Douglas Tschetter, a longtime debate coach at Milbank High School, will be inducted into the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Hall of Fame. Mr. Tschetter will receive the accolade –  the highest honor that can be awarded to a high school speech and debate coach – posthumously during the... Read more

“Applications for the 2025-26 Grant County Combined Appeal are now available,” stated Jolene Rick Executive Director of the Milbank High School Educational Foundation.  Applications have been emailed to the 2024 recipients as well as any groups that requested one. Completed applications with all supporting materials are due back by Friday,... Read more

Dennis Richard Sullivan, 64, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and formerly of Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. Minnesota Services: Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Graceville, MN. Burial will... Read more

Gustavus “Gus” Guenther, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more

2025 Farley Fest – the best outdoor event of the Summer –  just got bigger! This year, Farley Fest is adding an extra day. Yep, get ready for three days of non-stop fun from Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22.  Saturday Night is Concert Night and Jamie Henderson, executive... Read more

Clark S. Haliburton, age 69, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Prairie Lakes Hospital. Memorial Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Carlene Rhody will officiate. The family encourages attendees to dress casual... Read more

The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20. Kristy Liebe, owner of The Flower Shoppe, will be the guest speaker. A short business meeting will follow the presentation. Spring door prizes will be given away. Read more

Alice “Toni” Bernard, 78, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Avantara in Milbank, SD. A joint Mass of Christian Burial will be held to honor and celebrate the lives of Alice “Toni” Bernard and her brother, John Bernard, who passed away on February 28, 2020,... Read more

John Stallman, 69, of Dumont, MN, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center in Wheaton, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Clinton Memorial Building in Clinton, MN. John Leo Stallman... Read more

Ruth Hansen, age 101, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00... Read more