Nadia Thue’s dream of being a princess came true when she walked onto the stage of the MHS theater to portray Belle in Beauty and the Beast on April 5-6. “Beauty and the Beast” has been special to me for a long time,” Nadia says “Belle was always my... Read more
Galen Cardwell
Obituaries April 15, 2024 0
Galen Cardwell, 85, of Summit, SD, passed away on April 11, 2024, at his home in Summit. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Pastor Janet Miller will officiate. We will depart from HLC at 12:30... Read more
Pat Schaffner
Obituaries April 15, 2024 0
Patrick H. Schaffner, 75, of Leola, SD, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to the time of the service on Tuesday. A time... Read more
Wayne Randall
Obituaries April 13, 2024 0
Wayne Randall, age 79, of Appleton, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Appleton Area Health Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,... Read more
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) wants to hear from you regarding their ring-necked pheasant action plan. The action plan will include a document to be used by GFP to guide ring-necked pheasant management across South Dakota from 2024-2028. The goal is to identify management objectives and measurable... Read more
High Winds Cause Two-Vehicle Crash
Local News April 11, 2024 0
High winds gusting in excess of 50 mph caused a two-vehicle accident on Highway 20 at 447th Avenue on Saturday, April 6. At approximately 5:50 p.m., Brenden Schwenn of Stockholm, along with his two children, were traveling in their Chevy Equinox, when the wind pulled the vehicle and it... Read more
Almost on cue, Mother Nature brought high winds to the Milbank area on Saturday, April 6, as if to usher in Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 8-12). The wind on Saturday afternoon was estimated to be 25-40 mph with gusts reaching 50 mph or more. It was more than... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students presented a recital at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, April 7. Elementary orchestra students performed “Hoedown” and “Viva La Twinkle” by Dan and Heidi Goeller. The advanced orchestra played “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Momentum” by Robert Longfield. Students performed violin and... Read more
Highway 15 South From Clear Lake to Close April 15
Local News April 9, 2024 0
On Monday, April 15, grading work is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 15 from Clear Lake to S.D. Highway 28, and the road will be closed to through traffic. The closure is part of the project that includes grading, structure work, and interim surfacing to redo 12 miles... Read more
Robert Tietjen
Obituaries April 9, 2024 1
Robert Tietjen, age 69, of Corona, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
