Mystery Snowman Final Clues — Win Elton John Tickets!It’s Day Five of The Valley Express and Snow Queen Festival Mystery Snowman game and “the sun is about to go down on me.” No one has guessed my name! “Though I search myself, it’s always someone else you see.” Please, take these... Read more
S. D. Legislature Approves Redistricting Map
Local News November 16, 2021 0
The South Dakota Legislature approved new boundaries on Wednesday, November 10, in a redistricting process that occurs once each decade. The map now includes new districts for Sioux Falls and removes one rural district. In South Dakota, the state legislature is responsible for redistricting according to the South Dakota Constitution. All new districts... Read more
Highway 15 South of Milbank Reopens on Thursday
Local News November 16, 2021 0
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced today S.D. Highway 15 near LaBolt commonly referred to as the 8-Mile Corner will reopen to all traffic on Thursday, November 18. S.D. Highway 15 was reconstructed from U.S. Highway 212 north 12 miles to the north junction of S.D. Highway 20. Construction... Read more
Mystery Snowman Clue # 3 Plus a Bonus – Win Elton John Tickets!It’s Day Three of the Valley Express and Snow Queen Festival Mystery Snowman game. Lots of good guesses came pouring in last night, but It looks like I might still have the wool pulled over your eyes. So,... Read more
Grant County 4-H members and volunteers were honored for their outstanding accomplishments on Sunday, November 7. The annual event was held at the Milbank High School. Bailey Schwagel received the Kay Wolff Youth-in-Action award, which goes to a member based on their participation in Youth-in-Action activities at a local,... Read more
Miss Milbank to be Crowned this Saturday Night
Local News November 15, 2021 0
Milbank will crown a new Snow Queen at the 2021 Snow Queen Festival this Saturday night, November 20. Two Little Miss Milbank princesses will also be selected. Amy Nelson, reigning Miss Milbank will crown the new Miss Milbank. The 2021 Snow Queen Festival starts at 7 p.m. in the MHS... Read more
Aaron Smith
Obituaries November 14, 2021 0
Aaron Smith, age 91, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Larry Schumacher
Obituaries November 13, 2021 0
Larry Schumacher, age 79, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on November 8, 2021, at his residence. Private family services will be held at a later date. Larry Levern Schumacher was born on September 30, 1942, in Red Wing, MN. He was the son of Levern and Bernice... Read more
Milbank Football Team Welcome Home Celebration Set for Sunday
Milbank Area Football November 12, 2021 0
Everyone is welcome to attend the Welcome Home event for the MHS football team at the high school on Sunday, November 14, at 3 p.m. The hero’s welcome celebrates the Bulldogs after they were the runner-up in the 2021 South Dakota Class A Football Tournament at the DakotaDome on Friday. ... Read more
Phyllis Silberstein
Obituaries November 11, 2021 0
Phyllis Silberstein, age 81, of Milbank, SD, died on November 10, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at Milbank City Cemetery... Read more
