The finale concert presented by the 33rd Annual North Area Honor Band was performed at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University on Saturday, December 7. Milbank was represented by 15 band members.  The students worked under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller of Northern State University. Susan... Read more

The Milbank School District will conduct kindergarten screening and registration on Friday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Milbank Elementary School. Parents are asked to schedule an appointment. To reserve your time call Peggy Greiner at the central office at 605.432.5579 ext. 1300. Kindergarten screening is... Read more

Beth Ann Brown, 71, of rural Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center, surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home... Read more

Eugene Patnoe, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 4:00... Read more

Pauline Angerhofer, age 69, of Fulda, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home. Services for Pauline are currently pending. Please return as Pauline’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more

Betty Reyelts, 92, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot.  Private services will be held.  Betty Verneal Reyelts was born on January 3, 1932, to Henry and Frieda (Minder) Reil in Wilmot, SD. She was raised on her family’s farm north... Read more

If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will be cruising into downtown Milbank on a vintage fire truck during the Hometown Christmas celebration this Saturday. Visits with Santa are Free and start just after the... Read more

Calvin “Kelly” Aakre, 68, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home in Milbank.  A celebration of life was held on November 16, 2024, at Solem Lutheran Church near Hawley, MN. Pastor Micah Johnson officiated.  Calvin “Kelly” Glen Aakre was born on June 30, 1956,... Read more

The 33rd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will play in concert on Saturday, December 7, on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. The concert begins at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades 1-12.... Read more

Swig or slurp, and share your soup of choice at the all-new Soup Walk when Hometown Christmas flicks the switch to start the holidays this Saturday, December 7,  in downtown Milbank. Why choose between going to the evening events hungry or not going? Now, you can have it all. Head to... Read more