MHS senior Toby Schneck collected the 100th wrestling victory of his high school career in the meet against Harrisburg during the dual tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, December 12. Toby has been a varsity wrestler for the Bulldogs since seventh grade. He is the son of Brian and Sherri Schneck. “Toby... Read more

Thomas Koeniguer, age 75, of Milbank, SD, died on December 16, 2020, at Wilmot Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20, at the church... Read more

Robert “Bob” J. Stropnicky, age 60, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on December 15, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will... Read more

James Munro, age 58, of Sisseton, SD,  passed away on December 15, 2020, in Sisseton. Private family services will be held. James Allyn Munro was born on January 29, 1962, in Milbank, SD. He was the son of Kenneth Munro Jr. and Adele (Tortenson) Munro. James was raised and grew... Read more

The smartest man in the world, Daniel Merrill Petersen, age 81, completed his last “Hail Mary” play on football Sunday, December, 13, 2020. This play call came with the greatest reward for him: a reunion like no other with beloved family and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held on... Read more

Kenneth J. Simonitch, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on December 2nd at St. William’s Care Center (Milbank).  His loving wife of 70 years was present at his side. A private family service for Ken will be held at First English Lutheran Church on Monday,... Read more

Fred Lockwood, age 89, of Ortonville, died on November, 29 at Ortonville Area Health Services A private service will be held for Fred with his immediate family. A Celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021. Inurnment will be in Mound Cemetery Frederick Leigh Lockwood was born... Read more

Give local cheer the green light. And red ones, too. And how about some twinkly ones? The Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Extension Service, and a variety of community organizations are launching Christmas in the Park this year to brighten the city of Milbank and lift everyone’s spirits.  Lighted displays will be featured... Read more

The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and six... Read more

The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and six... Read more