Bob Frink Selected as Milbank Grandparent of the Year
Local News April 13, 2026 0
Chloe Hermans took first place in the Milbank area 2026 Grandparent Essay contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA). The event is open to all fifth graders and is held in conjunction with South Dakota Retired School Personnel (SDRSP) and AARP South Dakota. Local... Read more
MHS Educational Foundation to Award New Scholarship
Local News April 13, 2026 0
Jolene Rick, executive director of the Milbank High School Educational Foundation (MHSEF), announced the endowment’s newest addition – the Dwight Harrison Scholarship. The gift will fund an annual $2,500 scholarship that will debut at the 2026 MHSEF banquet on May 7. The Dwight Harrison Scholarship marks the 56th award... Read more
The sign-up for the annual Back-to-School – School Supply Program for the 2026-27 school year will continue through Tuesday, April 14. Sign up will be held in the Milbank Elementary lunchroom from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Grant County Christian Service Council. Stay tuned for the pick-up... Read more
Residents of Grant County are encouraged to pause to pay attention to the emergency siren sounds during Severe Weather Awareness Week to be observed April 13-17. Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, says, “We will be doing siren tests in all Grant County communities on Wednesday, April... Read more
Virgil Snell
Obituaries April 13, 2026 0
Virgil Snell, 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026,... Read more
Vegas Gold Team Wins 7th Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tourney
CommunityMilbank Area Boys Basketball April 9, 2026 0
The Vegas Gold Team was undefeated at 3-0 to win the Seventh Annual MHS Alumni Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 4. Vegas Gold teammates included Justus Osborne, Tice Mursu, Sammy Femling, Jaxson Wildung, Joe Schulte, Bryan Meyer, Mason Meister, Charlie Peery, Howie Zemlicka, and Sebastian Hooth – all graduates of... Read more
Captain Bob Treis
Obituaries April 9, 2026 0
After a long and fruitful life, Captain Robert “Bob” Enlow Treis passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel in Pensacola, FL. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow.... Read more
Gordon Lindquist
Obituaries April 8, 2026 0
Gordon Lindquist, age 80, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00... Read more
Milbank High School juniors will host the 2026 Prom on Saturday, April 11. On Cloud 9 is this year’s theme. The Grand March list includes 73 couples. Everyone is invited to attend the Grand March that will be presented at the National Guard Armory at 8 p.m. Doors open... Read more
Chuck Nieson
Obituaries April 7, 2026 0
Charles “Chuck” Nieson, age 83, of Clinton, MN, formerly of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. No formal services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held later in the Summer of 2026. On... Read more
