Marcus Phillips, a native of Sioux Falls with family ties to Milbank, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, July 13. Phillips, a right-handed pitcher, was chosen in the first round and 33rd overall. Polls had predicted him to go at around 60,... Read more

June Laskowske, 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Wiliam’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at St. William’s Chapel in Milbank. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30... Read more

Mary Bohn, RN, guides us down the hall, chatting as we go amongst the hustle and bustle of a typical day at Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Her calm efficiency occasionally gives way to a bubble of enthusiasm, and it’s easy to see why patients have felt comforted and safe in... Read more

The Milbank School Board held its regular meeting on Monday, July 15.  Board members addressed a full agenda of budgetary matters, personnel updates, and student programs. The board approved the hiring of Alyssa Linaugh, a part-time American Sign Language interpreter. According to Superintendent Justin Downes, this is a position the... Read more

Robert Brown, age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more

Time flies, especially in the summer! August 19 will be the first day of school for students in the Milbank School District. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.Registration is set for Tuesday, August 5, from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. and Wednesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. School pictures... Read more

Deb Street, age 64, of Madison, MN, passed away on July 4, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to the... Read more

Elizabeth “Beth” Gable, age 61, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Appleton Health Care in Appleton, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more

The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) plans  to switch things up for July.  The group will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. at the Millstone Restaurant on Thursday, July 17. This month’s event will be an informal get-together and no business meeting will be conducted. Members are... Read more

Over 30 members of the Milbank High School Class of 1995 gathered for their 30-year reunion. The event was hosted at The Pump in downtown Milbank on Friday, June 20. Attendees:Back: (. to r.)  – Tom Waletich and Cory Appl. Fourth Row –  Kirk Kubousek, Richard Jurgens, Miranda Menning Sieh, Brad... Read more