Dawn Hoeke Named New Principal at O’Gorman High School
Local News March 19, 2026 0
Dawn Hoeke, formerly of Milbank, has been selected as the new principal at O’Gorman HIgh School in Sioux Falls. O’Gorman, a Catholic high school with approximately 700 students in grades 9-12, is part of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools. Hoeke’s appointment will begin at the onset of the 2026-27 school... Read more
Belle Pauli and Avery Schuneman Named All-Conference Players
Milbank Area Girls Basketball March 18, 2026 0
Belle Pauli and Avery Schuneman, both sophomores at MHS, have been named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference list of girls basketball players for the 2025-26 season. Pauli, a 5’ 10 forward, was named to the first team. Schuneman, a 5’6” guard, made the second team. Tony Howard, head coach for... Read more
The annual Spring Fling and Easter Party will be held at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, April 4. All children ages three to 10 years old are invited. The event runs from 1 -2:30 p.m., but it is designed to be come-and-go-as-you-please. Three stations will be... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will host their monthly meeting at the Milbank Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. A basket fundraiser will be held. Proceeds will help support a scholarship to be awarded to an MHS senior who plans to pursue... Read more
Steffen to Join MHS Debaters at Nationals
Local News March 17, 2026 0
MHS senior Keira Steffen has qualified to compete at the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament. She will join her teammates, Tate Pew and Bri Hicks, who qualified on February 21. The group will attend the event in Richmond, Virginia, from June 14-19. Steffen earned her way by placing... Read more
Seven Milbank members of the Watertown Swim Club competed in South Dakota’s four-day State A championship races for 13-and-over swimmers. The meet was held from February 26 through March 1 at the Mitchell Recreation Center. Watertown swimmers as a team were the runners-up in both the boys and the... Read more
Doris Marso
Obituaries March 17, 2026 0
Doris Marso, 91, of Mitchell, SD, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with a wake service beginning at 2:00 p.m.... Read more
Arnie Wellnitz
Obituaries March 16, 2026 0
Arnold “Arnie” Wellnitz, 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday,... Read more
Roads Open, Drivers Urged to Watch for Drifting Snow
Local News March 15, 2026 0
State, county, and interstate roadways across the region reopened Sunday morning, March 15, but local officials are urging motorists to remain cautious as strong winds continue to impact travel. Grant County Emergency Management Director Kevin Schuelke announced at approximately 10:00 a.m. that travel routes are once again open following... Read more
I-29 and I-90 Closures Begin Tonight
Local News March 14, 2026 0
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released the following information for travelers: I-29 from Watertown north to the North Dakota border will be closing at 9:00 pm (3-14).I-29 between Brookings and Watertown will be closing at 10:30 pm (3-14).I-29 from Brookings south to Sioux Falls will be closing... Read more
