Remember to Vote on Tuesday, June 4
Local News June 3, 2024 0
The polls will remain open from 7 a.m.until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, to conduct South Dakota’s Primary Election. The election is the precursor to the Presidential General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5. Voters will receive a ballot coinciding with their party registration (except for... Read more
Kevin DeVries
Obituaries June 1, 2024 0
Kevin DeVries, age 66 of Milbank, passed away on May 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial at a later date will be in... Read more
Milbank finished its DARE programs for 2024 with St. Lawrence School’s DARE graduation on May 10. A total of 82 students from Milbank’s two elementary schools successfully completed the program this year. According to Candee Cloos, fifth-grade teacher at St. Lawrence, the students attended 10 sessions with Officer Jake... Read more
Valley Queen’s 33rd Annual Cheeseburger Day is udderly the place to be on Tuesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Enjoy a free will lunch that includes a delicious cheeseburger, chips, and milk. Ketchup with your friends and neighbors outdoors at the Grant County 4-H grounds. Relax... Read more
Payton Brown, a 2024 MHS graduate, placed third in the 1600-meter run at State when he clocked in at 4:21.47. With his time, Brown also broke the previous MHS school record set by Gerald Hermans 60 years ago in 1964. James Batchelor (GRAD) was just behind him in ninth... Read more
Milbank Burglary Suspect Arrested at Super 8
Local News May 30, 2024 0
The Watertown Police Department apprehended Jason Doucette, 45, of Milbank shortly before noon today, May 30, at the Super 8 Motel in Watertown. Police received a tip from a concerned citizen and dispatched a SWAT team to the motel at 503 14th Avenue in Watertown. On their arrival, Doucette... Read more
Suspect Arrested For Milbank Burglaries
Local News May 30, 2024 0
The Milbank Police Department just announced Jason Doucette of Milbank has been arrested as a suspect in the recent rash of burglaries in the Milbank and Wilmot area. A victim of the crimes stated over 20 homes in Grant and Roberts counties have been hit. This is a developing... Read more
“What a day for weather!” Mark Keeton, head coach for Milbank’s Lady Bulldogs remarked regarding the girls Region 1A golf championship. The meet was held May 23 at Olive Grove Golf Course in Groton. Keeton said, “The tournament started out with wind, then we had a short delay due... Read more
Musicians of the Month and Top Practice Award winners for each grade were recognized at Milbank Middle School. Susan Karels serves as the band instructor at Milbank Middle School. 8th Grade Musicians of the Month: Mackenzie Mueller, Macie VanLith, Andrew Karels, Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Tate Pew, Jaylynn Fraasch, Phillip Yost, and... Read more
George Humphrey
Obituaries May 27, 2024 0
George E. Humphrey, age 80, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 18, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. George Edmund Humphrey was born November 2, 1943, in... Read more
