William Voeltz
Obituaries April 5, 2022 0
William R. Voeltz, age 82, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on April 4, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Pastor Barbara McKewin... Read more
LeRoy Schliesman
Obituaries April 5, 2022 0
LeRoy Schliesman, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on April 4, 2022, at his daughter’s residence in Wolverton, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April... Read more
The 80th Annual Membership Meeting of the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WVEC) was held on Thursday, March 31, at Wilmot High School in Wilmot. President Bill Tostenson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 168 voting members and 247 people in attendance. Lauren Harstad led the group... Read more
Butch Knutson
Obituaries April 4, 2022 0
Gary “Butch” Knutson, died on Sunday, April 3, at his home in Ortonville. Funeral services for Butch Knutson will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville and... Read more
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
