Mavis Webster
Obituaries January 28, 2020 0
Mavis Webster, age 86, formerly of Wilmot, SD, passed away peacefully at the home of her youngest daughter in Rapid City, SD, on January 26, 2020, where she had resided for the last four years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 12:00 noon at... Read more
Have you ever been in a bank and heard someone joke about free samples? Diana Allen has heard that one about a million times, but she’s not complaining. Diana is retiring this Friday after 40 years at Great Western Bank, and says her customers are what she will miss... Read more
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
