The Milbank Middle School wrestling team began their season with all Bulldog wrestlers placing in the top 10 at the Middle School Conference Metro Meet held at Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls on Saturday, November 23. Kyra Tostenson and Maxton Schaefer earned first-place finishes. Kyle Schneck and Andrea... Read more
Jolly hearts is how the holiday starts at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas events. Join your friends and neighbors this Saturday, December 7. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Music Park on North Main Street at 6 p.m. But there will be plenty of glow before and... Read more
Marcella Johnson
Obituaries December 3, 2024 0
Marcella Johnson, age 99, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 2, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, from 5:00... Read more
Donald Scharf
Obituaries December 3, 2024 0
Donald J. Scharf, age 65 of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 1, 2024, at his residence. Private family services will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Donald Jay Scharf was born on January 7, 1959, in Aberdeen, SD. He was... Read more
Ho, ho, hoping for some holiday fun, kids? Make a Christmas craft at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Saturday, December 7. The program is free! No registration is required. Just join the group between 9 a.m. and noon. Choose a craft from one of three age levels.... Read more
Bulldogs Win Second-Place Sweepstakes Trophy at Central
Local News December 2, 2024 0
Kathy Tyler, head debate coach for MHS, said, “ In spite of illness, injury, and other incidents, the Milbank Speech and Debate team walked away from the Aberdeen Golden Eagle Cup with the second-place Class A sweepstakes trophy. The tournament took place on at Aberdeen Central on November 22-23.... Read more
Handmade and artisan gifts are on everyone’s list this year. Milbank’s Hometown Christmas makes it easy to find extra-special gifts. The 2024 Craft and Vendor Fair sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is set for Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the... Read more
Orlean Lardy
Obituaries December 2, 2024 0
Orlean Lardy, 89, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. A prayer service will start at 2:30 p.m.,... Read more
Doris Christianson
Obituaries December 2, 2024 0
Doris Christianson, 92, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday,... Read more
Lyle Hoeke
Obituaries November 29, 2024 0
Lyle Clifford Hoeke, 68, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on November 21st, 2024. Lyle was born on July 12th, 1956 in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of Clifford and Darlene Hoeke. Lyle was the second of five children. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1974. After high... Read more
