The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening... Read more
Ronald Vernlund
Obituaries December 11, 2024 0
Ronald Vernlund, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2025 at Rosy Cemetery in Alvwood, MN. A luncheon will follow at Ron’s sister, Edna Beighley’s home. Ronald Lee Vernlund was born on January 8,... Read more
Beth Brown
Obituaries December 11, 2024 0
Beth Ann Brown, 71, of rural Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center, surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral... Read more
Janice Vreim
Obituaries December 10, 2024 0
Janice Vreim, age 90, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Rev. Kay Reeb and Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate. Burial will... Read more
Eugene Patnoe
Obituaries December 10, 2024 0
Eugene Patnoe, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from... Read more
Pauline Angerhofer
Obituaries December 9, 2024 0
Pauline Angerhofer, age 69, of Fulda, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home. Services for Pauline are currently pending. Please return as Pauline’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more
Betty Reyelts
Obituaries December 9, 2024 0
Betty Reyelts, 92, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot. Private services will be held. Betty Verneal Reyelts was born on January 3, 1932, to Henry and Frieda (Minder) Reil in Wilmot, SD. She was raised on her family’s farm... Read more
End-of-Season Volleyball Awards Announced
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2024 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, announced the end-of- season awards for 2024. Varsity AwardsSenior Addisyn Krause, a team captain, was named MVP. Addisyn led the Lady Bulldogs in aces with 83. She was second in assists at 279 and third in digs at 355.... Read more
If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will be cruising into downtown Milbank on a vintage fire truck during the Hometown Christmas celebration this Saturday. Visits with Santa are Free and start just after... Read more
Kelly Aakre
Obituaries December 6, 2024 0
Calvin “Kelly” Aakre, 68, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home in Milbank. A celebration of life was held on November 16, 2024, at Solem Lutheran Church near Hawley, MN. Pastor Micah Johnson officiated. Calvin “Kelly” Glen Aakre was born on June 30,... Read more
