Clifford Christensen
Clifford A. Christensen, age 96, of Big Stone City, SD, died on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to... Read more
Neal Homan

Neal Homan

Obituaries March 12, 2021 0

Neal Homan, age 66, of Labolt, SD, died on Thursday, March 11, at the Milbank Area Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, at Mundwiler... Read more
Howard Dockter

Howard Dockter

Obituaries March 12, 2021 0

Howard Dockter, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Essentia Health – Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A prayer service will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Susan McMahon

Susan McMahon

Obituaries March 12, 2021 0

Susan McMahon, age 73, of Big Stone City, SD, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Sanford Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD.... Read more
Sneak Peek Inside Leddy’s Future Coffee House
Mark and Susan Leddy have purchased the former First National Bank building on Main Street in Milbank. The sale closed on February 8 and demolition and remodeling has begun. The couple plans to open a cosmopolitan-style coffee house this June. The business will also feature Amy’s Sweet Treats and... Read more
Milbank Girl Scouts Celebrate Girl Scout Week
It’s been a long year, and with everyone spending more time at home, your Girl Scout cookies probably disappeared last faster than a ninja. That emergency box of Thin Mints you stashed in the freezer? Gone! The good news is your local Girl Scouts are out selling cookies! Carrie... Read more

David Buth

Obituaries March 11, 2021 0

David L. Buth, age 58, of Milbank, SD,  passed away on March 11, 2021, at his residence. Private services will be held at a later date. David Lynn Buth was born on November 26, 1962, in Fergus Falls, MN.  He was the son of Don and Beverly (Nelson) Buth.... Read more

Howard Dockter

Obituaries March 11, 2021 0

Howard Dockter, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Essentia Health – Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Memorial services for Howard are currently pending. A full obituary is forthcoming. Read more
Johanna Fischer Rehired as Milbank School Nurse
Johanna Fischer will return to Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School on a part-time basis as the school nurse, health careers teacher, and HOSA coordinator. The transition is expected to go smoothly as Fischer previously held this position.  Fischer said she was excited to return. “I feel like I... Read more
Milbank Youth Wrestlers Advance to Regional Tournament
Milbank youth wrestlers who placed in the top eight in their divisions in the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association District 7 Tournament earned their way to the regional tournament. The district tournament was held in Webster on Saturday, March 6. Wrestlers who led the way for Milbank with first-place finishes... Read more