Senior Keira Steffen has been chosen as the January Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Derek and Heidi Steffen. Keira is a member of the choir, debate, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), oral Interpretation, and Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU). She... Read more
MHS Grapplers Punch Their Tickets to State
Milbank Area Wrestling February 24, 2026 0
The Bulldog wrestlers competed at Regions in Dell Rapids on Saturday, February 21. Senior Hunter Reede and sophomore Lawson Novy each won second-place honors to earn a trip to State. On Friday February 20, in DeSmet, freshman Kyra Tostenson took second place and sophomore Mackenzie Mueller took fourth to... Read more
Bulldogs Beat the Bearcats on Senior Night
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 23, 2026 0
The Bulldogs celebrated Senior Night with a victory over Webster and by honoring their five senior players Braylen Bowsher, Jack Howard, Ryan Keeton, Layten Osowski, and Ethan Owen and their parents. They also shared the limelight with Pink Night. Milbank’s head coach Logan Diede commented, “ It was a... Read more
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (SDDPS) announced the immediate closure of several driver’s license exam stations, including the one in Milbank. The stations in Webster and Madison will also be closed, beginning Tuesday, February 24. According to the SDDPS, the closures are due to staffing shortages. All... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Secure 16th Win on Senior Night
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 21, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldogs beat the Lady Bearcats 62-39 in front of a boisterous crowd on Thursday, February 19. Anna Neugebauer – 6-foot center and lone senior for the Lady Bulldogs – was honored along with her parents on Senior Night. The Milbank Armory was a sea of maroon and... Read more
The 35th Annual Piano Festival will feature two performances on Sunday, February 22, in the Milbank High School Theater. The first presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. Admission is Free and everyone is welcome to attend. The festival is sponsored by Milbank area... Read more
Travis Lester Promoted to VP at First Bank & Trust
Local NewsUncategorized February 18, 2026 0
Kevin Tetzlaff, President and CEO of First Bank & Trust announced that Travis Lester has been elected Vice President. The First Bank & Trust Board of Directors approved the corporate promotion at their annual organizational meeting. “We are fortunate to have such committed and dedicated professionals serving our customers,... Read more
Milbank Debaters Prepare for National-Qualifying Tournament
Local News February 16, 2026 0
The Bulldog debaters will be in Sioux Falls and Brandnon from February 20-21 to determine who will compete in the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament to be held in Richmond, Virginia from June 14-19. South Dakota is divided into two districts: Rushmore and Northern. Milbank belongs to the... Read more
Dunnihoo and Untalan Make Top 12 at State Gymnastics
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 15, 2026 0
MHS junior Macyn Dunnihoo took 11th place on the Floor and sophomore Raina Untalan took 12th place in the Vault competition at the 2026 Class A South Dakota State Gymnastics Championships. The meet was held in Mitchell on Friday and Saturday, February 13-14. Milbank freshman Aria Prasnicki and eighth-grade... Read more
Bulldogs Nail Nine 3-Pointers to Sink Sisseton
Milbank Area Boys BasketballMilbank Area Girls Basketball February 15, 2026 0
The Bulldogs defeated the Redmen 67-43 on the road in Sisseton on Tuesday, February 10. Milbank made it look easy with nine 3-pointers. Sam Rick made four, Lincoln Holscher made three, and Jeter Scoular and Braylen Bowsher each nailed one.. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 20-point lead... Read more
