Join the Milbank Farley Fest Parade
Everybody loves a parade! And the 2020 Farley Fest Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, August 1. Cheer on the procession as it makes its way from the Grant County Courthouse down Milbank’s Main Street. Want to be part of the action? There’s still time to add your... Read more
Bobbie Bohlen Resigns From Grant County Development Corporation
Bobbie Bohlen resigned as director of the Grant County Development Corporation on Friday, July 24. Bohlen has served as the director since September 2011. According to Bohlen, she plans to pursue other personal and professional interests. She will remain in office until September 15 to assist in the transition... Read more
Dr. Peter Reynen Returns to Milbank Area Hospital
Physician Peter Reynen returns to Milbank and the staff of Milbank Area Hospital Avera on September 1. Reynen began his medical career in Milbank in 1997. He departed in 2012, but returned on a part-time basis in 2018. He served as a hospitalist at the Milbank hospital while also... Read more
Summer Readers Awarded Prizes at Big Stone Library
A total of 181 hours of reading was logged by 23 children during 2020 Summer Reading at the Big Stone City Branch Library. Children earned prizes by reading and doing activity pages as well as art projects and sending pictures of their finished work to the library by email or by... Read more
Third Generation of Fraasch Family Continues Tradition of Military Service
If you overheard someone say, “It’s super if the kids want to blow things up!”, you might be inclined to call the police. But Wayde Fraasch always adds, “In the defense of our country, of course!” Wayde’s dad, Doug, probably said the same thing to him. Doug Fraasch joined... Read more
Hildred Issendorf
Hildred Issendorf, age 87, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. A private family burial will be held at the Graceville Cemetery in the upcoming weeks. Hildred Genivive (Raddatz) Issendorf was born on October 18, 1932, on the family farm near Norcross, MN, to Theodore and... Read more
Patricia Meyer

Patricia Meyer

Obituaries July 26, 2020 0

Patricia (Mrs. Vince) Meyer, age 72, of rural Milbank, passed away at her residence on July 25, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29,... Read more
Milbank Boy Scouts Summer Camp Includes COVID-19 Safety Measures
Members of Milbank Boy Scout Troop 45 left Sunday, July 19, for summer camp. The scouts are practicing their skills in Nebraska along the banks of the Platte River at Camp Cedars. Scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch said, “It has been a different year so far with virtual meetings and cancelled... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Stay Undefeated
The Milbank Firechiefs ended their regular season with a 7-3 victory over Lake Norden on Friday, July 17, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The win gave the Chiefs a perfect 9-0 regular season. Milbank now heads to the 2020 District 1B Amateur Tournament as the No.... Read more
Milbank to Return to Fall Sports on Schedule With Fan Attendance
The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday, July 22, in favor of a proposal to allow all sanctioned high school fall sports and activities to start in August. South Dakota joins Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota in deciding to proceed with a fall sports... Read more