Marlin “Fritz” Kasuske
Obituaries August 7, 2024 0
Marlin “Fritz” Kasuske, 93, formerly of Twin Brooks, SD, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Iowa. Private family grave-side services were held on August 12 at the Milbank City Cemetery. Marlin Leo Kasuske was born on August 15, 1930, at the family farm near Twin Brooks. He... Read more
Tomorrow, August 7, is the last day of registration for Milbank’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Registration is being held in the Milbank Elementary School gym. Special Olympics will be serving malts from 9 a.m.until 4 p.m. A free will donation is requested. Valley Queen will be serving grilled... Read more
Shawn Stemsrud, a graduate of the MHS Class of 2018, received the South Dakota American Choral Directors Association (SDACDA) Encore Award. Stemsrud was recognized for his award during the 2024 Honor Choir and Reunion Alumni Choir Concert held at the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls on August 2.... Read more
Anna Neugebauer, Camryn Sovell, Ashlynn Batchelor, Graham Lightfield, Garrett Weber, and Bryan Meyer – all students at MHS – performed in concert with the 50th South Dakota High School Honor Choir at the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, August 2. Lynda R. Hasseler, D.M.A, a professor of music... Read more
Dave Page Explains Cause of WVEC Power Outages
Local News August 6, 2024 0
Dave Page, general manager of Whetstone Valley Electric, reported cooperative customers experienced two power outages –one last weekend and one early this week. Both stemmed from equipment working in those areas. On Saturday, August 3, approximately 200 Whetstone Valley Electric members north and west of Millbank experienced an interruption... Read more
Donna Berkner
Obituaries August 5, 2024 0
Donna Berkner, age 72, of Stockholm, SD, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
Eric Townsend, head coach for the MHS cross country teams says, “ It’s hard to believe, but we are about two weeks from the official start of the 2024 season. Townsend outlined information and the practice schedule for the first days for both boys and girls in grades 7-12.... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library registered 49 kids for two sessions of their summer reading program. Along with their guests, the program accommodated 57 children during the two-month program. Each week, the kids enjoyed activity sheets, games, songs, and special events such as the live professional ventriloquist show.... Read more
Jackson Andrew Maas
Obituaries August 5, 2024 0
Jackson Andrew Maas was born peacefully sleeping and gained his angel wings on July 28, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A private memorial service will be held at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Pastor Melanie Reiners will officiate. Some only dream of angels,... Read more
Trevor Henderson
Obituaries August 5, 2024 0
Trevor Henderson, 41, of Benson, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home in Benson. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Inman Cemetery near Henning, MN. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Trevor James Henderson was born on July... Read more
