Bonnie Ritter, age 75, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.... Read more

Audrey Binsfeld, age 88, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD.... Read more

Boyd Sussex of Milbank and former head coach of the Bulldogs basketball team will be inducted into the Valley City State Alumni Coaches Hall of Fame on June 12. “ Inductees into the VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame receive the Osmon Icon Award, as recognition of their commitment to excellence... Read more

All of Milbank’s athletes measured up at South Dakota’s 2025 State A Track and Field Championships held May 29-31 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Sophomore Sam Rick led the Bulldogs with two second-place medals  – one in the Triple Jump and one in the Pole Vault.  Lady Bulldogs... Read more

As George Washington said, “You musket your fireworks raffle tickets!” New this year – get your tickets for the 4th of July fireworks raffle online. It’s as easy as apple pie.  Prizes:*Buzz Centris Electric Bike*30” Outdoor Propane Fire Pit by Liberty Outdoor*Double-Quad Foldable Sofa – perfect for camping and RV-ing*Two... Read more

Carol Hynnek, age 87, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Care Services Hospital. Memorial services for Carol will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more

Director Susan Karels announced the end-of-the-year band awards for Milbank Middle School. Honors included top practice awards for each grade and Musician of the Month. Winners of the Pizza Ranch certificates were drawn from the eligible students. Practice AwardsEighth Grade: Tristan Hooth, Bridget Regil Lemus, Charlotte Swanson, Kinley VanHoorn, and... Read more

On May 29, 2025, a family lost a truly unique man, Lawrence “Larry” Martin Carlson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with services beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the homestead of Dennis Jipson: 6837 550th Street, Dumont, MN. A private graveside... Read more

The Project Prison Reset task force appointed by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden made some bold moves yesterday. In what many were saying was a return to South Dakota common sense, the committee changed the list of possible prison sites and chopped the price tag on construction. On Sunday, 13... Read more

Big Stone City and the former Saputo Cheese USA factory property – along with six other sites –  have been cut from the list of potential locations for the new South Dakota state prison.  Arrington Watkins submitted their recommendations regarding the project, along with a completed feasibility report on Monday,... Read more