The Milbank speech and debate team won the Class A sweepstakes trophy at the annual Brookings Bell Tournament held December 20-21. Attendees were encouraged  to dress in holiday attire and to enjoy a photo booth, elf hunt, hot cocoa bar, and other festive touches offered during the tournament.  Milbank entered... Read more

The private music studio of Susan Karels held a recital at Peaceful Pines on December 17. The young pianists shared traditional Christmas carols and songs. Musicians included:Submitted Photos: Front Row –  Addison VanLith, Jose Sanchez, Sofia Cano, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga.Second Row – Abril Ayala Ramirez, Mrs. Karels, Darin Hagen,... Read more

Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones and Little Miss Milbank Hawley Kirchberg stopped by Peaceful Pines Senior Living to spread some Christmas cheer on Friday, December 20. Jericho talked with the residents about their activities at Peaceful Pines and answered questions about her plans during her reign as Miss Milbank and... Read more

Piano students of Sheila Dailie presented their Christmas recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 14. A potluck supper was served after the recital. Students Participating:Submitted Photo: Back – Natalie Thaden, Savannah Berg, Violet Johnson, Lydia Gall, and Macy Mueller.Middle – Liam Koepke, Andrew Karels, Liam... Read more

Mary Marlow passed away on December 23, 2024. Please check back for a complete obituary. Read more

Michael “Mike” Bellus, age 65, of Odenton, MD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more

Carol J. (Street) Lohr, age 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church... Read more

Edith M. Redepenning, age 87 of Ortonville, MN, formerly of Odessa, MN, passed away on December 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.... Read more

Arlis Christensen, 91, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Wilmot Care Center in Wilmot. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on... Read more

Carol Barrett, age 86, of Ramsey, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Stoney River Senior Living in Ramsey. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held... Read more