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
Kathi Tharaldson
Obituaries August 9, 2025 0
Kathi Tharaldson, age 83, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Episcopal Church Homes of Minnesota in St. Paul. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation... Read more
A bridge south of Milbank now bears the name of a hometown hero—Private First Class Ronald Clifford Dexter—who was killed in action while serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Transportation, hosted... Read more
Donna O’Farrell
Obituaries July 31, 2025 0
Donna O’Farrell, age 56, of Marvin, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Pastor Dr. Peter Reynen will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held a ribbon-cutting for its newest member, Tillma Travel, on Thursday, July 31. The ceremony was held during the Chamber Coffee get-together for July, hosted by Tillma Travel. Tillma Travel is owned by Karen (Dahle) Tillma, who is an independent travel adviser... Read more
Gary Hyde
Obituaries July 30, 2025 0
Gary Hyde, 79, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:00... Read more
