Sixth-grader Mia Van Lith claimed the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at St. Lawrence School on January 23. Van Lith outlasted Layten Osowski in the tie breaker round to win the competition. Siera Wenzl finished third. Mia now takes the South Dakota State Bee Qualifying Test and... Read more

Milbank High School announces the list of second quarter honor roll recipients for the 2017-2018 school year. Perfection – 4.0 Freshmen – Hali Essington, Jose Flores De Salazar, Amaya Street, Madi Thue, Jessica Van Peursem, Peyten Wiese. Sophomores – Noah Murso, Amy Nelson, Tracy Pillatzki, Danica Schulte. Juniors – Kevin... Read more

Four members of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team excelled during the Watertown Optimist High Point Meet Saturday and Sunday, January 13-14. High point medals were awarded to the top eight swimmers in each age group. Amaya Street captured first place high point in the girls 13-14 age group with... Read more

Gwendolyn Oswood, age 64, resident of Big Stone City, SD, died on January 15, 2018 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville after a long battle with Alzheimers. Funeral Services for Gwendolyn Oswood are scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN.... Read more

Gordon “Sam” Jarman, age 78, of Milbank, died January 14, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD.  Rev. Bob Hansen and Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate, and burial will be in... Read more

The Milbank School District Board of Education gave their approval for the position of an instructional coach which will be paid for by the Personnel Development Grant the district recently received. Approval was given during the regular meeting of the board Monday, January 8. The district was awarded the Personnel... Read more

Andi Ward, a 6th Grade teacher in the Summit School District, is one of only five South Dakota classroom teachers to achieve National Board Certification in 2017. “National Board Certified teachers demonstrate a deep knowledge of their content and a commitment to improving their instruction. It’s no easy task, and... Read more

Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home announces the death of Allen L. Gronfeld of Johnson, MN, age 69, who died on January 6, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be Wednesday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church near Johnson, MN, with Rev. Eugene Andrus officiating. ... Read more

Jane Roehr, age 69 of Milbank  died December 20, 2017, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank.  Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate.  Burial will be in the Milbank City... Read more

Churches around the Milbank area will be celebrating Christmas. Here is the complete list of services and events in our community: Central United Methodist Church Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve services at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. Parkview United Methodist Church Sunday, December 24 -Christmas Eve service at 11:00 am... Read more