Doris Marso
Obituaries March 17, 2026 0
Doris Marso, 91, of Mitchell, SD, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with a wake service beginning at 2:00 p.m.... Read more
Arnie Wellnitz
Obituaries March 16, 2026 0
Arnold “Arnie” Wellnitz, 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday,... Read more
Roads Open, Drivers Urged to Watch for Drifting Snow
Local News March 15, 2026 0
State, county, and interstate roadways across the region reopened Sunday morning, March 15, but local officials are urging motorists to remain cautious as strong winds continue to impact travel. Grant County Emergency Management Director Kevin Schuelke announced at approximately 10:00 a.m. that travel routes are once again open following... Read more
I-29 and I-90 Closures Begin Tonight
Local News March 14, 2026 0
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released the following information for travelers: I-29 from Watertown north to the North Dakota border will be closing at 9:00 pm (3-14).I-29 between Brookings and Watertown will be closing at 10:30 pm (3-14).I-29 from Brookings south to Sioux Falls will be closing... Read more
The Milbank Ball Diamond Association received a $175,000 grant from First Bank & Trust and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) through their Member Impact Fund. The presentation was made on March 6. “Baseball and softball play an important role in bringing our community... Read more
Milbank School Board Approves Resignations and New Hires
Local News March 12, 2026 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education conducted its regular meeting on Monday, March 9. Board members present: President Dick Schwandt, Amy Thue, Annelies Seffrood, Jon Christiansen, and Matt Trevett. The board approved several resignations: The board approved hiring: : Volunteer coaching positions were also approved for the upcoming... Read more
Members of the Milbank High School Choir performed during the 2026 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest at Watertown High School on Wednesday, February 25. MHS Vocal Director Miriam Schwenn accompanied the students to the event. According to Schwenn, several students were unable to attend due to illness. ... Read more
MHS junior Sam Rick and sophomore Lincoln Holscher were named to the 2025-26 All-Northeast South Dakota Conference Basketball Teams. Both were selected as the third-team honorees by the league’s coaches. Jackson Wadsworth of Hamlin was chosen as the NEC Player of the Year. Rick, a 6-foot guard, averaged 12.9... Read more
South Dakota’s 27th Annual Middle School All-State Band event was held in Mitchell on March 6-7. Keira Untalan and Uziel Nonoal Mendoza –both eighth graders and both clarinetists– represented Milbank Middle School. Both were members of the Festival Band that featured 100 musicians. The band’s culminating concert was held... Read more
In celebration of National Ag Week, the agriculture committee of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) will host its annual Ag Appreciation Day on Wednesday, March 18. The event will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. at the Grant County 4-H Complex at 517 Flynn Dr in Milbank. The... Read more
