Welcome Home Baby Maggie!
Local News January 28, 2020 0
Maggie Graf and her family returned to Milbank today. Maggie has been hospitalized in Sioux Falls since shortly before Christmas. Her mom, Caitlyn, and her dad, Jackson, both math teachers in Milbank, have been with her in Sioux Falls. Now that they are home, her big sister is ready... Read more
Duane Wiseman
Obituaries January 28, 2020 0
Duane Wiseman, age 82, of Milbank, SD, died on January 26, 2020, at Avantara – Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, from 5:00... Read more
The Soup Day tradition at St. Lawrence continues to warm hearts and tummies. Grandparents and the elderly are invited to join the students and staff for a bowl of warm soup on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gym. In celebration of... Read more
Alex Farrell to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Local News January 27, 2020 0
Alexander Farrell, 17, of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program and only six percent of all scouts reach this rank. Farrell, son of Steve and Kristine Farrell, will be recognized in a ceremony on February... Read more
Illness Closes St. William’s to Visitors
Local News January 27, 2020 0
St. William’s Care Center in Milbank has temporarily closed its doors to visitors. According to the facility’s director of nursing, Karen Russman, a higher number of residents than is typical for this time of year are suffering from an upper respiratory illness. Russman says she, Dr. Denna from the... Read more
SD Legislature Goes 100% Digital
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills January 27, 2020 0
The saying goes “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but that is exactly what is happening in Pierre. You see in 2020 we are making the leap to 100% digital. Going digital means that many traditions and processes are gone. As you can imagine, there is some... Read more
Local Winners Crowned in KC Free Throw Contest
Local News January 27, 2020 0
The Milbank Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest on January 19 at St. Lawrence School. Twenty-five youth, ages 9-14, participated. Winners were: Lydia Gall, Zayda Townsend, Keaten Johnson, Jada Cameron, Jaxon Wiese, Shaylee Schuchard, Joshua Pederson, and Ivy Lewno. These champions advance to the regional contest in... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their mid-winter concert on Monday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade ensembles are under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn. Read more
Jean Zimbrick
Obituaries January 25, 2020 0
Jean Zimbrick, age 93, of Graceville, MN, died on January 23, 2020, at Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
Helen Bohlen
Obituaries January 24, 2020 0
Helen (Mrs. Earl) Bohlen, age 88, of Milbank died on January 22, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Timothy Koch will officiate, and burial will be in... Read more
