February 7, at... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Go Down to the Wire With No. 2 Hamlin
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 4, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs lost a squeaker 39-36 at Hamlin on Tuesday, February 3. Milbank came into the game at 10-2. Hamlin sat at 11-1 and were ranked second in the state under Mahpiya Luta High School in Pine Ridge. MLHS holds a perfect 15-0 record. Milbank, always fleet of... Read more
