Student musicians of Renae Wollschlager and Megan Tschetter held a joint recital for family and friends on Sunday, April 28, at Central Church in Milbank. Pianists: Back row – (l. to r.) Leticia Stahl, Addison Brown, Riley Brown, Macie VanLith, Elyssa Tomac, Ellie Trapp, Tanen Schmieg, and Makenna Young. Middle row... Read more
Millie Pederson
Obituaries May 7, 2024 0
Mildred “Millie” Pederson, age 90, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 7, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Mildred Grace (Morton) Pederson was born on March 11, 1934, in Milbank, SD. She was the sixth... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will perform their annual spring concerts May 6-7 in the Milbank High School Theater. Music awards will also be presented and senior musicians will be recognized.. The sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade concert is set for Monday, May 6.... Read more
Sue (Volkart) Spangenberg
Obituaries May 6, 2024 0
Susan “Sue” Lynn (Volkart) Spangenberg, 73, of Stockholm, SD, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Mundwiler Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. “Remembrance” Luncheon will be... Read more
74 couples took a stroll and danced against a backdrop of a “Midnight Garden” during the 2024 MHS Grand March and Prom on Saturday, April 27, at Milbank High School. Event co-chairs included Siera Wenzl. Claire Snaza, Ella Sandvig, Katie Kruger, and Emmett Hanson. Melissa Gall and Nancy Quade... Read more
Senior Raul Berrones was named the April Student of the Month for Milbank High School. He is the son of Luis Berrones and Lorena Padraza. Raul is active in football and FFA. He was recently elected as South Dakota’s state FFA vice president. He also attended Boys State. Raul... Read more
Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana has received a gift of $100,000 from the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF). The check was presented to the Make-A-Wish® headquarters in Sioux Falls on World Wish Day on April 29. The donation brings the total TEF has donated to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library is holding a book sale from May 1-22 during normal library hours. Books are being sold by donation. All proceeds will be used to buy supplies and prizes for the 2024 Summer Reading Program for children. This year’s theme is Adventure Begins at... Read more
Landon Novy Awarded National FFA Scholarship
Local News May 1, 2024 0
Landon Novy has been selected by the National FFA Foundation to receive a scholarship designed to encourage students who are likely to become future leaders in agriculture. The recipients are chosen on the basis of the time and effort they have devoted to FFA involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural... Read more
Greg “Junior” Koepke
Obituaries May 1, 2024 0
Greg “Junior” Koepke, age 59, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Brookings, SD. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to... Read more
