The Bank coffee shop in downtown Milbank served delicious brunch fare on Sunday, October 26, and donated their tips and a portion of the sales to Grant County Combined Appeal. A check for $2500 was presented to Jolene Rick, director of Combined Appeal on October 30. The Bank has... Read more
Nancy Wierda
Obituaries November 5, 2025 0
Nancy T. (Schulz) Wierda, 68, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Missouri. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Milbank, SD. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the... Read more
Banish your bah-humbugs with the beloved holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” This two-act adaptation of the traditional Charles Dickens tale returns to the stage in the Milbank High School Theater for two performances this weekend. Choose Friday, November 7 or Saturday November 8. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets... Read more
Treat Street 2025 sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) and 33 participating Milbank businesses and organizations was a howling success. The wind and the rain made the night simply eerie-sistible. Over 700 princesses, pumpkins, Labubus, witches, and Wednesdays along with their mummies and deadies were goblin’... Read more
Milbank High School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Local News November 4, 2025 0
Milbank High School has released the first quarter honor rolls for the 2025-26 school year. Students named to the list include the following: Read more
Eight vocalists from MHS joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra weekend on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1. The Denny Sanford Premier Center served as the rehearsal and performance venue for the Grand Concert... Read more
Avantara-Milbank Shooter Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Local News November 4, 2025 0
Carrie Anne Collins, 41, of New Effington and a former employee at Avantara in Milbank, was sentenced on October 30 to 15 years in the South Dakota Women’s Prison for shooting her supervisor in the face with a 9mm handgun on January 15, 2025. Judge Dawn M. Elshere suspended... Read more
Bob Athey
Obituaries November 4, 2025 0
Robert “Bob” Athey, age 68, of rural Big Stone City, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, at his home, following a battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 am at Big Stone Tabor Methodist Church in Big Stone... Read more
“I was so impressed by the student turnout and the strong tradition of blood donation at Milbank High School,” said Abbie Arneson, territory representative for LifeServe Blood Center. “The leadership of Janelle Korstjens and the dedication of both students and faculty made this first drive with LifeServe an incredible... Read more
Rosie Shipe
Obituaries November 3, 2025 0
Rosaline “Rosie” Shipe, 86, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital in Ortonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. Visitation will be held... Read more
