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

If you believe “nothing runs like a Deere,” you’ve probably met Bill Schuneman of Schuneman Equipment in Milbank. Bill has been a John Deere man for over 40 years. His JD career started when he was hired as a sales associate with Day County Equipment in Webster in 1977. Now,... Read more

Mary DeVaal, age 87, of Milbank died July 2, 2017, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday at Mundwiler Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.... Read more

James Voeltz, age 92, of Milbank, formerly of Big Stone City, died on July 1, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. Dr. Peter Reynen will officiate and burial will be... Read more

Jake Adams, Iowa Hawkeye home run record holder, All-American, and Golden Spikes Award semi-finalist, is headed to the big leagues. Adams, the son of Milbank natives Bob and Laurie (Unzen) Adams, was selected by the Houston Astros in the sixth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. The 6-foot-2,... Read more

Some fathers have a good thing. Some fathers have a good thing and keep it going. In sports, there’s Laila and Muhammad Ali. In music, there’s Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus. At the movies, you find Jaden and Will Smith, Colin and Tom Hanks, and dozens of others. And don’t... Read more

Peggy Schuelke, a nurse practitioner for Avera Medical Group Revillo, completed a 300-mile bike tour across South Dakota. She participated in the 5th Annual Ride Across South Dakota (RASDAK) from June 4-10. Schuelke, and nearly 220 others, endured the week-long adventure in celebration of bike tourism in South Dakota. Riders,... Read more

It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk hosted another successful event on Friday, June 9. The organization has raised approximately $132,000 since August 1, 2016, in celebration of its 20th year. The 2017 walk was cut short by high winds, but attendees nevertheless enjoyed live music, great food, games, and... Read more

Eighteen future babysitters learned to change a diaper, dress, feed, and safely entertain small children at the Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic. “The youth spent the day learning and preparing to start their new babysitting jobs,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen gave... Read more