MHS prom goers will glide in a glorious glow this Saturday, April 5, at the 2025 Prom in Milbank. The Grand March starts at 8 p.m., when 63 couples will parade through the National Guard Armory that has been magically transformed with a Golden Hour theme. Doors open at... Read more
Bob Steltz
Obituaries April 4, 2025 0
Robert “Bob” Steltz, age 89, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
“Ears” the deal: a special Easter and Spring activity is blossoming at the Big Stone City Branch Library. All chickadees ages three through 10 are invited to the library from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. The program is so “cheep” it’s Free! Everyone is welcome. The Big Stone... Read more
Chuck Overby
Obituaries April 3, 2025 0
Charles “Chuck” Overby, 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away on April 3, 2025, at Peaceful Pines in Milbank, SD. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at... Read more
Wade Swezey
Obituaries April 3, 2025 0
Wade Swezey, age 74, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
The City of Milbank thanks residents for assisting the Street Department in their snow removal efforts. Due to the continuing snowfall, they request all vehicles be kept off the streets and avenues until plowing is completed on Thursday, April 3. Read more
Milbank FFA Members Head to State
Local News April 2, 2025 0
Milbank High School will send 30 students, including seven teams, to the 2025 South Dakota State FFA Convention. The event is scheduled for April 3-5 in Brookings. District 1 FFA competitions held on March 25 in Milbank determined the qualifiers. FFA chapters in District 1 include Aberdeen Central, Clark,... Read more
Veronica Fonder of Milbank and Mya Heinje and Rhyanna Rudebusch of Wilmot will be among the 324 South Dakota FFA members who will receive their State degree at the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention in Brookings on Friday, April 4. The State degree is the highest honor the... Read more
Employee Milestones Recognized at WVE Annual Meeting
Local News April 1, 2025 0
Mark Weber, Mike Trapp, Jason Soward and Marty Brown each received a Milestone Award during the 83rd Annual Membership Meeting of the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative held Thursday, March 27, at Milbank High School. Weber was recognized for 35 years of service, Trapp for 25 years, Soward for 10... Read more
Diane K. Schultz
ObituariesUncategorized April 1, 2025 0
Diane Schultz, age 61, of Big Stone City, SD, died on April 1, 2025, as a result of a vehicular accident east of Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
