Why do some couples readily divorce and others stay together? Ask a dozen therapists or relationship coaches and you’ll probably get twelve different answers. We decided to bypass the professionals and get to the heart of the question by visiting St. Williams Care Center in Milbank to get our answer.... Read more
South Dakota PUC to Hold Public Hearing on Wind Project
Local News March 14, 2018 0
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission announced they will hold a public input hearing regarding Dakota Range Wind’s state permit. The hearing is set for March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waverly-South Shore School Gymnasium at 319 Mary Place in Waverly. Apex Clean Energy will present information about... Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Corona
Local News March 14, 2018 0
Organizers say “rain or shine” Corona’s 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration will be held this Saturday, March 17. The parade starts at 2 p.m. on Main Street. Prizes will be awarded to parade entries for the most Irish, the most green, the most unique, and the... Read more
Roy “Sammy” Haugen
Obituaries March 14, 2018 0
Roy “Sammy” Haugen, age 71, of Ortonville, MN, died on March 13, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church, one hour prior to the service. Roy... Read more
Doug and Linda Buri Donate $100,000 to Scholarship Fund
Local News March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank Educational Foundation announced Doug and Linda Buri have donated $100,000 to fund two perpetual scholarships for Milbank High School students. The Doug and Linda Buri Scholarship and the Doug and Linda Buri Students’ Choice Scholarship will award $2500 each annually. The foundation is structured so the principal... Read more
Wrestlers Pin Down Awards
Milbank Area Wrestling March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck March 12. Individual award winners were chosen by vote from their teammates. Sophomore Eli Fischer was named the Most Valuable Wrestler this season. Eighth-grader Kaden Krause was selected as the Most Improved Wrestler and seventh-grader... Read more
Chamber Announces Third Band for Farley Fest
Local News March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced the band LIT joins the lineup for the Farley Fest Country Concert on Saturday, July 21. LIT joins Clare Dunn as an opening act and Chase Bryant, who is the headliner for the event. “We are really offering it all to the... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. Bill and Cathy Zubke will present tips on how to stay in your home and defer the move to a long-term care facility. Read more
Helyn Mertens
Obituaries March 13, 2018 0
Helyn Mertens, age 93, of Milbank died March 13, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
MHS junior Gabbi Cummins was named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball second team for 2017-2018. She is the daughter of Adam and Jessica Cummins. Cummins finished the season with 245 points- an average of 11.7 points per game. She shot 87 of 210 from the field for... Read more
