National Honor Society Inducts 2026 Members for Milbank
Local News March 31, 2026 0
Milbank High School welcomed 22 new members into its chapter of National Honor Society on March 25. Parents of the inductees were invited to attend the ceremony performed by seniors who had previously been inducted into the group. The inductees, who were chosen by an anonymous committee, had applied... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs were represented by 22 seventh and eighth graders at the annual Festival for Young Voices held in Brookings on Monday, March 23. Taram Stadem served as the guest director for the event and rehearsed with the large ensemble throughout the day. Their grand concert... Read more
MHS Seniors See “Guys & Dolls” at Chanhassen Theater
Local News March 31, 2026 0
The Milbank High School senior band and choir students attended the noon matinee of “Guys & Dolls” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater on Wednesday, March 18. If you are wondering, yes, cheesecake was on the menu. MHS Students: Front row: Elisabeth Sperry, Elyssa Tomac, Elexia Quintanilla, Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga, Fernanda... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) announced the winners of the raffle held on Wednesday, March 18. The raffle was part of Ag Appreciation Day hosted by MACC that included the annual pancake breakfast, eight vendors, speakers, and ag-related demonstrations. The event was attended by over 100 people... Read more
Bruce Larson
Obituaries March 29, 2026 0
Bruce Larson, age 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Bruce Larson
Obituaries March 27, 2026 0
Bruce Larson, age 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Audrey Harms
Obituaries March 26, 2026 0
Audrey Harms, 82, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
Susan Hurley
Obituaries March 26, 2026 0
Susan Hurley, age 73, of O’Neill, NE, and formerly of Milbank, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. A Memorial Mass for Susan Hurley, age 73, of O’Neill will be at 10:30 am Friday, March 27, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church... Read more
MHS wrestlers and wrestlers and wrestling fans across South Dakota will remember Marv Sherrill as “often imitated, never duplicated”. Sherrill, a member of the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, who holds the title of the winningest wrestling coach in state history, died in Watertown on March 25. He... Read more
Senior Elyssa Tomec has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Scott and Nicci Stengel. Elyssa takes part in HOSA and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She plays softball and serves as the volleyball team’s... Read more
