The nation is mourning Dolly Parton. Parton died August 25 at the age of 80. Her legend will live on in the country music she performed and in the over 3,000 – she claimed it might be closer to 5000 – songs she wrote. She had no children of... Read more
Milbank Dives Into Volleyball Season for a Win
Milbank Area Volleyball August 29, 2026 0
After serving behind the scenes as an assistant, Mandy Snaza has stepped into the spotlight to lead the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team as their new head coach. Kelli Pilatzki and Katie Riley are the assistant coaches. Milbank started their 2026-27 season at home with a 3-1 varsity victory against... Read more
The MHS Class of 1976 held its 50th Anniversary Reunion on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1. The event drew 49 graduates from the 115-member class. Alumni traveled from California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Texas. Several attendees came from Aberdeen, Brandon, Custer, Madison, Milbank, Mitchell,... Read more
Tamijo Bronson Honored as Summit School Board Member
Local News August 26, 2026 0
Tamijo Bronson, a member of the Summit School District Board of Education, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award, presented by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD). Bronson is being recognized for reaching her sixth-year milestone of service. “Tamijo’s years of service on her local school board... Read more
Milbank Wins Tennis Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Tennis August 26, 2026 0
Milbank defeated Madison in the 2026 Battle of the Lady Bulldogs in front of a packed crowd in Milbank on Tuesday, August 25. Milbank took five of the six singles matches to pave the way to their first victory of the season. The final tally was 6-3. Singles Results:... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Get a Grip on New Tennis Season
Milbank Area Tennis August 25, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted Huron and Sioux Falls Christian on Monday, August 17. Huron took the first match up at 8-1. Senior Jenna Korstjens at No.1 collected the lone win for Milbank. She defeated Say Glay 10-6. Sioux Falls Christian won the second match up against Milbank... Read more
Bulldogs Start the Ball Rolling on 2026 Golf Season
Milbank Area Golf August 25, 2026 0
Bulldogs golfers played their first meet of the 2026 season, the Sioux Valley Invitational at Meadow Creek Golf Course in Volga on Monday, August 17. Mark Keeton, head coach for the Milbank boys, said, “We were treated to great weather. Volga can be tough with their big greens and slow... Read more
New Grant County Jail Starts Housing Prisoners Today
Local News August 20, 2026 0
The new Grant County Jail opened in Milbank today, Thursday, August 20. The celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). The community was also invited to a public open house to view the facility. Later this afternoon, Grant County... Read more
The Bulldog Booster Club hosted its fifth annual Bulldog Booster Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of MIlbank on August 15. The team of Adam Jones, Brandon Berens, Jalen Snaza, and Derek Whitlow won the 18-hole tournament. Kathleen Holscher and Ryan Scoular coordinated the event. All proceeds... Read more
Valley Queen and the Valley Queen Charitable Foundation were honored by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) with the Community Service Award for exceptional partnership in supporting student learning. Valley Queen was selected for demonstrating support for Milbank students, staff, and the community using both financial contributions... Read more
