Justin Mathiason, assistant fire chief for the Milbank Fire Department, reports Milbank firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in Milbank at 4:43 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. Mathiason says, “The engine compartment was fully engulfed when we arrived and the garage door windows were starting to melt. We... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs’ tennis team wrapped up their season with an awards banquet on Tuesday, November 8. Ashlynn Lamp, Caitlyn Frerichs, and Jenna Korstjens each earned their first major “M”. Bri Hicks and Izzy Glomstad, both new to tennis this year, were each presented with their first minor “M”. For... Read more
Saturday, November 5, marked 26 years of All Boys piano recitals and five years of All Girls piano recitals in Milbank. However, this year, the two groups performed together with the boys playing the prelude for the girls. The recitals were presented at Parkview United Methodist Church. Submitted Photos: Front Row –... Read more
Mel Schuchard
Obituaries November 14, 2022 0
Melvin “Mel” Schuchard, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 12, 2022, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday evening,... Read more
Rev. Keith Smith
Obituaries November 14, 2022 0
Rev. Keith L. Smith, age 81, of Revillo, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Zoar Lutheran Church in Revillo. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 16,... Read more
Myrtis Morley
Obituaries November 13, 2022 0
Memorial Services for Myrtis (Pauli) Morley will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the service. Myrtis Pauli Morley was born on November 16, 1925, on the Pauli family farm in... Read more
Ronald Lundborg
Obituaries November 13, 2022 0
Ronald Lundborg, age 80 of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 13, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Help to Honor Veterans on December 17
Local News November 11, 2022 0
Area residents gathered today at the Milbank Armory to honor local veterans and all servicemen and women across the country at the annual Veterans Day program. The MHS band opened the ceremony and the MHS choir performed the “Star Spangled Banner”. Val Rausch presented the keynote address. Preston Fischer, Commander of VFW Post... Read more
Are you a veteran? The Big Stone City Branch Library wants to honor you! Veterans and their spouses are invited to stop by the library for coffee and donuts on Saturday, November 12, from 9:30-11:30 am. Members of the Gertje-Van Lith Legion Auxiliary will also be in attendance. The Big... Read more
Don’t forget to hoof it to the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, November 15. Milbank students, school staff, Milbank heroes, and celebrities battle each other atop live donkeys. No horsefeathers! And proceeds go to Bulldogs Fighting Cancer. Tickets are available at MHS for $7 in advance or $10 at the... Read more
