Slip across the border for some great Mexican food. You don’t need to go far, but you’ll want to take your Passport. Guadalupe’s in the Milbank Mall warmly welcomes you during the Love Local Passport event on now until March 31. Guadalupe’s offers you made-from-scratch tortillas, guacamole, and salsa. ... Read more
Monroy Earns Alternate Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 23, 2022 0
Camila Monroy received second alternate, fourth place, in the Senate in Student Congress at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier for the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament. The qualifier tournament was held in Aberdeen on Thursday, March 10. MHS congressmen, Rylen Frerichs and Max Schuelke, also competed. The 2022... Read more
Brenda Block Sells Super 8 After 37 Years
Local News March 22, 2022 0
Brenda Block has spent thousands of nights in a hotel, but she hasn’t even left town. Brenda has been the manager and an owner of the Super 8 in Milbank since 1985. Recently, she decided it was check-out time and placed the hotel on the market. In February, she... Read more
Corona hosted their 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 19. Tenley Wildung, who was selected Miss Milbank 2022 in the Valley Express Snow Queen Festival, joined about 50 floats in the parade. Kelly and Robin Schultz of Corona served as grand marshals. Trophies were awarded for... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Local News March 21, 2022 0
The Milbank Honor Society inducted 19 juniors on Monday, March 21, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Principal Snaza and senior members of the Milbank Honor Society spoke during the event. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply. Selection is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. 2022 members... Read more
The Milbank City Council voted to approve the motion to move forward with a bid process to replace the basketball court at Jack and Jill Park. The recommendation from the Milbank Parks and Recreation Board called for the removal of the existing court and the construction of a new... Read more
Hey kids, no pressure, but don’t miss Pop Bottle Science — the next Funquest afterschool science activity at the Grant County Public Library. Things start brewing on March 24 at 3:30 p.m. All children are welcome to attend this NASA@YOUR LIBRARY program, but kids under eight years old need to be accompanied by a parent... Read more
David Valentine
Obituaries March 21, 2022 0
David Valentine, age 73, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home in Wilmot. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on... Read more
Melvin McCulloch
Obituaries March 20, 2022 0
Melvin McCulloch, age 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24,... Read more
Jamie Pekelder, district conservation officer supervisor for Game, Fish, and Parks, reports the ice on Big Stone Lake is changing rapidly. Pekelder says, “Conditions are getting worse every day. The shorelines are starting to deteriorate, especially at the access areas and anywhere water is flowing in.” “I wouldn’t drive a car or truck out anymore. It’s just not safe,”... Read more
