Eight youth took part in the Fourth Annual Unity Square Kids Triathlon on May 23. The event consisted of a 100-yard swim, a 1.8 mile bike ride, and an 800-meter run. Unity Square sponsored the event and the Milbank Kiwanis Club assisted.   Official results with times listed: Age 8... Read more

Kenneth “Ken” Keller, age 91, resident of Milbank, SD, died on May 19, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00... Read more

During Senior Awards Day On May 8 over forty MHS Seniors in the class of 2019 were awarded $958,697.00 in scholarships. The list of recipients are :                                               ... Read more

Korbin Leddy, a member of Grant County 4-H, was recognized as a Distinguished Finalist with the Prudential Spirit of Community Volunteerism Award program. Korbin was awarded an engraved bronze medallion and a President’s Volunteer Service Award certificate signed by President Trump. Korbin, a freshman at MHS, has been instrumental in... Read more

Mary “Peg” Kay, age 100, of Aberdeen, SD, formerly of Wilmot, SD, died on May 10, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, SD, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot.... Read more

The 2019 It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk is coming up soon! It’s the weekend of June 14. Find it just down the block at Farley Park and help your neighbors who live in every corner of Grant County. Want to help, but not sure what to do? Check... Read more

Justin Downes has been selected as the new superintendent to lead the Milbank School District. Downes is currently the superintendent of the Arlington School District. The Milbank School District Board of Education announced Downes’ verbal acceptance at a special meeting of the board on Monday, April 15. Downes replaces Tim... Read more

Rev. Dale G. Seffrood, 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. His death came peacefully and pragmatically – just as he lived his life – with his wife Eunice at his side. A committal service is being planned for... Read more

Robert LeRoy Jorschumb, age 81, of Ortonville, MN, died on April 6, 2019, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery in Wheaton, MN. Robert LeRoy Jorschumb was born on January 20, 1938, to Emil and... Read more

Milbank High School released the third quarter honor roll today. Students named to the list include: PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN: Hattie Muellenbach, Savanna Osowski, Jack Sandvig, Bennett Schwenn, Benett Street SOPHOMORES: Siri Bien, Emma DeBoer, DeAndre French, Jenna Johnson, Allison Leddy, Noemi Luis Gomez, Jessica Pillatzki, Drake Rogers, Amaya Street, Madi... Read more