The annual 4th of July Fishing Derby at Lake Farley in Milbank was a fintastic success again this year. Wendy Hentges, who sponsors the event along with her husband Rick, said, “We had 72 children participate. The weather cooperated with a sunny and warm, but windy day. Fun was... Read more
Feeding SD Food Giveaway Set for July 9
Local News July 7, 2025 0
The third food giveaway of 2025, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, from 4-5 p.m. The event will again be held in the Living Word Church parking lot on the north end of Milbank on Hwy.15. ... Read more
Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone who supported the Milbank fireworks show by purchasing raffle tickets. She also thanked those who made donations and sponsored the event. She gave a big shout out to the Oltman family for generously allowing the use... Read more
Camillus Mueller
Obituaries July 7, 2025 0
Camillus (Steege) Mueller, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, in Bloomington, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday July 8, 2025, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN, 55437, with visitation at 10:00 a.m., and a... Read more
The 2025 Milbank Fireworks Show has been postponed until Saturday, July 5, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank at approximately 10 p.m. There’s still going to be a blast of red, white, and blue that will light up the night, it’s just going to be one night later. Bring... Read more
Arlene Larson
Obituaries July 2, 2025 0
Arlene Larson, age 94 of Summit, SD, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.... Read more
The five MHS students who qualified for the 2025 National Educators Rising Conference were in Orlando, Florida, from June 25-29. Kalli Moser, Charlotte Street, and Keira Steffen competed in the Job Interview competition and Max Schuelke and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga competed in the Creative Lecture division. This year’s conference... Read more
Leddy Announces Sale of GrandStay Hotel – Milbank
Local News July 1, 2025 0
Mark Leddy announced the sale of the GrandStay Hotel and Suites in Milbank to a new group of owners led by Alan Schmidgall and Nathan Sieve. According to Leddy, the transaction was completed on Monday, June 30, and the new management’s first day of operation was today, July 1. ... Read more
Jeanette Haliburton
Obituaries July 1, 2025 1
Jeanette Louise Haliburton age 92 of Milbank, SD, passed away Sunday evening June 29, 2025, at the St. Williams Home in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be at the church on Friday,... Read more
Aaron Knaus
Obituaries July 1, 2025 0
Aaron Knaus, age 100, of Milbank, SD, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living Center. A joint memorial service will be held to honor and celebrate the lives of Aaron and Arlene Knaus. Arlene passed away earlier this year, and it is fitting that their... Read more
