Joshua Roger Green was born peacefully sleeping in the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, SD. Private family services were held, and burial was at the Wilmot Cemetery. Read more

The Milbank 12U baseball team competed with 15 other teams in the 2025 South Dakota VFW Alfa Division 12U State Tournament held in Beresford July 11-13. Milbank finished in ninth place. The Madison Bulls took the title by running through the tourney undefeated, including taking  down Dell Rapids 6-3 in... Read more

Ryan Gruba took his oath of office as the newest member of the Milbank City Council during the regular meeting of the municipal group on Monday, July 14. Gruba had prepared to run for the seat vacated by Mike Hanson, however, when no one else filed a petition, no election... Read more

Camryn Sovell, Yanderyn Olivares, Macy Mueller, Sam Shelstad, and Preston Laskowske, students of MHS Choir Director Miriam Schwenn, will perform with the 51st South Dakota High School Honor Choir in Aberdeen on Friday, July 25. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the... Read more

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