Vi Hoeke
Obituaries March 3, 2025 0
Vi Hoeke, age 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Lisa Miller
Obituaries March 3, 2025 0
Lisa Miller, 57, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Milbank, SD. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.... Read more
On Sunday, March 2, at approximately 9:15 a.m. a pickup driven by Rodney Gustafson of Big Stone City, Minnesota, fell through the ice on Big Stone Lake. The accident happened near Laguna Beach north of Ortonville. According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders, including the Big Stone... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Split Games at Regions
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 28, 2025 0
The Lady Bulldogs were red-hot from behind the arc as they scorched Webster 63-28 in the first round of postseason action in Region 1A on Tuesday, February 25. The Lady Bulldogs racked up 14 three-pointers. Isabella Anderson nailed five, Tyra Berry hammered in four, Siera Wenzl made three, and... Read more
Come out this Friday night! Have some fun, a great meal, and help support the Hicks boys at the Big Stone American Legion. A fundraiser Free Will Meal starts at 6 p.m. Bingo Starts at 7 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the four sons of the late... Read more
Ruth Hansen
Obituaries February 27, 2025 0
Ruth Hansen, age 101, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday from... Read more
Lightfield and Hanson Lead Fight Against Madison
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 26, 2025 0
Milbank had secured a four-game winning streak and was looking for more, but they hit a bump in the road, when they met up with Ben Brooks, a 6’ 9” senior from Madison, on Tuesday, February 25, at the Milbank Armory. Brooks proved hard to contain, and he dumped in... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their 2025 Mid-Winter Concert on Monday, March 3. The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theatre. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bands will offer a variety of music: “Louie Louie” arranged by... Read more
Doug Bork
Obituaries February 26, 2025 0
Douglas “Doug” Bork, 69, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Milbank, SD. Doug’s generous spirit will continue to touch lives as his wishes were to donate his body to USD Medical School for medical research. A Celebration of Doug’s life will... Read more
Jerry Van Hout
Obituaries February 26, 2025 0
Jerome “Jerry” Van Hout, 89, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be... Read more
