Milbank’s Special Olympics basketball teams both earned second-place finishes at the 2024 Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition held at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell on March 23-24.  The high school team – the Milbank Schoolers – went 2-1 to claim the honor. “It was incredible to see the... Read more

After a courageous battle with cancer, Lynn Wolterstorff, 66, of Strandburg, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home near Strandburg. Lynn’s generous spirit will continue to touch lives as her wishes were to donate her body to Dakota Lion’s Sight and Health and... Read more

Isn’t it awesome! If you are lucky enough to have or have had a grandparent, you probably understand the thousands of reasons why the grandparent-grandchild relationship is special. Jace Peiker put his thoughts down on paper and won the local grandparent essay contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel... Read more

Eleanor “Ellie” Nickolauson, age 86, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, May... Read more

Frances “Fran” Fridgen, age 93, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs basketball teams celebrated the 2023-2024 season with their annual postseason awards event hosted by head coach Brian Pauli. The varsity girls earned a winning record at 12-10. The JV squad notched a nearly perfect 17-1 season, and the C team finished to the good at  8-6. Senior... Read more

Milbank High School announces the third quarter honor roll recipients list for the 2023-2024 school year. PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Ivy Dreis, Edna Flores De Salazar, Morgean French, Debrianna Hicks, Aiden Kelly, Mack Koplin, Perla Martinez Ayala, Macy Mueller, Jeter Scoular, Liam Street, Zayda Townsend, Cody Wiik. SOPHOMORES:Ashlynn... Read more

Lance Junso has been promoted to president of the Milbank branch of First Interstate Bank. In this position, Junso will lead employees in achieving the bank’s goals and executing on its mission, vision, and values. He will also serve in a commercial lending role. Junso, a MIlbank native, has 12... Read more

Construction began Monday, March 18, on S.D. Highway 15 from Clear Lake south to S.D. Highway 28. The initial work is focusing primarily on tree removal along the fence line. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, depending on the weather, Highway 15 will be closed to traffic in... Read more

Joseph Keller, 38, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Brookings. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday. Pastor... Read more