Sam Rick, a 6-foot, sophomore, point guard for the Bulldogs, was named to the 2025 Northeast Conference All-Conference teams. Rick was the only sophomore to make the first or second team. Easton Neuendorf of Hamlin was named the NEC Player of the Year for the second straight year. Rick... Read more
After over a decade of planning and preparation, Northern State University in Aberdeen will welcome its first class of nursing students this fall. NSU received approval in February from the Higher Learning Commission to launch its 120-credit hour Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The HLC’s approval is a... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20. Kristy Liebe, owner of The Flower Shoppe, will be the guest speaker. A short business meeting will follow the presentation. Spring door prizes will be given away. Read more
Toni Bernard
Obituaries March 19, 2025 0
Alice “Toni” Bernard, 78, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. A joint Mass of Christian Burial will be held to honor and celebrate the lives of Alice “Toni” Bernard and her brother, John Bernard, who passed away on February 28,... Read more
Keira Steffen Earns Spot at National Debate Tourney
Local News March 18, 2025 0
Keira Steffen earned her place at the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament by taking third place in Congressional Debate at South Dakota’s Congress and Big Question Qualifier. The qualifying event was held Friday, March 14, at Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School. The national contest to be held in... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs were represented by 21 seventh and eighth-grade students at the Festival for Young Voices in Brookings on Thursday, March 13. The group performed a grand concert that evening in the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University. Mrs. Kaye Waltner... Read more
Elaine Hallberg
Obituaries March 18, 2025 0
Elaine Hallberg, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Avantara-Milbank Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Milbank varsity and JV gymnasts were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 season during an awards banquet held Thursday, March 6. Varsity Most Points Per Event:Macyn Dunnihoo achieved 103.158 points on the Vault and 106.725 points in the Floor Exercise. Hannah Brown took the award on the Bars... Read more
Jim Strege
Obituaries March 18, 2025 0
James “Jim” Strege, 90, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025,... Read more
Revillo Fire Department Dispatched to Pasture Fire
Local News March 17, 2025 0
The Revillo Fire Department was dispatched to a wildland fire in a pasture at South Dakota Highway 15 and 165th Avenue at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday March 14. According to Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, Grant County Emergency Management, Milbank Fire and Rescue and the... Read more
