Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke reports recent calls for gas leaks and sewer vent issues. He reminds everyone to be especially vigilant if we should get any more bouts of severe cold weather this spring. In extremely cold weather, water vapor in the vent can freeze the top of your... Read more

Dick Benson, age 62, of Clinton, MN, passed away on February 24, 2022, in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, March 4 from 5:00 p.m. until... Read more

Donald Tiegs, age 91, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00... Read more

The Flower Shoppe in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce.  Pick up your passport at any of the participating businesses listed below and start shopping! Your passport... Read more

Alphonse Joseph (Joe) Holtzmann, age 101, of Milbank, SD, died at the St. Williams Care Facility on January 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Alice (McCaffrey) Holtzmann, in May of 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 29,... Read more

Edward “Ed” Brandenburger, age 86, of Clear Lake, SD, formerly of Revillo, SD, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, SD.... Read more

Ten years ago today, on December 8, 2011, Sam Grorud, 16, climbed up the ladder to Heaven after fighting a courageous, nine-month battle with leukemia. It is only human for us to cry and pose the question, “Why?”  Sam, however, responded heroically to God’s call.   He wrote, “I still... Read more

Carlene Wittnebel of Milbank won $250 in Ol’ Mill Bucks by shopping in Milbank during the Let’s Keep The Cheer Here promotion sponsored by The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Laurie Folk Chamber Director announced the lucky winner on Wednesday, December 1. Wittnebel made a purchase at Valley Queen then... Read more

Today is Veterans Day and the 100th Anniversary of the commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. On November 11, 1921, a funeral was held and the unidentified remains of a World War I soldier were interred to represent all the unknown soldiers.  The first... Read more

Dolores Halvorson, age 78, of Beardsley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Browns Valley Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more