Eugene Cloos
Obituaries June 27, 2016 0
Eugene Cloos, age 81 of Big Stone City, SD died June 27, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City on Friday, July 1, at 11:00 a.m. Padre’ Da’vid Garza will celebrate the Mass... Read more
Sharon Wellnitz Receives State VFW Award
Local News June 27, 2016 0
Sharon Wellnitz of Milbank was presented the Susie Radigan Award during the 2016 VFW State Convention in Deadwood June 9-12. This was the second consecutive year she earned the award. She received the award in recognition of her service as an outstanding district president. “I am honored to receive... Read more
The Milbank High School boys basketball team took part in a team camp at the University of Minnesota Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. The team ended up 1-5, but three of its losses were within 10 points. “I was pleased with the boys’ effort and concentration on trying to... Read more
Robyn Wulff
Obituaries June 25, 2016 0
Robyn Wulff, age 72, of Big Stone City, SD, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, with Rev. David Tonn officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood... Read more
If Taylor Thue seems to be a natural born runner, she probably is. Running- well, it runs in her family. Taylor broke a school record this year in the 300-meter hurdles, so soon her name will be added to the record board in the MHS Armory. The same board... Read more
Lake Farley Summer Event Series Kicks Off Saturday
Local News June 23, 2016 0
The Lake Farley Summer Events Series has been redesigned for 2016. It takes off this Saturday when Q-Fest and the Ski Show hit the park in Milbank. “We are excited to get rolling,” said Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Laura Kelly. “It will be fun a day.” Q-Fest... Read more
The Milbank American Legion Post #9 baseball team battled tough competition and suffered three losses during the Aberdeen Smitty’s Vern Jark Wood Bat Tournament June 17-19. In the opening game, Milbank secured a 12-0 victory over Mobridge. Tristan Hall led Post #9’s offense with four runs and two hits.... Read more
Fourth Street Road Construction Project Moves Along
Local News June 23, 2016 0
Progress has been made on the road construction project along Fourth Street from Highway 12 to Park Drive. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the underground work is completed with all pipes installed. “We are waiting for the bacteria water test results to come back,” he explained. “Once that... Read more
Firechiefs Remain Hot With Three Victories
Milbank Area Baseball June 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team is firing on all cylinders. They added three more wins to their record this week. The Chiefs have compiled a 10-2 record with wins over Aurora, Castlewood, and Clear Lake. Milbank hosted Aurora Wednesday, June 15, and battled to an 11-7 win. Aurora... Read more
Investigation of Grant County Murder Continues
Local News June 22, 2016 0
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley tells The Valley Express that progress has been made in the investigation of the murder of Tess Morgan Monae White. A landowner found the body of the 25-year-old in a farm field in western Grant County on May 17th. White was from West Allis,... Read more
