2025 Farley Fest – the best outdoor event of the Summer – just got bigger! This year, Farley Fest is adding an extra day. Yep, get ready for three days of non-stop fun from Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. Saturday Night is Concert Night and Jamie Henderson,... Read more
Senior band and choir students from Milbank High School attended the noon matinee of Grease at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on March 19. Miriam and Rick Schwenn and Susan Karels accompanied the students. M. Schwenn serves as the choir director for MHS. Karels is the band... Read more
Milbank’s Special Olympics basketball and cheerleading teams competed in the 2025 South Dakota State Tournament on March 29-30 in Mitchell. The Schoolers basketball team from Milbank took second place in their division. The competition included six teams in a round-robin bracket. Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank, commented, “They... Read more
Sherman Raw
Obituaries April 8, 2025 0
Sherman Raw, age 62, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley. A Celebration of Life for Sherman will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bobby Jo’s Cafe in Beardsley, MN. Read more
OAHS to Install Permanent On-Site MRI Unit
Local News April 8, 2025 0
Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) is expanding its imaging services with the addition of a permanent, on-site MRI unit. The hospital says the new imaging equipment will significantly improve access to advanced diagnostic imaging for patients. Currently, OAHS relies on a mobile MRI truck that visits twice a week,... Read more
Melody DeLong
Obituaries April 7, 2025 0
Melody DeLong, 33, of Bolivar, MO, and formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Bolivar, MO. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16,... Read more
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
