Give local cheer the green light. And red ones, too. And how about some twinkly ones? The Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Extension Service, and a variety of community organizations are launching Christmas in the Park this year to brighten the city of Milbank and lift everyone’s spirits. Lighted displays will be... Read more
Caroline Gommer
Obituaries November 29, 2020 0
Caroline Gommer, age 83, of Milbank, SD, passed away on November 29, 2020, at Advantara. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Rev. Thom Bowsher and Pastor Kristy Liebe will officiate. Visitation will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Thursday,... Read more
Dolly Gall
Obituaries November 29, 2020 0
Pearl “Dolly” (Peschong) Gall, 88, of Milbank died Saturday, November 28, 2020, in the Milbank hospital. She and her late husband, George “Roger” Peschong, farmed in the LaBolt area for many years. Later in life, Dolly married Wilbert Gall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday,... Read more
Linda Tolzda
Obituaries November 29, 2020 0
Linda Tolzda, age 70, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on November 28, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services for Linda will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville. Pastor Philip Ostlund will officiate the service. Linda Lee... Read more
Marjorie Sprung
Obituaries November 28, 2020 0
Marjorie Gene Sprung, age 88, of Milbank, SD, went to her heavenly home on November 28, 2020, at Avantara Milbank. A visitation, open to the public, will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank. A graveside... Read more
Winners of the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department’s 2020 (non)traditional Turkey Bingo have been announced. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the traditional in-person turkey bingo was canceled this year due to COVID-19. The firefighters sold tickets to go into a drawing to win groceries and a turkey in... Read more
Jerry Labbe
Obituaries November 25, 2020 0
Gerald “Jerry” Labbe, age 91, of Milbank, SD, died on November 24, 2020, in Sioux City, IA. Due to Covid concerns, services will be held at a later date. Gerald Gordon Labbe was born on February 27, 1929, in Fredonia, ND. He was the son of Albert Joseph... Read more
How do angels light a candle? With a match made in heaven. Find your match at the Angel Tree for Grant County kids in need. This year marks the first time the Angel Tree has been set up at Lewis Drug in the Milbank Mall. Holiday hours are 9-6 Monday through... Read more
Governor Declares Max Gonzenbach Day in South Dakota
Local News November 23, 2020 0
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem declared Friday, November 20, 2020, as Max Gonzenbach Day. Gonzenbach was honored for more than 61 years of service as an employee, owner, and board member of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank. He now sits on the board as an observer. Gonzenbach began working... Read more
Everyone is encouraged to join the 2020 Parade of Lights this Saturday, November 28. Are you a business? An organization? Or just an individual who wants to spread some cheer? Everyone is welcome! No need to register, just line up behind the Grant County Courthouse at 5 p.m. Your... Read more
