Belle Pauli Racks Up 28 Points and 23 Rebounds in Florence-Henry Win
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 13, 2026 0
Belle Pauli, a 5’ 10” sophomore for the Lady Bulldogs, racked up 28 points and 23 rebounds in last night’s 53-31 victory over Florence-Henry on the road. Pauli also added four assists and a steal. She was perfect at the free throw line – hitting 8 of 8– to... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45, chartered by the American Lutheran Church in Milbank, celebrated 2026 Boy Scout Anniversary Week from February 1-7. Scouts across the nation also observe Scouting Sunday during the anniversary or any Sunday in February. The local scouts held their Blue and Gold celebration on February 8... Read more
Sara Johnson Selected as 2026 Teacher of the Year
Local News February 12, 2026 0
Fourth-grade teacher Sara Johnson was surprised today, Thursday, February 12, when Dave Graf principal of MIlbank Elementary announced her name as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for the Milbank School District. Mrs. Johnson’s family, fellow staff members, and elementary students joined Graf in congratulating her. She received a... Read more
Milbank Gymnastics Team Goes to State on Friday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 12, 2026 0
The Lady Bulldog gymnasts are headed to State on Friday. The 2026 Class A and Class AA gymnastics championships will be held at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on February 13-14. .At the Region/NEC meet in Britton on Thursday, February 5, Milbank finished sixth in Region 1A. After the... Read more
District 4 Legislative Cracker Barrel Set for Saturday in Milbank
Uncategorized February 12, 2026 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host a District 4 Legislative Cracker Barrel at 1 p.m.on Saturday, February 14, at the Milbank Visitor Center at 1001 E 4th Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. All three District 4 legislators are... Read more
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
Milbank Area Girls Softball February 9, 2026 1
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
