Lucille Hublou marked her 102nd birthday on Saturday, August 19, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. She recently became a resident there after she took a tumble last winter and broke her wrist. The sticker affixed to her rosy-hued top proclaims “It’s My Birthday!” but only the gold balloons... Read more

Sara Colombe, agriculture instructor at Milbank High School, was selected to join a group of 12-16 educators in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota who will be trained in beekeeping to help them develop a curriculum related to beekeeping. Each will receive apiary equipment for their school. The goal is... Read more

Six Milbank Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members, who qualified for the 46th Annual International Leadership Conference, competed with over 12,000 students from across the world from June 21-25. The event was held at the Omni Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. During the conference, 91 outstanding HOSA  members were awarded scholarships from... Read more

On June 14, Milbank Middle School students proved they can get to school at 5 a.m. All it takes is a little motivation. A group of 100 students, parents, and staff left MIlbank to catch a flight that day in Omaha. The flight would whisk them to our nation’s capital... Read more

David Eugene Loup entered the presence of Jesus Christ on June 19, 2023, at the age of 80 years. He passed away in Milbank, SD, after a 7-year battle with prostate cancer.  He left his earthly body holding hands with his wife, Edith. Funeral services will be held on Monday,... Read more

Donald “Don” Reiffenberger, age 75, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home from a short battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City,... Read more

The Milbank School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 11. Members of the board approved the minutes from the May meeting. The board also approved the recommendation brought forth by Superintendent Justin Downes to keep in place the district’s current Return-to-Learn plan. Three staff positions were approved for... Read more

Approximately 200 children have signed up for Summer Reading at the Grant County Public Library.  A spokesperson for the library says 200 is a record number of attendees for the annual  program that continues until July 12.  All Together Now is the theme for 2023. Touch-a-Truck Meet-a-Hero started things rolling on May 31. ... Read more

Connie Voeltz, age 79, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 20, 2023, at Avantara – Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Pastor Kristy Liebe will officiate and burial will be... Read more

Julie Jegela, age 73, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, died on May 15, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held... Read more