“What a day for weather!” Mark Keeton, head coach for Milbank’s Lady Bulldogs remarked regarding the girls Region 1A golf championship. The meet was held May 23 at Olive Grove Golf Course in Groton. Keeton said, “The tournament started out with wind, then we had a short delay due... Read more
Musicians of the Month and Top Practice Award winners for each grade were recognized at Milbank Middle School. Susan Karels serves as the band instructor at Milbank Middle School. 8th Grade Musicians of the Month: Mackenzie Mueller, Macie VanLith, Andrew Karels, Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Tate Pew, Jaylynn Fraasch, Phillip Yost, and... Read more
George Humphrey
Obituaries May 27, 2024 0
George E. Humphrey, age 80, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 18, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. George Edmund Humphrey was born November 2, 1943, in... Read more
Gene Kneeland
Obituaries May 26, 2024 0
Gene Kneeland, age 58, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Summit, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4,... Read more
Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Recalled in South Dakota
Local News May 23, 2024 0
Hy-Vee, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two varieties of its Hy-Vee Cream Cheese Spread out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. Additionally, Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling its bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. These products are manufactured at... Read more
Stella Wendland of Milbank, Julia Anderson of Wilmot, and Jackson Wohlleber of Summit were honored at the 34th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition Luncheon, sponsored by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s office. The event, held in Pierre, recognized students who ranked in the top one percent of their senior class... Read more
Charles Whitesitt Wins Consolation Championship at State Tennis
Milbank Area TennisUncategorized May 22, 2024 0
Bulldog Charles Whitesitt was named the consolation champion at Flight No. 2 singles in the 2024 SD Class A Boys State Tennis Tournament held May 13-14 in Rapid City. Whitesitt defeated Vermillion’s Lucas Green in a 10-3 decision in the final. As a team, Milbank placed ninth. Sioux Falls... Read more
Milbank will host its annual Memorial Day Program in remembrance of fallen U.S. military members on Monday, May 27. Events to honor the servicemen and women for their bravery and their sacrifice will be conducted at the Milbank City Cemetery and the St. Lawrence Cemetery. In the event of... Read more
Lois Brown
Obituaries May 22, 2024 0
Lois Brown died on May 21, 2024 at Colonial Vista surrounded by family: David, Debbie, Sasha and Sonia. Lois was born in her maternal grandmother’s home in Barnesville MN, Nov 6, 1933. Her family moved quite often, thus Lois attended 13 schools in 12 years. The family moved to... Read more
MHS Music Students Receive End-of-Season Awards
Local News May 22, 2024 0
The Milbank High School Music Department named Joe Schulte as the 2024 recipient of the John Phillips Sousa Award. Conner Wiik earned the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. The two awards are considered the most prestigious high school music honors. The John Phillips Sousa Award was first presented in 1954, and it continues... Read more
