Milbank Middle School sixth grade student, Avery Whitesitt, was the local winner of the Grant County Conservation District’s Arbor Day essay contest. She is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Whitesitt. All sixth grade Middle School students wrote an essay. Her essay advances to the state competition. Avery’s winning essay:... Read more

Lucille Van Lith, age 91 of Milbank died April 1, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday... Read more

Evelyn Aden, age 81, of Milbank died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more

At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Thursday, March 30, 2017, as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day,” calling on all South Dakotans to recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of the men and women who served during the Vietnam War.... Read more

The Milbank High School band was the band of the day on March 18, during the 2017 State Class A Boys Basketball Tournament in Sioux Falls. Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association Wayne Carney presented MHS Band Director Susan Karels with a commemorative plaque during halftime... Read more

Three employees were recognized during Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative’s 76th Annual Membership Meeting March 23. Kenne Dailie, apprentice electrician for 10 years; Brandon Schmieg, journeyman lineman for 10 years; and Jessica Schuchard, administrative aid for 5 years were the honorees. Following an election, three members of the board of directors... Read more

The Milbank School District received a rebate of $42,253.40 from Otter Tail Power Company for its LED lighting retrofit project completed last summer. Brad Nelson, Energy Management Representative, and Kevin Kouba, Area Manager for Otter Tail, presented the check to Superintendent Tim Graf. Otter Tail Power offers rebates for up... Read more

Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative hosts its 76th annual meeting Thursday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The business meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. “Enjoy dinner and a short meeting,” says WVE General Manager Dave Page. “We need your input... Read more

The Babbel-ons Toastmasters Club is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its parent organization. Local members are: (l. to r.) VP of Education Natalie Remund; Kayla Pinkert; Dave Schaack; Secretary Talia Athey; and VP of Public Relations Jessica Roggenbuck. Front: Ashley Frerichs; President Chelsy Baugh; Treasurer Karla Wellnitz; and Sergeant at... Read more