The Milbank School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 11. Members of the board approved the minutes from the May meeting. The board also approved the recommendation brought forth by Superintendent Justin Downes to keep in place the district’s current Return-to-Learn plan. Three staff positions were approved for... Read more

Michelle Deutz is now seeing patients at Northside Medical Clinic in Ortonville. Deutz, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), is the newest member of Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). Deutz will provide mental health services along with her colleagues Twila Mursu, PMHNP, Brianna Gast, LISCW, and the entire medical staff of OAHS. The... Read more

Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 of Milbank left on Sunday, June 11, for their annual week of summer camp. This year, the troop is headed to the Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation to stay on the bluffs of the Missouri River.  Plans for merit badges and activities include ATVs, Jet Skis, gaga... Read more

The second 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, June 14, 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

Evelyn Gannon, age 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Joseph Daoust will celebrate the Mass.... Read more

The Firechiefs were back in action on Wednesday, June 7. Milbank hosted the Castlewood Monarchs in the Chiefs’ first home game of the season. Taylor Boerger earned the win on the mound by pitching a two-hit shutout in seven innings. He recorded 13 strikeouts.Milbank got their offense rolling in the bottom of... Read more

It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk marks its 26th year this Friday, June 9. Events begin at 5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The annual walk helps to financially support over 100 individuals and families each year in their day-to-day struggle with cancer. It also offers encouragement... Read more

Agricultural producers must complete crop acreage reports to the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) by the July 17 deadline to be eligible for most USDA programs. Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County FSA office, reminds producers, “Late-filed acreage report fees will be applicable to those who do not have their acreage... Read more

Steven Hynnek, age 64, of Bloomington, MN, passed away on May 31, 2023, at Providence Place in Minneapolis, MN, after battling cancer for many years. He joins his dad on their last journey together. Steve and his father, Roger, will have a joint funeral service on Saturday, June 17, 2023,... Read more

Susan Karels, band instructor for Milbank Middle School, announced the 2022-2023 End-of-Season Awards.Practice:Sixth-grade students: Paisley Ericsson, Alayna Gloe, Bella Hicks, Tristan Hooth, Avery Lamp, Payton Lamp, Cooper Mueller, Bailey Nolting, Emmett Schuelke, Kylynn Schwandt, Cam Stengel, Charlotte Swanson, Kyra Tostenson, Kinley VanHoorn, Cali Weber, Jada Leigh Wellnitz, and Harper Wendland.... Read more