David Stanley Arens, age 74 of Graceville, MN, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 4:00 p.m.... Read more

Francis L. Van Sambeek, age 95 of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 21, 2023, in Watertown, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until... Read more

The  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad blocked the crossing on north Main Street in Milbank today, July 11. The closure marks the beginning of a joint project between the railroad and the City of Milbank to eliminate two track crossings and upgrade three others. The street will be shut down... Read more

The third food giveaway of 2023 sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) and offered in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota, is set for Wednesday, July 12, from 4-5 p.m. Brenda Maass, of GCCSC  and coordinator for Milbank’s event, says, “The giveaway will again be held in the... Read more

Earlier this season, the Post 9 baseball team was shut out by rival Lake Norden. So they were looking for redemption when Lake Norden came to town to play a doubleheader. They settled for a split. Milbank won the first game 4-3 and lost the second game to the visitors... Read more

Eva Gertsema, age 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one... Read more

The fourth of July will not go off with a bang for residents of Milbank. Due to impending inclement weather, the Milbank Chamber has postponed all activities scheduled for this day. “After a lot of consideration for all parties involved, we have made the difficult decision,” said Jamie Henderson, Director... Read more

Marvin Rahrlien, age 98, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville. Visitation with his family will be... Read more

It’s time to “meat up” again! Where the trophies are big, but the cash is even bigger! Win the Q-Fest BBQ contest and claim the trophy and $1100. Ten place winners. Over $4000 in cash prizes!  It’s a challenge, but you know you want to “brisk-et”.  Q-Fest is Saturday, July 29,... Read more

Brenda Maass, coordinator of the food giveaways presented by the Grant County Christian Service Council and supported by Feeding South Dakota said, “The food giveaway on June 14 went great! We  ordered food for 325 families and had over 300 families (743 individuals) come through.” Maass explained that after the... Read more