Chuck Pedersen
Obituaries September 28, 2023 0
Charles “Chuck” Pedersen, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Wilmot Care Center. Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023,... Read more
The public is invited to the field show performed by the Northern State University (NSU) Marching Wolves on Thursday, September 28, at 1:45 pm. at the A.B. Campbell football field in Milbank. “The show is what the Marching Wolves work diligently on during the month of September to be able to... Read more
Barbara Schnaser
Obituaries September 28, 2023 0
Barbara Mary Schnaser, age 85 of Milbank, SD, passed away on September 27, 2023, in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
Members of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, colleagues, and friends attended an open house to congratulate Dennis Mears on his new offices. Mears is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Partners, a division of Ameriprise, and he recently moved to 104 W 4th Ave Ste 1 from his former location on Main... Read more
Milbank Community Thrift Shop Opened New Addition Today
Local News September 27, 2023 0
The Community Thrift Shop in Milbank officially opened its new addition today, September 27. This morning, as every Wednesday, shoppers were lined down the block, ready to bag some bargains. They also were excited to finally get a glimpse of the changes inside. The store’s addition not only expanded... Read more
Milbank’s JV Tennis Team Tangles With Watertown
Milbank Area Tennis September 27, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs JV tennis team concluded their season in a dual against Watertown on Thursday, September 21. Coach Steve Stemsrud commented, “All of the Milbank players exhibited improvement over their previous outings.” At No. 1 In doubles play, Bri Hicks and Josie Riveland tied Martinsen and Misland in... Read more
Brown, A. Batchelor, and Quantanilla Named Champions at LQPV Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 27, 2023 0
The Bulldogs cross country teams competed in the Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) Invitational on Tuesday, September 19. Eric Townsend, head coach for Milbank, commented, “We like coming to this meet. It’s not a very long drive and it always features some very good Minnesota schools. This year was... Read more
Ardith Larson
Obituaries September 27, 2023 0
Ardith Larson, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from... Read more
Niel Bien Honored by SDSU as Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family, and Community
Local News September 26, 2023 0
The motto “It’s not our land, but it is our turn” has served as a guide to the caretakers of Bien Ranch for more than 130 years. “Conservation has been important to our family ever since my grandfather, Ole, homesteaded in 1888,” said Neil Bien, a third-generation Veblen rancher... Read more
Bulldogs Rocked by the Quarriers
Milbank Area Football September 26, 2023 0
There’s no sugarcoating the lopsided score from the Bulldogs’ Homecoming football game against Dell Rapids on Friday, September 22. The Quarriers – the defending state champions and the No. 1-ranked team in the state– overwhelmed Milbank 63-8. As the saying goes: you either win or you learn. Isn’t learning... Read more
