Joe Dornbusch
Obituaries November 8, 2021 1
*The daughters have written and submitted the following obituary: Joseph Dornbusch, age 58, of North Sioux City, SD, kicked the bucket and entered eternal rest on November 4, 2021. To celebrate his life, a memorial will be held on his 59th birthday. Please join us on Wednesday, November 10, at... Read more
BULLDOGS HEADING TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP After Clobbering Vermillion
Milbank Area Football November 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs got their teeth in the Vermillion Tanagers and the feathers flew in a stunning 24-0 defeat in the football semi finals at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. With the win, Milbank earned the right to return to the Dome for the 11A state championship game on... Read more
Delores Kelly
Obituaries November 5, 2021 0
Delores Kelly, age 63, died Thursday, November 4, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, rural Milbank. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Burial will be... Read more
Evelyn Dittes
Obituaries November 4, 2021 0
Evelyn Dittes, age 92 of Milbank, SD passed away on November 2, 2021, after suffering a devastating stroke at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate, and burial will be in... Read more
Veterans Day is coming soon. It’s a reminder to thank our vets, not only on November 11, but every day. This year, the Grant County Public Library is mounting a display in honor of World War I veterans. The display will showcase photos, memorabilia, and books from that time. Librarian... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Advance to Finals in Regional Volleyball Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball November 4, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs (5) defeated the Lady Bearcats (4) of Webster 3-2 on Tuesday, November 2, in the first round of the Region 1 Volleyball Tournament. Set scores were: 23-25, 25-13, 20-25, 25-21, and 15-11. Also in Region 1 competition, No. 1 Florence-Henry defeated No. 8 Tiospa Zina 3-0; No. 2 Redfield defeated No. 7 Clark-Willow Lake 3-0; and No.... Read more
Pots of marigolds line the way and marigold petals are scattered across the path that leads to Esther and Jeorge Ramirez’s tidy house in Milbank. A welcoming glow emanates from the doorway. Esther stands vigil inside waiting to greet her guests, but invitations have not been sent. Everyone in... Read more
Dolores Halvorson
Obituaries November 3, 2021 0
Dolores Halvorson, age 78, of Beardsley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Browns Valley Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more
Schulte Siblings Play in All-State Orchestra in Rapid City
Local News November 3, 2021 0
The 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Orchestra was held October 29- 30 at The Monument in Rapid City. The finale concert was presented on October 30. Participants from Milbank High School included: Rachel Schulte who played first violin and was placed in the 7th chair. Joe Schulte, who also... Read more
Shirley Bassett
Obituaries November 3, 2021 0
Shirley Bassett, age 91, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by her family at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held on... Read more
