This summer, 51 students are receiving the essential tools and foundation to become safe drivers. Jackson Graf, head of Milbank’s driver’s education program said, “It is a difficult and demanding course.” The students spend 30 hours in the classroom. If they pass that segment of the course, they move... Read more
Milbank First Responders Attend State Fire School
Local News June 27, 2023 0
Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management and former Milbank Fire Chief, said,” Firefighters from Milbank, Big Stone, and Summit, and Grant County Local Emergency Planning Committee members attended the 2023 State Fire School from June 15-17. The South Dakota Firefighters Association, along with Lake Area Tech and... Read more
Milbank swimmers who are members of the Watertown Swim Club competed in the High Point Swim Meet at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center during the weekend of June 16–18. Crosby Bass and Maurina Street collected first place finishes. C. Bass, age eight, swam in the mixed 12 and under division... Read more
Ruth Gleason
Obituaries June 27, 2023 0
Ruth Gleason, age 74, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Firechiefs Place Third in Rosen Tournament
Milbank Area Baseball June 27, 2023 0
The Milbank Firechiefs crossed the South Dakota border to take on some tough Minnesota teams in the Rosen Tournament on June 24-25. The Firechiefs defeated the Raymond Rockets 1-0 in game one, fell to the St. Paul Hops 5-0, and defeated the Rosen Express 2-1 for third place. It... Read more
Ken Henneberg
Obituaries June 27, 2023 0
Kenneth “Ken” Henneberg, formerly of Odessa, MN, went home to his Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023, in Queen Creek, AZ, at age 84. For all friends and family, a visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June... Read more
Four teams competed in the Second Annual First Bank & Trust U8 Baseball Tournament in Milbank on Sunday, June 25. Milbank defeated Ortonville 15-0 in their first game. They took down Watertown, 9-8 in their second round to earn their way to the championship game. Groton defeated Watertown 15-5 in... Read more
Ralph Stensland
Obituaries June 26, 2023 0
Ralph Stensland, age 93, of Hot Springs, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Eastern Star Home of South Dakota in Redfield, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev.... Read more
Martha Quade
Obituaries June 26, 2023 0
Martha Evelyn Quade, age 96, of Wilmot, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial... Read more
Marion Larsen
Obituaries June 24, 2023 0
Marion Larsen, age 97, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 5:00... Read more
