Bulldog Seniors Play Last Game in Corn Palace at SoDak16
The Milbank Bulldogs trailed by just three points at half time, but in the end they could not keep up with the undefeated Vermillion Tanagers. The game, part of the SoDak 16 round of high school boys basketball, was played on Tuesday, March 9, at the Mitchell Corn Palace.  “We did... Read more
MHS Juniors Inducted Into Milbank Honor Society
Nineteen Milbank High School juniors were inducted into the Milbank Honor Society on Wednesday, March 10, at a ceremony in the high school theater. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be invited to apply to join the society. Inclusion is also based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.... Read more
Milbank Elementary Spring Music Program Monday Afternoon
The Milbank Elementary kindergarten, first, and second graders present their spring program on Monday, March 15. Watch the performance on Facebook Live at 2:15 p.m. or at your convenience on the Milbank School District’s Facebook page. The theme this year is Best Self, Best Work, Best World. The songs... Read more
Myrtle Lundin

Myrtle Lundin

Obituaries March 14, 2021 0

Myrtle Lundin, age 85, of Milbank, passed away on March 13, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, and one hour... Read more
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