The Watertown Police Department apprehended Jason Doucette, 45, of Milbank shortly before noon today, May 30, at the Super 8 Motel in Watertown. Police received a tip from a concerned citizen and dispatched a SWAT team to the motel at 503 14th Avenue in Watertown. On their arrival, Doucette refused... Read more

The Milbank Police Department just announced Jason Doucette of Milbank has been arrested as a suspect in the recent rash of burglaries in the Milbank and Wilmot area. A victim of the crimes stated over 20 homes in Grant and Roberts counties have been hit.  This is a developing story.... Read more

Musicians of the Month and Top Practice Award winners for each grade were recognized at Milbank Middle School. Susan Karels serves as the band instructor at Milbank Middle School. 8th Grade Musicians of the Month: Mackenzie Mueller, Macie VanLith, Andrew Karels, Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Tate Pew, Jaylynn Fraasch, Phillip Yost, and Nolan... Read more

George E. Humphrey, age 80, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 18, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank.  George Edmund Humphrey was born November 2, 1943, in Boise,... Read more

Utonia Raaf, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Ava’s House Hospice Care in Sioux Falls, SD. Services are currently pending. Please return as Utonia’s life story will be placed here as soon as it becomes available. Read more

Gene Kneeland, age 58, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Summit, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024,... Read more

Alfred “Jim” Madison, age 91, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Browns Valley Health Center. All are invited to attended graveside services which will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Cemetery in Browns Valley, MN. A luncheon... Read more

Herman Hein, Jr., age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 24, 2024.Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Mundwiler Funeral Home. A prayer service will start... Read more

Ardell Nelson, age 80, of Savage, MN, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 19, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior... Read more

Bulldog Charles Whitesitt was named the consolation champion at Flight No. 2 singles in the 2024 SD Class A Boys State Tennis Tournament held May 13-14 in Rapid City. Whitesitt defeated Vermillion’s Lucas Green in a 10-3 decision in the final. As a team, Milbank placed ninth. Sioux Falls Christian... Read more