Milbank High School released the second quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students named to the list include:  PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Ivy Dreis, Morgean French,Evan Henderson, Debrianna Hicks, Perla Martinez Ayala, Jeter Scoular, Liam Street, Cody Wiik. SOPHOMORES:Ashlynn Batchelor, Alex Baugh, Alexia Contreras, Jacy Dexter, Olivia Foell, Kalli Grong,... Read more

Jerry Mielitz, 80, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank... Read more

Gordon Johnson, age 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Avantara Milbank nursing home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024,... Read more

Craig Hogan, 59, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Milbank Area Hospital in Milbank. Craig’s wishes were that there be no formal services. Craig Allen Hogan was born on September 4, 1964, to Betty Boone in Seattle, Washington. At one years old Craig was adopted... Read more

Youth wrestlers from across the region competed on Sunday, January 7.  The scores reflect an abundance of upcoming talent in the Milbank area. Results from the meet: Tots 6 & Under 38-39Reed Gapp – Fourth place   —  scored 4.0 team points Round 1 – Grady Peterson (Dakota Boyz Wrestling... Read more

Lynette Pew, age 64, of Corona, SD, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more

Amalia “Malie” Quade, age 91, of rural Corona, SD, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Padre David Garza will celebrate the Mass. Visitation... Read more

George Heustess, 66, of South Shore, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Avantara in Milbank. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Scotty’s Black Lab Tavern in South Shore. George Jesse Heustess was born on August 25, 1957,... Read more

Kim Nelson, former coach of the MHS Bulldogs, announced his retirement from high school football. Nelson served as a head varsity coach for 45 years in a row. He earned the title of the Winningest Coach in South Dakota History by amassing a record of 314-154. Milbank is where it... Read more

The St. Lawrence Student Council went the extra mile to help those who could use an extra smile this Christmas. The group, working in conjunction with the Grant County ICAP office, collected holiday items that promote “Family Togetherness.” The treats will be distributed as part of the Angel Tree program.... Read more