Carey Ann (Kampen) Berry, 43, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00... Read more

John Hanratty, age 64, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Big Stone American Legion in Big Stone City South Dakota from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. John... Read more

Marilyn Behrens, age 83, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Crystal Brook Assisted Living in Park Rapids, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio, MN. Visitation... Read more

We’ve got a hunch, you’re gonna love this brunch! This Sunday, November 24, relax and enjoy Brunch at The Bank from 9 a.m. until Noon. Brunch – that magical combination of breakfast + lunch. Just enough sweet, just enough savory. Caramel rolls, breakfast pizza, egg bake, coffee cake, breakfast sandwiches,... Read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun mailing ballots to all agricultural producers and private landowners across the country who are eligible to vote in the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election. Producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or have their ballots  postmarked by December... Read more

Are you an FFA member who plans to pursue a trade school, vocational certificate, or a two-year or four-year degree? Don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship. You are eligible if you are an FFA member and a senior in high school. FFA alumni already in... Read more

Michael “Mike” Swan, 71, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his residence.  Family memorial services will be held in Florida at a later date. Read more

Keith Lundquist, age 72, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Strandburg, SD, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from natural causes. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, CO, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. MST. Burial will be held... Read more

Donald Nordquist, 90, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Burial will be held in Grantsville, Utah,... Read more

Milbank’s cross country team held their end-of-the-season awards ceremony on Monday, November 18.  Ashlynn Batchelor received the Most Valuable Runner on the girls team. Bryan Meyer was chosen the Most Valuable Runner on the boys team. Head coach Eric Townsend also singled out Meyer for his effort and hard work... Read more