Harlan Plagge, 79, of Big Stone City, SD, and formerly of Montevideo, MN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Private family services will be held. Harlan Duane Plagge was born on March 16, 1946, in Hampton, IA, to Clarence and Clara (Tabbatt)... Read more

James “Jim” Koepke, 64, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service... Read more

Dustin Tatro, 42, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Visitation services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, and will close with a prayer... Read more

Olivia Foell, Miss Milbank 2026, is competing in the 80th Annual South Dakota Snow Queen Festival along with 26 other candidates from across the state. The Festival began Thursday, January 8, with receptions, banquets, workshops, a skating party, rehearsals, and local visits. Olivia was escorted into the banquet by her... Read more

Allen Thompson, age 72, of Stockholm, SD, passed away on December 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Elim Evangelical Mission Church in Stockholm. Rev. Jim Robertson will officiate. Visitation will be held at... Read more

“We had a wonderful weekend spreading holiday cheer during Milbank Hometown Christmas and are so thankful for our sponsors, businesses, volunteers, and the community for their continued support,” stated Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC).  The weekend of December 5-6 was filled with holiday... Read more

Berens Market in Milbank presented a check for $2400 to Grant County Combined Appeal. The business held a take-out rib benefit in October with the  proceeds earmarked to support the 2025 Combined Appeal campaign. Employees also donated to the cause. Brandon Berens, owner of Berens Market, said, “Thank you to our... Read more

Ho-ho-hoping to get a sweet picture of your littles with Santa? Be in downtown Milbank Saturday night, December 6. Santa will be arriving at First Interstate Bank at 6:30 p.m. just after Miss Milbank 2026 lights up the tree at the Valley Queen Music Park at 6 p.m. But, that’s... Read more

There’s no place like home for the holidays! The annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will have jingling all the way.  Start your holidays with a jam-packed weekend of fun, food, and festivities.  First up, is the Soup and Cookie Walk on Friday, December 5, from 5-7 p.m .It’s causing quite... Read more

Dorothy Schuler, 95, of Corona, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4:00... Read more