Jerome “Jerry” Van Hout, 89, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held... Read more

Sara Colombe, MHS ag teacher and FFA adviser, learned she has been chosen as a finalist for the Golden Owl Award in a surprise ceremony at the school on Friday, February 21. Colombe is the recipient of the District One award for South Dakota and was nominated by students, parents,... Read more

Milbank is sending five male and one female wrestler to the 2025 SDHSAA State Wrestling Championships this Thursday, February 27 through Saturday, March 1. The action will take place in the Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City.  The wrestlers qualified at the Region 1A meet in Hartford on... Read more

Beverly Anderson, 93, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held at Zion Community Church in Wilmot at a later date. Beverly Anne (Williams) Anderson was born May 23,1931 in Wilmot, South Dakota, to... Read more

If you are in the Watertown area the next time it snows, you might salute Han Snowlo for clearing your path. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced Han Snowlo as one of the winners of their fifth annual Snowplow Naming Contest. Han Snowlo joins Albert Icestein and Frost... Read more

Our cherished “Jo” passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, just as she wished—in her own home, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 71. She is now singing and dancing in heaven and most likely playing a game of Whist with Stella and Oscar. She poured her... Read more

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. The Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or organization making a positive contribution to South Dakota’s agricultural industry. Nominations are due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources by... Read more

Lake Area Technical College has announced its President’s List. The list honors students who have achieved academic honors for the 2024 Fall Semester.  Founded in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, LAT now offers  31 programs, including hybrid and online E-degrees. With an attendance of over 2,600... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs earned sixth place in South Dakota as a team at the Class A State Gymnastics Meet on Friday and Saturday, February 14-15 at the  Watertown Civic Arena. Individually, Milbank’s Hannah Brown won the fourth-place medal in the Vault competition and Macyn Dunnhoo took eighth in the state... Read more

The 34th Annual Piano Festival will be held Sunday, February 23, at 1:30 pm in the Milbank High School Theater. Admission is Free. Everyone is invited to attend. The festival, sponsored by the Milbank area piano teachers, is designed to showcase the talents of area musicians and to encourage them... Read more