The Milbank Orphan Grain Train is celebrating its 10th anniversary by expanding. The nonprofit organization is constructing a 30 by 40-foot addition to its warehouse to be used only to package Mercy Meals. Mercy Meals are rice-based nutrition packages prepared in Milbank and shipped domestically and internationally to those in... Read more

Ruth Modin, age 98, of Milbank, SD, died on September 19, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Kent Groethe will officiate, and burial will be at Milbank... Read more

Clint Schultz, Jr., age 56, Graceville, MN, who died on September 7, 2019. A celebration of Clint’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. For anyone who knew Clint, they knew he didn’t throw anything... Read more

Curtis A. “Curt” Hallberg, aged 94 years, 7 months, and 25 days; went home to his eternal reward on August 28, 2019, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be... Read more

Over 200 families have food in their cupboards thanks to the food giveaway sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota on August 21. Brenda Maass, co-coordinator of the event for GCCSC, says, “We received the most food ever from Feeding South Dakota – nearly four... Read more

Cleo Marie (Anderson) Mann, age 87, of Milbank, SD, died on August 2, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 –... Read more

Milbank’s Crazy Days is Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3 in downtown Milbank. Most stores open at 8 a.m. Friday morning. Look for mad-as-a-hatter discounts on all summer merchandise at Linda’s Fashions. Prices have been slashed up to 70 percent. At Whimsy on Main, check out tables loaded with... Read more

There’s a new park in town and it’s ready to be filled with live music every day! Employee Helping Hands (EHH) committee members from Valley Queen unveiled the park today, July 25. The outdoor playground equipment is a collection of brightly-accented percussion instruments designed for children of all ages. The... Read more

Ardell June Dick, 85, of Morris, MN and former resident of Graceville, passed away July 19, 2019, at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville, MN. Pastor Eugene Andrus will officiate. Burial... Read more

Business – 4th of July Open or Closed/ Friday, July 5  Open or Closed Adler Feed and Seed – Closed/Open Avera Milbank Clinic – Closed/Open Bat Mobile Wireless – Closed/Closed Berens Warehouse Groceries- Open 8AM-6PM/ Open Bien Pharmacy – Closed/Open Big Stone Clinic – Closed/Closed Big Stone Therapies – Closed/Open... Read more