Milbank Burglary Suspect Arrested at Super 8
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
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
Schuchard Advances to State Golf Meet
“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
Middle School Band Students Earn End-of-Year Awards
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
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
Utonia Raaf

Utonia Raaf

Obituaries May 26, 2024 0

Utonia Raaf, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Ava’s House Hospice Care in Sioux Falls, SD. Services are currently pending. Please return as Utonia’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more
Gene Kneeland

Gene Kneeland

Obituaries May 26, 2024 0

Gene Kneeland, age 58, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Summit, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4,... Read more
Calvin Brown

Calvin Brown

Obituaries May 26, 2024 0

Calvin E. Brown, age 83, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home. Calvin is the brother-in-law of Tim and Tana Mundwiler. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, Red Oak. Burial will... Read more
Jim Madison

Jim Madison

Obituaries May 25, 2024 0

Alfred “Jim” Madison, age 91, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Browns Valley Health Center. All are invited to attended graveside services which will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Cemetery in Browns Valley, MN. A... Read more
Herman Hein

Herman Hein

Obituaries May 25, 2024 0

Herman Hein, Jr., age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 24, 2024.Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Mundwiler Funeral Home. A prayer service will... Read more