Todd D. Zeigler
Obituaries April 3, 2020 0
Todd D. Zeigler, age 54 of Aurora, SD passed away on April 1, 2020, at Brookings Health System. Services are pending. A complete obituary is forthcoming. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Todd D. Zeigler, please visit our floral store. Read more
Eloise Moldenhauer
Obituaries April 2, 2020 0
Eloise Bertha (Bohn) Moldenhauer, age 86, of Coupeville, WA, formerly of Milbank, SD died on March 24, 2020, in Coupeville. Services will be held at a later date. Eloise was born on November 17, 1933. She was the daughter of Ben and Bertha (Ernest) Bohn. Eloise grew up in... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank raised $12,875 from ticket sales and donations during the 2020 Catholic Schools Raffle. Costs to run the raffle were provided by the sole sponsor, Catholic United Financial, so every dollar raised in Milbank stays at St. Lawrence School. Prizes included $40,000 in gift cards,... Read more
Milbank to Host Special Olympics Games in 2021
Local News April 2, 2020 0
South Dakota Special Olympics announced the 2021 Special Olympics Northeast Area Spring Games will be held in Milbank. The event will feature more than 20 track and field events and an estimated 250-300 athletes. The 2020 competition was slated to be held this May in Milbank for the first... Read more
Construction continues on the final stage of the Milbank downtown street project. Last week, J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete and dug out the base layer of dirt from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. This week, J & J put... Read more
How Can I Get a Book From the Library Now?
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank and its three branches — Big Stone City, Revillo, and Strandburg— are closed until re-evaluation on April 11. Staff remain at the libraries to answer questions, offer curbside pickup of materials, and delivery when possible. The book drops remain open. Check out... Read more
Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety issued a statement today saying the parks in the city are open for public use, but all restroom facilities are temporarily closed. He and the city council remind families to use safe practices when using the swings and playground equipment and to choose the walking... Read more
Betty Nelson
Obituaries April 1, 2020 0
Betty Nelson, age 91 of Clinton, MN, passed away on April 1, 2020, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN. Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the Nelson Family will have a small private service and burial and hope that you and your loved ones remain at home and... Read more
Milbank Golf Course Opens Today
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Whetstone Creek Golf Course opens today, April 1, at noon. According to Steve Hilbrands, clubhouse manager, there will be only one person allowed per golf cart. Hilbrands says the clubhouse will only be open for golfers to use the restrooms. Restrooms are also limited to one person at... Read more
The Milbank Community Pride organization has canceled the Milbank Community Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 11. According to Dani Hadley, spokesperson for the group, many businesses and individuals have already donated to the hunt so the funds and prizes will be given away later at another family-friendly community... Read more
