Have you heard the parable about a group of blind men that encounter an elephant for the first time? To understand the creature, they examine it by touching it, with each man focusing entirely on a single part of the animal’s body. The man who feels its stony tusk... Read more
Susan Fox
Obituaries June 12, 2026 0
Susan Fox, 79, of Watertown, SD, and formerly of Stockholm, SD, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at The Village of Harmony Hill in Watertown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank,... Read more
Imagine you have to leave your home without a moment’s notice. You can take nothing but the clothes on your back. Imagine you are five years old, 10 years old, or maybe even 13. Favorite blanket? Gone. Stuffed bunny? Gone. School backpack, lunchbox, or jammies? Gone. Then imagine it... Read more
Zora Henrich Cards Personal Best at State Golf
Milbank Area Golf June 10, 2026 0
Zora Henrich completed her freshman season of golf at the 2026 South Dakota Girls State A Tournament on Tuesday, June 2, at Two Rivers Golf Club in Dakota Dunes (North Sioux City). “Zora started off on Monday by setting her new personal best with a 100 and then proceeded... Read more
Graduates of the Milbank High School Class of 2026 are reminded to pick up their diplomas from the high school office as soon as possible. Office hours are 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Questions? Contact MHS HIgh School Secretary Tammy Rieger at 605-432-5546. Read more
Cody Wiik and Sam Shelstad, along with 130 other delegates chosen from across the state, spent the week of May 25-29 steeped in government and the democratic process at the 83rd Annual South Dakota Boys State. Traditionally held in Aberdeen on the campus of Northern State University, the event... Read more
The Milbank City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 8. Council members approved a construction bid for excavation work at a new rubble site, administered the oath of office to the city’s newly-appointed attorney, and provided an update on the process of filling the city’s mayoral... Read more
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
