Sara Colombe, the agriscience teacher and FFA adviser at Milbank High School, successfully completed the 21st Annual National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy in Lexington, Kentucky. She joined over 522 outstanding agriscience teachers from across the country who have also earned the title.  The academy... Read more

John Loeschke, 65, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident in Montana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday,... Read more

Shirley Smith, age 96, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at The Shores of Lake Phalen Assisted Living in Maplewood, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pascal Baylon... Read more

Kathi Tharaldson, age 83, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Episcopal Church Homes of Minnesota in St. Paul. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will... Read more

A bridge south of Milbank now bears the name of a hometown hero—Private First Class Ronald Clifford Dexter—who was killed in action while serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Transportation, hosted the... Read more

Donna O’Farrell, age 56, of Marvin, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Pastor Dr. Peter Reynen will officiate. Visitation will be held... Read more

Gary Hyde, 79, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home in Milbank. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more

MHS students Camryn Sovell, Yanderyn Olivares, Macy Mueller, Sam Shelstad, and Preston Laskowske, performed with the 51st South Dakota High School Honor Choir in Aberdeen from July 20-25. Their culminating concert was held  at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University on Friday, July 25.... Read more

The Milbank 10U team competed in the 2025 State Baseball Tournament held July 18-20 in Humboldt.  The 15 teams were split into three pools. Milbank started in pool play on Friday against Dell Rapids-Peters.  Milbank claimed their first victory  4-1. They then moved on to defeat West Central White 17-2.... Read more

Pssst… In queso you didn’t know, the middle school and high school youth of Central Church in Milbank are hosting a food truck fundraiser on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6.   But this is nacho average fundraiser.  The Guadalupe food truck wants ta-co-operate, too. The food is going to... Read more