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

Happy Mother’s Day! Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on graduation. This year, both special events fell on the same day, Sunday, May 14, in Milbank. Of course, sharing is nothing new to your mother. She has been doing it forever or at least as far back as you can... Read more

Sharon Steltz, age 80, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday,... Read more

Jody Welberg, age 59 of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 4, 2023, following a three-year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Justin Neguebauer will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from... Read more

MHS junior Amelia Pederson was awarded second place in the drawing category at the John Sieh Legacy art show at Dakotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen on April 19-20. Artists from 17 high schools in North and South Dakota competed individually and as teams.  Created in 1996 as a two-day event, students enter... Read more