The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs high school basketball team has battled adversity this season but maintains a positive attitude as they suffered a close 61-56 loss to the Ortonville Trojans Tuesday, February 16, on the road. Milbank Area holds a 5-14 record with one regular season game remaining. The teams... Read more

St. William’s Care Center crowned its Valentines Day king and queen on Friday, February 12. Delmer Cardwell was chosen as king and Marjorie Parker was adorned with the queen’s crown. Entertainment throughout the day was provided by Jim Christenson and Leon Eisenschenk. Golden Living Center held its party on Saturday,... Read more

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R- S.D.) today announced his Community Conversations program in which he will travel the state visiting with various communities. Community Conversations will allow Rounds to hear firsthand from local leaders, constituents and business owners to better understand their local interests and concerns. “Strong, prosperous... Read more

Five Milbank Area grapplers secured a top six finish at their final wrestling invitational meet of the regular season Saturday, February 13, in Huron. Jake Anderson, Alec Bien, Tanner Kettwig, Jordan Pollock and Brodie Holtquist earned their way to the awards stand at the conclusion of the individual tournament. Anderson... Read more

Just when many of us were starting to feel the relief of lower gas prices, President Obama put forward a plan to increase the price at the pump by about 25 cents per gallon.  Obviously, he does not recognize that many people are just trying to keep their heads above... Read more

Orville Seaboy, age 80, of Summit, SD, died Friday, February 12, 2016, at his home. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Rev. Marion Paulis will officiate. An all night wake... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce is shaking things up this summer and making changes to Farley Fest. “In previous years, we packed everything into one weekend,” stated Chamber Director Connie Larson. “This year, the chamber board decided to stretch the activities at Lake Farley out over the entire summer.”... Read more

Greetings from Pierre, Once again we have Legislators that evidently think that you voters aren’t smart enough to know what you are voting for when you pass an Initiated Measure. We Legislators are receiving many e-mails from Sanford employees asking us to repeal IM 17, the measure that would allow... Read more

Alvina Grosenick, age 100, of New London, MN, and formerly of Browns Valley, died on Friday, February 5, 2016, at Glen Oaks Living Center in New London. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley with Rev. Paul... Read more

“God got his way with me, but it has been nothing but rewarding and fulfilling.” Those are the words Pastor DeVern Schwenn says with his heart overflowing and a smile on his face. Pastor Schwenn of Central United Methodist Church in Milbank is nearing the end of following God’s calling... Read more