Ryan Gruba took his oath of office as the newest member of the Milbank City Council during the regular meeting of the municipal group on Monday, July 14. Gruba had prepared to run for the seat vacated by Mike Hanson, however, when no one else filed a petition, no... Read more
Camryn Sovell, Yanderyn Olivares, Macy Mueller, Sam Shelstad, and Preston Laskowske, students of MHS Choir Director Miriam Schwenn, will perform with the 51st South Dakota High School Honor Choir in Aberdeen on Friday, July 25. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on... Read more
Marcus Phillips, a native of Sioux Falls with family ties to Milbank, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, July 13. Phillips, a right-handed pitcher, was chosen in the first round and 33rd overall. Polls had predicted him to go at around... Read more
June Laskowske
Obituaries July 20, 2025 0
June Laskowske, 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Wiliam’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at St. William’s Chapel in Milbank. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until... Read more
Mary Bohn Retires From a 48-Year Nursing Career
Local News July 20, 2025 0
Mary Bohn, RN, guides us down the hall, chatting as we go amongst the hustle and bustle of a typical day at Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Her calm efficiency occasionally gives way to a bubble of enthusiasm, and it’s easy to see why patients have felt comforted and safe... Read more
The Milbank School Board held its regular meeting on Monday, July 15. Board members addressed a full agenda of budgetary matters, personnel updates, and student programs. The board approved the hiring of Alyssa Linaugh, a part-time American Sign Language interpreter. According to Superintendent Justin Downes, this is a position... Read more
Robert Brown
Obituaries July 18, 2025 0
Robert Brown, age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one... Read more
Vernon L. Strege
Obituaries July 17, 2025 0
Vernon L. Strege, age 94, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Gabriel Home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Visitation will be held at Moeller Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. including military honors and celebration... Read more
Time flies, especially in the summer! August 19 will be the first day of school for students in the Milbank School District. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.Registration is set for Tuesday, August 5, from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. and Wednesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. School... Read more
Deb Street
Obituaries July 15, 2025 0
Deb Street, age 64, of Madison, MN, passed away on July 4, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to... Read more
