Milbank Awarded a Child Care Planning Grant from Governor
Local News November 28, 2023 0
Milbank is one of 28 cities that will receive a grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). Governor Kristi Noem announced the multiple recipients of the Investment Plan for Child Care on Tuesday, November 21. The 28 planning grants total $1.13 million. “So many communities have reached out... Read more
Herbert Butzin
Obituaries November 28, 2023 0
Herbert Butzin, 99, a long-time Deuel County resident passed away on November 27, 2023, in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial, with full military... Read more
MHS Students and Alumni Shine at National FFA Convention
Local News November 27, 2023 0
Milbank’s FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management team was awarded a silver at the 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Team members included Cassidy Schwagel, a 2023 MHS graduate; senior Brooke Schwagel; and Kayla Schweer and Bailey Schwagel, both freshmen. Individually, C. Schwagel earned a gold, Bailey and Brooke Schwagel each... Read more
Betty Stielow
Obituaries November 24, 2023 0
Betty Stielow, age 90, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Beardsley Methodist Church in Beardsley, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
The 32nd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 2, at 4 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades 1-12. Upon nomination by their band director, students who auditioned were... Read more
MHS Debaters Win Second at 31st Annual McGovern Tourney
Local News November 21, 2023 0
Milbank debaters brought home the second-place trophy in Class A from the 31st Annual McGovern Tournament held November 17-18 in Mitchell. Beresford claimed the first-place trophy. Dakota Valley took third-place honors. Bri Hicks led the Bulldogs by placing third in a field of 15 in novice Lincoln-Douglas debate. The... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings presented a fall recital on Sunday, November 19, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students of Elizabeth Schulte performed solos, duets, trios, and one orchestra piece. They were joined by Miriam Schwenn on piano and Meg Scholberg on violin and viola. Receiving awards for... Read more
Richard Brown
Obituaries November 21, 2023 0
Richard Brown, age 57, of Milbank, SD, died on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on hour prior to... Read more
Car Fire at Schneck Residence
Local News November 21, 2023 0
The Milbank Fire Department responded to a report of a car on fire that had spread to a house at 48002 153rd Street on Tuesday, November 14. The residence is owned by Brian and Sherry Schneck. Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen said, “Upon arrival, we discovered the owner of the car,... Read more
Valley Queen Receives Award From South Dakota Special Olympics
Local News November 19, 2023 0
Valley Queen Cheese of Milbank was named the Don Baker Award winner — the highest honor granted by the Special Olympics of South Dakota. The award was presented during the organization’s 2023 State Traditional Bowling Tournament banquet in Aberdeen on November 4. Amanda Thronson and Della Stokesbary accepted the... Read more
