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
Mary Morton
Obituaries July 1, 2025 0
Mary Morton, age 76, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service... Read more
Clayton “Casey” Coolbroth
Obituaries July 1, 2025 0
Clayton “Casey” Coolbroth, 60, of Clinton, MN, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Legacy Commons Senior Living in Clinton. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Grand Stay Hotel in Glenwood, MN. Clayton “Casey” Louis Coolbroth... Read more
Jim Gesswein
Obituaries June 30, 2025 0
James “Jim” Gesswein, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away June 29, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Mundwiler Funeral Home from... Read more
Loreen Hartman
Obituaries June 28, 2025 0
Loreen Hartman, age 95 and long-time resident of Milbank, SD, died on June 27, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living Facility of old age. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at St.... Read more
On Wednesday, June 4, a team of Valley Queen and FFA volunteers grilled, wrapped, and served nearly 2,400 cheeseburgers during Cheeseburger Day – a Dairy Month celebration. Accompanied by live bluegrass music from the New Porch Pickers, the community enjoyed lively conversations, butter-making demonstrations, cheese tasting, and delicious cheeseburgers... Read more
