Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana has received a gift of $100,000 from the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF). The check was presented to the Make-A-Wish® headquarters in Sioux Falls on World Wish Day on April 29. The donation brings the total TEF has donated to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana in... Read more

The Big Stone City Branch Library is holding a book sale from May 1-22 during normal library hours. Books are being sold by donation. All proceeds will be used to buy supplies and prizes for the 2024 Summer Reading Program for children. This year’s theme is Adventure Begins at Your... Read more

Greg “Junior” Koepke, age 59, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Brookings, SD.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the... Read more

The 2024 Milbank High School graduation ceremonies begin this weekend with Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 5. The service, presided over by the Milbank Ministerial Association, begins at 6 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Music will be performed by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Mrs. Susan... Read more

Come Uno, Come All to the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Lake Farley Park in Milbank on Saturday, May 4. May 4? Si, the 5th of May celebration is happening on May 4. Accordion to our sources, it’s all part of the crazy, fun, and delicious time you’ll have at... Read more

The music students of Kristi Seehafer presented their spring piano recitals on Sunday, April 28, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students performed a variety of pieces on the piano, flute and percussion. Attendees were treated to ice cream confections following the performances. First session recital musicians:Back: Leighton Rabe,... Read more

Senior Nadia Thue has been chosen as the May Student of the Month for MHS. She is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue. Nadia is involved in cross country, track, theater, band, choir, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, Nadia participates in Pivotal Joy Dance and... Read more

The Milbank Special Olympics program received a $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. The gift is part of the bank’s third-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. A check presentation ceremony was held at MHS today, April 30. “We are incredibly appreciative of First Interstate’s... Read more

On April 29, 2024, Randall Young went to be with his mom and dad and was welcomed with open arms.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Ortonville, MN. A private family burial will take place... Read more

Gilbert Clounie, age 74, of Milbank, SD, passed away on April 29, 2024, at his Milbank residence. No services will be held at this time. Gilbert George Clounie was born on December 28, 1949. He was the son of Fredrick and Lorainne Clounie. He grew up in Milton, NY. He... Read more