Firefighters from across northeast South Dakota will convene in Milbank to conduct their annual training on Saturday, April 23. So, don’t be alarmed if you see groups of firemen in coveralls or full gear and several firetrucks parked in various neighborhoods in Milbank and at Lake Farley. Milbank is... Read more
Wiese and Lightfield Elected at State Student Council
Local News April 20, 2022 0
Members of the MHS Student Council, along with council members from over 60 schools across South Dakota, attended the state student council convention at The Monument in Rapid City. During the two-day event, students networked, heard guest speakers, met for regional council meetings, and gained new insight into leadership. A... Read more
Heidi Wellnitz, Milbank’s middle and high school counselor, says, “The high school will host registration night on April 26 at 6 p.m. in the high school theater. All current eighth-graders and their parents are invited to attend.” According to Wellnitz, the meeting will cover the requirements for high school, and time will be allocated for students to register for their high school... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will be meeting on Thursday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. MARTA members will be prepping for the South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) State Convention, which will be held May 10-11 in Oacoma. The Milbank chapter... Read more
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it serves as a reminder that thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community, but everyone has a role to play to help keep children safe. The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored an essay contest to... Read more
Jim DeWald
Obituaries April 18, 2022 0
James DeWald, age 82 of (Big Stone Lake) Corona, SD, passed away on April 16, 2022, at Avantara-Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate. Visitation... Read more
Richard Lingwall
Obituaries April 17, 2022 0
Richard Lingwall, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Wilmot Care Center.. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Nathan Neugebauer will officiate. Burial will be at the Milbank City... Read more
The hunt is on! The Milbank Community Pride and Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders host their annual Easter egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16. It’s an egg-stra special day for every bunny in preschool through second grade. Things get hoppin’ at Avantara at 10 a.m. Find eggs with candy, and... Read more
Donna Hoel
Obituaries April 14, 2022 0
Donna Hoel, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 5:00... Read more
Want some help with hoops this summer? Registration for basketball camp is open. Girls who will enter third through eighth grade next fall are eligible to sign up now. Campers will learn fundamental play, breakdown drills, and team scheme. Camp will be held from May 31-June 2 at the... Read more
