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
Milbank FFA members Isaak Weston, Kalli Moser, Cody Wiik, Kayla Schweer, Ashlynn Lamp, and Megan Wiese attended the annual leadership retreat put on by the South Dakota FFA Association at Storm Mountain Christian Camp in Rapid City from July 22-25. Sara Colombe and Hannah Schrader, the Milbank chapter’s co-advisers,... Read more
Sara Colombe, the agriscience teacher and FFA adviser at Milbank High School, successfully completed the 21st Annual National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy in Lexington, Kentucky. She joined over 522 outstanding agriscience teachers from across the country who have also earned the title. The... Read more
Brandon Peery of 203 Realty Receives Rising Star Award
Local News August 12, 2025 0
Brandon Peery, a member of the 203 Realty team in Milbank, was named as the 2025 Rising Star by the Northeast South Dakota Association of REALTORS®. The award was announced at a luncheon on August 5. The association covers an eight-county area that includes Codington, Clark, Day, Deuel, Hamlin,... Read more
John Loeschke
Obituaries August 12, 2025 0
John Loeschke, 65, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident in Montana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at the church on... Read more
Shirley Smith
Obituaries August 12, 2025 0
Shirley Smith, age 96, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at The Shores of Lake Phalen Assisted Living in Maplewood, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pascal... Read more
