Harold Bohn
Obituaries August 18, 2025 0
Harold Bohn, 78, of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 15, 2025, at Avantara nursing home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the residence of Larry Bohn in Twin... Read more
Jonathan DeBoer Signs to Play Golf at Northwestern College
Local News August 17, 2025 0
MHS senior Jonathan DeBoer has signed a letter of intent to play for the men’s golf team at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Jonathan Beaver, head golf coach at Northwestern, was present at the signing to welcome DeBoer into the Raider family. DeBoer has been a member of... Read more
The Heroes Fire Truck Pull set for today along with National Night Out have both been postponed due to weather. Abbey Trapp of the Milbank Special Olympics says, “We will reschedule. We are working with law enforcement to find another date, and we will let you know when that... Read more
House Fire Claims Life of Revillo Man
Local News August 15, 2025 0
Peter Nelson, age 60 of Revillo, died in a house fire in Revillo on Thursday, August 14. Emergency services responded to a call of a structure fire at 8:45 a.m. Upon arrival, fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze, but Nelson was pronounced deceased. The Revillo Fire Department,... Read more
Fourteen new staff members will officially ring in the 2025-26 Milbank school year at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19. Dismissal will be at 3:15 p.m. The newest personnel will help greet 1,017 students, although the total number continues to increase. The final tally is expected to be announced... Read more
USD to Move Medical School to Sioux Falls
Local News August 14, 2025 0
The University of South Dakota announced it will move the state’s only medical school from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. According to the announcement made by USD President Sheila Gestring on August 14, the change will take place in time for the Fall 2027 semester. The university will then temporarily... Read more
School Board Launches E-Pass Program for MHS and MMS
Local News August 14, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on Monday, August 11, to finalize preparations for the 2025-26 school year. President Dick Schwandt, vice president Amy Thue, and Annelies Seffrood, Jeremy Steffensen, and Jon Christensen were present. Minutes from the July meetings were approved. Superintendent... Read more
Sandy Smit
Obituaries August 14, 2025 0
Sandra Rose (Barlund) Smit, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, four months to the day after the passing of her beloved husband, Cornelius “Corny” Smit in Aberdeen, SD. Private burial was held at the Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, SD. Sandy was... Read more
Cruz Prasnicki, a fifth-grade wrestler from Milbank, was named champion at the 2025 Rumble National Tournament held July 9-13 in Sandusky, Ohio. The 11-year-old then turned around and won the Cowboy Rumble held August 1-2 in Branson, Missouri. The tournament in Ohio featured over 4,000 wrestlers from 36 states... Read more
Landon David Plaga
Obituaries August 13, 2025 0
Landon David Plaga, was born peacefully sleeping in the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2025, in Sioux Falls, SD. Private family services were held, and burial was at the Milbank City Cemetery. Landon David Plaga was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2025, in... Read more
