Richard Bohn
Obituaries November 26, 2025 0
Richard Bohn, 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
1-29 From Watertown Now Open
Local News November 26, 2025 0
The South Dakota Highway Patrol released the following information to drivers— As of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, Interstate 29 was reopened from Watertown to the North Dakota state line. Although reopened, motorists are advised that road conditions remain extremely icy on this section of I-29. Icy... Read more
1-29 Closed from Watertown to Grand Forks, North Dakota
Local News November 25, 2025 0
The South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are advising motorists that portions of Interstates 29 is closed- northbound and southbound (Tuesday November 25) due to extremely poor travel conditions from Watertown (exit 77) to Grand Forks, North Dakota. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning... Read more
Olivia Foell Crowned Miss Milbank 2026
Local News November 16, 2025 0
Olivia Foell was crowned the new Miss Milbank in front of a sold-out crowd during the 2025 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. She was sponsored by Chiropractic In Motion, Pivotal Joy Dance,... Read more
The 62nd Milbank Snow Queen Festival is just around the corner. The new Miss Milbank will be crowned on Saturday, November 15. To keep the (snow)ball rolling, here’s Clue No. 7 in The Mystery Snowman Contest. Look for the Bonus Clue! Clues about a well-known person in the Milbank community will be... Read more
Lois Helm
Obituaries November 14, 2025 0
Lois Helm, age 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Pam Prisinger Selected for True Friends of Education Award
Local News November 13, 2025 0
Pam Prisinger, née Martin, was presented with the True Friends of Education Award at the Milbank School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 10. The Milbank Education Association (MEA) sponsors the award annually in concert with National Education Week that will be celebrated this year from November... Read more
Beverly Devoe
Obituaries November 13, 2025 0
Beverly (Grafsgaard) Devoe, 77, of Strandburg, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Poynette, WI. A celebration of life will be held at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Vicar Emelia Enquist will officiate. A time of fellowship and... Read more
The Milbank Special Olympics bowling team attended the 2025 South Dakota Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament Singles in Aberdeen on Friday, October 31. Peggy Greiner, coach for the Milbank bowlers, said, “Everyone had a great time. This is a great experience for all ages, especially seeing friends from across... Read more
Pam Schneck
Obituaries November 12, 2025 0
Pamela “Pam” Schneck, 77, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital in Ortonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more
