Clarice Kranz

Clarice Kranz

Obituaries November 2, 2025 0

Clarice Kranz, age 99, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living in Milbank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held... Read more
Quarriers Test Milbank’s Mettle in Football Playoffs
The Bulldogs made it to the 2025 state football playoffs, but took a loss to the Quarriers in the quarterfinal round on October 30 in Dell Rapids. If you didn’t get to the game, you might not see the distortion in the 38-13 final score. Like your face in... Read more
Bulldogs Start Football Playoffs at Dell Rapids Thursday Night
The Bulldogs start the 2025 Class A football playoffs on Thursday night, October 30. Their first game pits them against the Quarriers at Dell Rapids. Kick off is 7 p.m. Dell Rapids is the No. 2 seed and Milbank is No. 7, but both go in with a 6-3 record. ... Read more
MHS Colorguard and Marching Band Take Top Spots at Hobo Days
The MHS Colorguard received first place and the MHS Band received second place in the A Division of 2025 Hobo Days hosted by South Dakota State University in Brookings on October 11.   The Milbank High School band then completed their marching season during Band and Parent Night at the... Read more
TATU Group Promotes Red Ribbon Week at MHS 
The Milbank group of Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) has been spreading the message of Red Ribbon Week from October 21-31. The message of the red ribbons is simple: Take a stand against the loss of life and energy to drug abuse.  The TATU group has been hiding red... Read more
MHS Singers to Perform in All-State Chorus This Weekend
Two mixed vocal quartets from MHS will be joining nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and  November 1. The Denny Sanford Premier Center will serve as the rehearsal and performance venue... Read more
Milbank Businesses to Go Batty for Treat Street on Halloween
Witch way to the candy? Milbank’s fang-tastic tradition of Treat Street on eek Halloween is coming to Main Street on Thursday, October 31. Trick or treaters will boo-gie downtown from 5:30 -7 p.m. Candy, more candy, costumes, and surprises are guaranteed to give ‘em pumpkin to talk about.  If... Read more
MHS Cross Country Team Finishes Season Strong at State
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs varsity cross country teams competed in South  Dakota’s state championships in Huron on Saturday, October 25. MHS head coach Eric Townsend said, “We wanted to be our best in October and, for the most part, most of the runners were peaking to finish out... Read more
Todd Bucholz

Todd Bucholz

Obituaries October 25, 2025 0

Todd Bucholz, age 62, of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in... Read more
Dixie Poppen

Dixie Poppen

Obituaries October 24, 2025 0

Dixie Jennine Poppen, age 87, of Cole Camp, MO, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was born on December 21, 1937, in Champaign, IL, to Paul and Helen (McGaughey) McGuire. The family will receive... Read more