The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost all... Read more

Lynne Quale, age 77 of Summit, SD died August 19, 2017, at Doughery Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) hosted its annual Back to School giveaway event Wednesday, August 9, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The project helped nearly 130 children from 60 families prepare for the upcoming school year. “The giveaway went very well,” stated Interlakes Community Action Partnership community service... Read more

Nadeane Buri, age 95, of Milbank died August 11, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVerne Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more

Registration for all St. Lawrence Catholic School students in preschool through sixth grade is Thursday, August 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All students must attend to have their photos taken for the school composites. This includes preschoolers and kindergarteners who are already registered. Lunch tickets, student planners, and... Read more

Need a blue bucket? Of course you do! This bucket is special. It helps sick or hurt children. Plus, it saves you 20% on almost everything you can cram into it at Seehafer Ace Hardware. Lawn care? Light bulbs? Faucets or locks? What’s on your blue bucket list? Seehafer Ace... Read more

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10 A.M. (instead of 9 A.M.) Andrena McEwen, age 96 of Ortonville died July 31, 2017, in Eagan, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. Ailsa Odom... Read more

The first day of school for students in the Milbank School District is Wednesday, August 23. Classes start at 8:15 a.m. On the first day, school dismisses at 2 p.m. Koch Elementary, Milbank Middle School, and Milbank High School offices open Monday, July 31. Registration is Wednesday, August 9, from... Read more

The Milbank Police Department investigated three calls of burglarized cars on July 13. Lukas Jackson at Terrace Garden Apartments reported his red 1999 Ford pickup was compromised and a DPMS AR-10 rifle was stolen. The rifle has a ballistic barrel and a Nightforce NXS scope. “If anyone has any information... Read more

Bud Thorpe, age 93, a long time Marvin resident died July 17, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate and burial with full military honors will... Read more