It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk marks its 26th year this Friday, June 9. Events begin at 5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The annual walk helps to financially support over 100 individuals and families each year in their day-to-day struggle with cancer. It also offers... Read more
Chuck Schafer
Obituaries June 7, 2023 0
Charles “Chuck” Schafer, age 77, of Revillo, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Ortonville Area Hospital. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life... Read more
Connie Hill
Obituaries June 7, 2023 0
Connie “Kunigunda Ann” Hill, age 83, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. Private family services were held. Read more
Tyler Koepke
Obituaries June 5, 2023 0
Tyler James Koepke, age 30, of Milbank passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a prayer... Read more
Agricultural producers must complete crop acreage reports to the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) by the July 17 deadline to be eligible for most USDA programs. Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County FSA office, reminds producers, “Late-filed acreage report fees will be applicable to those who do not have their... Read more
Legion Post 9 Wins Right Off the Bat
Milbank Area Baseball June 1, 2023 0
The Legion Post 9 baseball team already has their first win under their belt. They defeated region rival Webster in their season-opener on Tuesday, May 30. Post 9 took down Post 40 at 10-1 in seven innings at Pribyl Park in Milbank. Post 9 gave up their lone run... Read more
Jaclyn Wiik and Camila Monroy each turned in a card of 100, and Shaylee Schuchard shot a 102 at the Region 1A Golf Tournament on May 25 in Aberdeen. According to Mark Keeton, coach of the Lady Bulldogs, things have changed and none of the Milbank golfers advanced to... Read more
Isaiah Korstjens, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the May Student of the Month. He is the son of Matt and Kelli Korstjens. Isaiah is a member of National Honor Society and serves as the captain of the tennis team. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other... Read more
Steven Hynnek
Obituaries June 1, 2023 0
Steven Hynnek, age 64, of Bloomington, MN, passed away on May 31, 2023, at Providence Place in Minneapolis, MN, after battling cancer for many years. He joins his dad on their last journey together. Steve and his father, Roger, will have a joint funeral service on Saturday, June 17,... Read more
Susan Karels, band instructor for Milbank Middle School, announced the 2022-2023 End-of-Season Awards.Practice:Sixth-grade students: Paisley Ericsson, Alayna Gloe, Bella Hicks, Tristan Hooth, Avery Lamp, Payton Lamp, Cooper Mueller, Bailey Nolting, Emmett Schuelke, Kylynn Schwandt, Cam Stengel, Charlotte Swanson, Kyra Tostenson, Kinley VanHoorn, Cali Weber, Jada Leigh Wellnitz, and Harper... Read more
