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

Dakota State University in Madison announced its President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 Fall semester.  A total of 865 full-time and 190 part-time students were recognized for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0.  Milbank area students who received the honor and attend the university full time:Keaton... Read more

Royce Strasser, 78, of Summit, SD, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank, SD. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, April... Read more

Richard “Rich” Schneider, 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Avantara, in Milbank, SD.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more

Love is in the air just in time for you to lift the spirits of residents at local nursing homes and assisted living centers. Betsy Van Lith and Jessica Dockter are pumped up to help you make Valentine’s Day extra special.  Adopt a resident or send a balloon bouquet to... Read more