Area youth battle for top positions in the weekly youth tennis league at Cantine Courts in Milbank. Following are this week’s scores along with the standings after three weeks of play. Week Four Scores Maroon League – no score reported Red League – Alex Popowski defeated Alex Schuelke, 10-7;... Read more
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen confirm that two individuals have been arrested for the homicide death of Tess Morgan Monae White of West Allis, WI. Tiffany Lynn Simmons, 36, Milwaukee, WI, and Shanta Dwan Pearson, 45, West Allis, WI, were both arrested by complaint... Read more
The South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank was presented a National Guard Superior Unit Award, June 20, during annual training at Camp Guernsey, WY. The Superior Unit Award is given to units who meet highly enforced military standards in the areas of personnel, training, and... Read more
Lake Farley Park in Milbank will be the site of many events on Monday, July 4. Activities start at 4 p.m. Blues-rock music will be provided by Mark St. Martin and Jeremy DeVaal will lead Zumba from 8 to 9 p.m. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display at... Read more
Eugene Cloos
Obituaries June 27, 2016 0
Eugene Cloos, age 81 of Big Stone City, SD died June 27, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City on Friday, July 1, at 11:00 a.m. Padre’ Da’vid Garza will celebrate the Mass... Read more
Sharon Wellnitz Receives State VFW Award
Local News June 27, 2016 0
Sharon Wellnitz of Milbank was presented the Susie Radigan Award during the 2016 VFW State Convention in Deadwood June 9-12. This was the second consecutive year she earned the award. She received the award in recognition of her service as an outstanding district president. “I am honored to receive... Read more
The Milbank High School boys basketball team took part in a team camp at the University of Minnesota Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. The team ended up 1-5, but three of its losses were within 10 points. “I was pleased with the boys’ effort and concentration on trying to... Read more
Robyn Wulff
Obituaries June 25, 2016 0
Robyn Wulff, age 72, of Big Stone City, SD, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, with Rev. David Tonn officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood... Read more
If Taylor Thue seems to be a natural born runner, she probably is. Running- well, it runs in her family. Taylor broke a school record this year in the 300-meter hurdles, so soon her name will be added to the record board in the MHS Armory. The same board... Read more
Lake Farley Summer Event Series Kicks Off Saturday
Local News June 23, 2016 0
The Lake Farley Summer Events Series has been redesigned for 2016. It takes off this Saturday when Q-Fest and the Ski Show hit the park in Milbank. “We are excited to get rolling,” said Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Laura Kelly. “It will be fun a day.” Q-Fest... Read more
