Blake Sime

Blake Sime

Obituaries October 6, 2023 0

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Blake Sime, age 65, of Revillo, SD, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack doing one of the things he loved doing, working with cattle. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Spirit of... Read more
Skylar Bohn

Skylar Bohn

Obituaries October 6, 2023 0

Skylar Ray Bohn, age 26, former resident of Milbank, passed away October 2, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, due to a tragic accident. Skylar (Sky) Ray Bohn (Little Boo Baby) was born on October 31, 1996, in Watertown, South Dakota. He joined his father, Dennis Bohn, and siblings, Tiffany... Read more
Doug and Linda Buri Receive Christen-Larson Heritage Award
The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently presented Doug and Linda Buri with the Christen-Larson Heritage Circle Award. The Buris have been magnanimous members of the Milbank community for over five decades.  Linda began her retail clothing business, Linda’s Fashions, in downtown Milbank in 1980. Since that time, she... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Team Shines On and Off the Court at State
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team made Milbank and their head coach, Abbey Trapp, proud at the state tennis tournament in Sioux Falls October 2-3.  “It was an incredible state tournament. My girls gave it their all in every match, and I am extremely proud of each one of them,”... Read more
School Bus Helps Area Firefighters Gain Valuable Knowledge
Usually, school buses are a safe and efficient way to get kids to school, but, on September 28, the school bus was the teacher! Kevin Schuelke, former Milbank fire chief and head of Grant County Emergency Management, felt it was important to offer emergency instruction regarding school buses to... Read more
Final Food Giveaway in Milbank, Wednesday, October 11
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 11, if you need help feeding your family nutritious food. Remind your neighbor, too. The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota will hold their fifth and final giveaway of 2023 on Wednesday, October 11. The giveaway will... Read more
Ila Mitchell

Ila Mitchell

Obituaries October 4, 2023 0

Ila Mitchell, age 91, of Summit, SD, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Leon Thompson’s 80th Birthday Party
Leon Thompson’s 80th Birthday Open House is on Saturday!All family and friends of Leon are welcome to come help him celebrate his 80th Birthday! Saturday Oct 7th1pm – 4pm913 S 5th St, Milbank  Read more
Hope Karels Takes Fourth Place at State Tennis Tournament
Lady Bulldog Hope Karels took fourth place today, Tuesday, October 3, in Flight 1 Singles at South Dakota’s 2023 Girls State Tennis Championships.The two-day tournament took place in Sioux Falls. Karels faced off with Athena Franciliso of St. Thomas More today. Franciliso was defending her Flight 1 Singles title... Read more
Ashlynn Batchelor Beats 180 Girls to Win Border Battle Race
Milbank’s Ashlynn Batchelor beat 180 girls from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Canada to take top honors at The Second Annual Border Battle in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Saturday, September 30. In a field of 21 complete teams, the Lady Bulldogs varsity team powered their way to third... Read more