Giving Tuesday – a day of unselfish giving around the globe –occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving/Cyber Monday and encourages donating to charities and volunteering time or resources. Don’t worry if you missed it. There’s still time to do your part. Jan Scriver – State Farm Insurance in... Read more
The Pump 2.0 in downtown Milbank held its fifth annual community Thanksgiving Day meal and welcomed over 300 guests. The restaurant served a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings catered at cost by Dakota Butcher. Bob Schultz, owner of the Pump, said, “We’re incredibly grateful for our wonderful... Read more
Five MHS musicians and an MHS alumnus played in the 52nd Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS in Aberdeen on Saturday, November 22. The group joined hundreds of cities across the world who are also celebrating 2025 TUBACHRISTMAS. The 30 Aberdeen players ranged in age from fifth grade to 60-plus. Milbank students... Read more
Otter Tail Power Enhancing Reliability in Milbank Area
Local News December 3, 2025 0
If you think you are seeing more Otter Tail Power (OTP) trucks than usual in the Milbank area, you are correct. OTP crews have been busy upgrading the electric system in an effort that is expected to continue into late 2026. OTP officials remind everyone to stay alert and... Read more
Patricia Sester
Obituaries December 3, 2025 0
Patricia Sester, age 87, of Waconia, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society Senior Living – Waconia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville,... Read more
Joan Schell
Obituaries December 2, 2025 0
Joan Schell, age 92, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
Dorothy Schuler
Obituaries December 2, 2025 0
Dorothy Schuler, 95, of Corona, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from... Read more
Bill Jurgens
Obituaries December 1, 2025 0
William “Bill” Jurgens, 64, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will... Read more
Eva Peiker-Seliger
Obituaries December 1, 2025 0
Eva Peiker-Seliger, 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church in Milbank. Pastor Daniel Lopez will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday,... Read more
Obituaries November 29, 2025 0
Margaret Hoberg, 84, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Services will be held at a later date. Please return as Margaret’s life story will be placed here when it becomes available. Read more
