Merik Junker blasted off three homeruns in the Firechiefs’ game on the road against Castlewood on Sunday, July 2. Junker, the youngest player on the Milbank team, went 4-7 with 6 RBIs, but the Firechiefs were edged out by the Monarchs 17-16 in a match-up full of fireworks. Mitch... Read more
Hey, kids, it’s time to rock out at the Big Stone Library! Hans Sacrison and his fascinating collection of fossils will be featured at the Big Stone Branch Library on Wednesday, July 12, from 1:30 – 2 p.m. The event is free and part of the Summer Reading Program... Read more
Sydney Johnson
Obituaries July 9, 2023 0
Sydney Johnson, age 78, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 5:00... Read more
Francisca O’Donnell-Larmer
Obituaries July 6, 2023 0
Francisca O’Donnell-Larmer, age 46, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on July 5, 2023, in Milbank. Private family services will be held at a later date. Francisca Kathryn O’Donnell-Larmer was born on June 27, 1977, at David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, in Fairfield, CA. She was... Read more
Earlier this season, the Post 9 baseball team was shut out by rival Lake Norden. So they were looking for redemption when Lake Norden came to town to play a doubleheader. They settled for a split. Milbank won the first game 4-3 and lost the second game to the... Read more
Arlene Lindner
Obituaries July 5, 2023 0
Arlene Lindner, age 77, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Private family services are to be held at a later date. Arlene Lucille (Kanthak) Lindner was born on August 30, 1945, in Milbank, SD, to William and Cora (Nelson)... Read more
Eva Gertsema
Obituaries July 5, 2023 0
Eva Gertsema, age 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
MariAnne Young
Obituaries July 5, 2023 0
In the early morning hours of July 2, 2023, MariAnne Elizabeth (Rabe, Wiese) Young went to be in the loving arms of her Lord. She battled multiple ailments like a warrior, but ultimately her body wasn’t as strong as her heart and mind. Funeral services for MariAnne Young, age... Read more
The fourth of July will not go off with a bang for residents of Milbank. Due to impending inclement weather, the Milbank Chamber has postponed all activities scheduled for this day. “After a lot of consideration for all parties involved, we have made the difficult decision,” said Jamie Henderson,... Read more
Marvin Rahrlien
Obituaries July 3, 2023 0
Marvin Rahrlien, age 98, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville. Visitation with his family will... Read more
