Michael Konshak
Obituaries June 9, 2026 0
Michael Konshak, age 71, of Watertown, SD (formerly of Milbank) passed away on June 4, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Burial... Read more
Jenni Bagaus
Obituaries June 7, 2026 0
Jennifer Jo (Blocker) Bagaus, 71, passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 6, 1955, in Kermit, Texas, Jenni lived a life filled with laughter, music, faith, family, and friendship. She was known for her bright smile, quick wit, sweet spirit, and... Read more
Paige Zempel, née Frazee, a 2015 graduate of Milbank high School, has been named the 2025 Trooper of the Year by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The award was presented on June 3 during the 14th Annual Highway Patrol Awards Ceremony in Sioux Falls. Zempel has served with the... Read more
Betty Teske
Obituaries June 4, 2026 0
Betty Teske, age 91, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.... Read more
Margaret Swenson
Obituaries June 4, 2026 0
Margaret Swenson, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Health Care Systems Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Watertown Christian Church in Watertown, SD. Visitation will be held from... Read more
Milbank Middle School band students received end-of-season awards for the 2025-2026 school year. The middle school band students are instructed by Mrs. Susan Karels. Top Practice AwardsSixth-Grade Students: Hillary Aburto, Morgan Bilben, Addy Bohn, Bianca Cruz, Shayla Folk, Samanta Gomez, Hudson Mueller, Nora Peters, Audrey Schmeichel, and Ivy Untalan.... Read more
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers in response to elevated input costs and market disruptions... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council in conjunction with Feeding South Dakota will host the second food giveaway of 2026 in Milbank on Wednesday, June 10. The event will be held from 1-2 p.m. – an earlier time than usual. “Because of route changes for the Feeding South Dakota... Read more
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Plains (BGCNP) and the Milbank School District will host a community meeting on Monday, June 15, at Milbank Elementary School. Two informational sessions, each followed by a question and answer period will be held. Bilingual services will be offered at both... Read more
Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year. Students named to the lists include: Grade 84.0 GPAAbril Ayala RamirezSophia BassTenley BohnGianna FonderKendra GrongAlyssa HendersonGus JohnsonTabitha McFadenHaydyn MitthunEmily NeugebauerUziel Nonoal MendozaJenna PedersonAzul Perez GuillenLevi PewMarley PinkertAbigail PorterLeighton RabeNuria Rodriguez DuronHaylen SchneckSusie SchunemanTimbree SporsKeira UntalanOakley Whipkey... Read more
