Principal Brenda Anderson Graduates
Brenda Anderson, acting principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank, received her master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion on Sunday, May 19. Anderson said, “The South Dakota Department of Education allowed me to act as principal or assistant principal while... Read more
Sign Up Now for Chamber Golf Scramble on June 21
Come out swinging! It’s the 14th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble on Friday, June 21. The afternoon begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. at Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. (Formerly Pine Hills Golf Course.) The 18-hole, four-person scramble is limited to... Read more
Harstad and Riley to Speak at MHS Graduation Sunday
The 2019 graduates of Milbank High School will be honored with a commencement ceremony on May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. Superintendent Tim Graf will preside over the commencement activities, and Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Jordan Riley and Ben Harstad will... Read more
Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

Obituaries May 18, 2019 0

James “Jim” Reynolds, age 88, resident of Graceville, MN, died on May 18, 2019, at Clinton Care Center in Clinton, MN. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May... Read more
Deloris Brede

Deloris Brede

Obituaries May 17, 2019 0

Deloris T. Brede, age 77, of Big Stone City, SD, died on May 17, 2019, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,... Read more
Seehafer’s Piano Students Perform Bach, Beethoven and Mozart
Piano students of Kristi Seehafer presented their spring recital at The Abbey of the Hills on May 11. They performed pieces ranging from Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart to songs from Disney movies. Musicians included: (Back) Isabella Anderson, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Lawson Novy, Liam Heller, Mallory Falk, and Lincoln... Read more
String Students of Schulte to Host Spring Recital
Violin and cello students of Elizabeth Schulte will present a spring recital on 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Valley Baptist Church. Everyone is invited. Soloists will share folk songs, hymns, and classical pieces. Duets include “Dona Nobis Pacem” on cello and flute and “Concerto in D minor... Read more
Schulte String Students to Host Spring Recital
Violin and cello students of Elizabeth Schulte will present a spring recital on 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Valley Baptist Church. Everyone is invited. Soloists will share folk songs, hymns, and classical pieces. Duets include “Dona Nobis Pacem” on cello and flute and “Concerto in D minor... Read more
Ground Breaking for New Milbank Elementary School
On May 13, prior to the regular school board meeting, the Milbank School District Board of Education posed for a photo to pay tribute to the construction of the new elementary school in Milbank. The initial groundbreaking took place April 30. Photo: (l. to r.) Jon Christensen, Tracy Upton,... Read more
Join The Milbank 4th of July Celebration
America’s birthday party is the 4th of July. Want to add some candles to its cake? How about some Roman candles? Raffle tickets to help purchase fireworks for the annual Independence Day fireworks show at Farley Park in Milbank are on sale now. Get one for just $5 or... Read more