Leon Schliesman
Obituaries April 30, 2019 1
Leon Schliesman, age 87, of Milbank, SD, died on April 29, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May... Read more
The 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week, featuring the theme Read Now – Read Forever, runs through May 5. Thousands of schools, libraries and bookstores across the nation are joining the celebration. Children age eight and under are invited to stop at the Grant County Library for a free... Read more
Dorene Mueller
Obituaries April 29, 2019 0
Dorene Mueller, age 99, of Wilmot, SD, died on April 29, 2019, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 5:00 –... Read more
Killer Vee – Killer Country Concert Tickets On Sale
Local News April 24, 2019 0
Are you a little bit country or a little bit rock n roll? Either way, the Killer Vee – Killer Country Concert is right for you! The Milbank School Endowment Fund presents the Killer Vee, Killer Country Concert on May 4 at 7 p.m. and May 5 at 1... Read more
The Grant County Public Library and the South Dakota State Library are hosting Scan Day on April 25 at the library in Milbank. Digitization staff members from the South Dakota State Library will provide scanning and photography equipment to digitize patrons photographs, documents, and other records. The service is... Read more
Orrin “Shorty” Anderson
Obituaries April 24, 2019 0
Orrin “Shorty” Anderson, age 77, of Milbank, SD, died on April 22, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, from 4:00 – 6:00... Read more
Paige Korstjens, daughter of Matt and Kelli Korstjens, is the first-place winner in the local AARP/ SDRSP- sponsored grandparent essay contest. Braylen Bowsher’s essay won the second place award and Sydney Grothe’s took third place. The three writers will receive medals from the South Dakota Retired School Personnel in... Read more
Senator Thune to Visit Milbank Wednesday
Local News April 23, 2019 0
Senator John Thune will pay Milbank a visit on Wednesday, April 24. Thune, a Republican from Murdo, is currently serving South Dakota in the United States Senate. Earlier this year, Senator Thune was elected Senate Republican Whip, the second most senior position in the Senate Republican Leadership, behind Senator... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Names Officers
Local News April 23, 2019 0
Milbank Fire and Rescue recently elected officers during their annual meeting in April at the Milbank Fire Hall. Kevin Schuelke remains the Fire Chief. Assistant Fire Chiefs are Justin Mathiason and Dave Giesen. Six truck captains were also selected: Craig DeBoer, Brian Homan, Jason Krause, Kyle Schwandt, Steve Spors, and Dean Wellnitz.... Read more
Lunch Benefit at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank
Local News April 23, 2019 0
Don’t miss the Milbank Orphan Grain Train’s lunch benefit on Sunday, April 28, at Emanuel Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Barbecue sandwiches, salads, pie, and beverages are on the menu. Plus, check out the Silent Basket Auction. Free will donations will be taken for the luncheon.... Read more
