Winter Storm Causes Widespread Whetstone Valley Electric Outages
Local News November 26, 2025 0
A snow and ice storm combined with wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour led to multiple power outages across the northern portion of Whetstone Valley Electric’s (WVE) service territory on Tuesday, November 25. The affected area stretched from Wilmot to Sisseton, with as many as 270 members without... Read more
Thanksgiving is the day when there’s always room for one more at the table. The Pump 2.0 in Milbank has taken that sentiment to heart for five years. Bob and Heidi, owners of the Pump 2.0 and their hardworking team, have a place at their table for you or... Read more
Norman “Bud” Remund
Obituaries November 26, 2025 0
Norman “Bud” Remund, age 87, of Wilmot, SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home near Wilmot. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 30,... Read more
Barbara Nornes
Obituaries November 26, 2025 0
Barbara Nornes, 90, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Service in Ortonville. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be Friday, November 28, 2025, at... Read more
Richard Bohn
Obituaries November 26, 2025 0
Richard Bohn, 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
1-29 From Watertown Now Open
Local News November 26, 2025 0
The South Dakota Highway Patrol released the following information to drivers— As of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, Interstate 29 was reopened from Watertown to the North Dakota state line. Although reopened, motorists are advised that road conditions remain extremely icy on this section of I-29. Icy... Read more
1-29 Closed from Watertown to Grand Forks, North Dakota
Local News November 25, 2025 0
The South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are advising motorists that portions of Interstates 29 is closed- northbound and southbound (Tuesday November 25) due to extremely poor travel conditions from Watertown (exit 77) to Grand Forks, North Dakota. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning... Read more
Olivia Foell Crowned Miss Milbank 2026
Local News November 16, 2025 0
Olivia Foell was crowned the new Miss Milbank in front of a sold-out crowd during the 2025 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. She was sponsored by Chiropractic In Motion, Pivotal Joy Dance,... Read more
The 62nd Milbank Snow Queen Festival is just around the corner. The new Miss Milbank will be crowned on Saturday, November 15. To keep the (snow)ball rolling, here’s Clue No. 7 in The Mystery Snowman Contest. Look for the Bonus Clue! Clues about a well-known person in the Milbank community will be... Read more
Lois Helm
Obituaries November 14, 2025 0
Lois Helm, age 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
