It’s that time of the year again. You’ve probably been watching the Final Four basketball game and munching your way through a couple of boxes of Girl Scout Thin Mints or Samoas. April is also National Deaf History Month. What do the two have in common? Most people don’t... Read more
The Farley Fest 2022 Country Concert will feature Ned LeDoux, Spencer Crandall, and Dillon Carmichael. Laurie Folk, head of the Milbank Area Chamber announced the star-studded lineup is set to take the stage on Saturday, July 30, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Ned LeDoux is the son of the... Read more
Kathy Anderson
Obituaries April 1, 2022 0
Kathleen “Kathy” Anderson, age 70, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
MHS Students Perform in All-State Band Concert
Local News March 31, 2022 0
The 72nd Annual South Dakota All-State Band Grand Concert was held at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of SDSU on Saturday, March 26. Dr. Travis Cross directed the Lewis Band. Dr. Cross is currently serving as the UCLA Wind Ensemble Conductor. Milbank musicians included Rachel Schulte, sophomore clarinet; Joe Schulte, sophomore... Read more
Every great trip has to end, and the Love Local train is about to pull into the station. Make sure to get that last stamp to fill up your Passport. Then, return it to one of the stores listed below by noon on Friday, April 1, for your chance to... Read more
Ronald Settje
Obituaries March 30, 2022 0
Ronald Settje, of Corona, SD, was brought to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 70. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Val Rausch to Run for District 4 State House
Local News March 29, 2022 0
Val Rausch, local businessman from Big Stone City, announces his candidacy for the South Dakota State House of Representatives in District 4. “After considerable thought and encouragement from area residents, I have decided to run and represent our area for the House,” Rausch said. “My past experience and leadership... Read more
Milbank youth wrestlers were among the top-place winners in the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association State AAU Youth Wrestling Tournament. The meet was held March 25-27 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Milbank’s second-place winners included: Westin Pinkert, Cruz Prasnicki, and Barrett Schneck. Third place winners were: Tate Schlueter, Jesse Schneck,... Read more
Scott Novak
Obituaries March 29, 2022 0
Scott Novak, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Memorial Service is tentatively set for May 28, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Time to be announced. Scott Lee Novak was born on December 22,... Read more
Pickup Stolen From Neighborhood in Milbank
Local News March 29, 2022 0
At 7:10 a.m. on Monday, March 28, the Milbank Police Department was dispatched to Lakeview Drive in Milbank for a report of a stolen vehicle. The 2005 Ford F150 pickup displayed local plates and was owned by Jessy Johnson. Milbank Chief of Police, Boyd Van Vooren, said, “Officers were quick... Read more
