Tye Schaffer, a Milbank fourth-grader, got the best surprise of his life on Wednesday, February 19. Make-A-Wish® South Dakota held a party in Mrs. Beth Wagner’s classroom at Koch School. To make his wish come true, Tye, and a friend along with Tye’s dad, Mike, will go to Sioux... Read more

Four Milbank residents are recovering after a two-car collision on February 14. The accident occurred approximately at 3pm. at South Dakota Highway 15 and 187th Street. Tim and Tana Mundwiler and Sister Rosemary Bell and Sister Janet Kosman of St. William’s Care Center were all transported by the Deuel... Read more

The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to 47356 Highway 20 on Monday, February 17 at 3:38 a.m. According to Kevin Schuelke Fire Chief, “Upon arrival, firefighters found a steel barn fully engulfed in flames. The barn was home to goats and chickens, many of which perished in... Read more

“St. William’s Care Center in Milbank is officially closed again to all visitors except immediate family,” announced Karen Russman, the facility’s director of nursing. She cited Influenza A as the cause for the quarantine. This is the second time the care center has been closed in 2020 due to illness.... Read more

Jacob and Alexandra Ebsen have opened a coffee shop in downtown Milbank called Simply Coffee. The name, they say, comes from the idea that they’re just simple people trying to do God’s work. Jacob says, “We love people and we love coffee.” They hope a comfy place to enjoy... Read more

Residents from the long-term care facilities in Milbank celebrated Valentine’s Day with the crowning of Royalty. Reigning as king and queen at Wellshire Park Place are Dean Parker and LaVonne Wagner. Avantara Care Center crowned Merv Redfield as king and Maureen Dinter as queen. Pictured above, Selena Halbert, administrator... Read more

William Karels and Alaina Rausch have been selected to play in the 2020 South Dakota All-State Band. The 70th Annual All-State Band will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Mitchell from March 26-28. William, a sophomore at MHS and the son of Jason and Susan Karels,... Read more

Milbank contestants Jaxon Wiese and Shaylee Schuchard, took top places at the regional Knights of Columbus free throw contest in Watertown on Sunday, February 2. Each won their division, but now must wait to hear if they advance to the state contest. Their results will be compared with all... Read more