Mildred “Millie” Pederson, age 90, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 7, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Mildred Grace (Morton) Pederson was born on March 11, 1934, in Milbank, SD. She was the sixth of... Read more

The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will perform their annual spring concerts May 6-7 in the Milbank High School Theater. Music awards will also be presented and senior musicians will be recognized.. The sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade concert is set for Monday, May 6. It... Read more

74 couples took a stroll and danced against a backdrop of a “Midnight Garden” during the 2024 MHS Grand March and Prom on Saturday, April 27, at Milbank High School. Event co-chairs included Siera Wenzl. Claire Snaza, Ella Sandvig, Katie Kruger, and Emmett Hanson. Melissa Gall and Nancy Quade served... Read more

Senior Raul Berrones was named the April Student of the Month for Milbank High School. He is the son of Luis Berrones and Lorena Padraza. Raul is active in football and FFA. He was recently elected as South Dakota’s state FFA vice president. He also attended Boys State. Raul is... Read more

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