Dave Page, general manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC), recapped the effects the recent blizzard had on area residents.Page said, “We have a great team of line technicians and electricians who were ready and willing to do whatever it took to keep the lights on. Overall, our system held up... Read more

Would you be willing to cook an unstuffed turkey for the 20th Annual Milbank Community Christmas Day Dinner? Please call or text 605-949-1803 ASAP! Turkeys and roasting bags are provided. Read more

Velma Wollschlager, age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on... Read more

Steven Barr, age 71, of Ortonville, MN, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Sanford Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball program gathered for a potluck on November 28 to honor the 2022 team and recognize their achievements.  Junior Rachel Schulte was named the MVP of the 2022 season. She racked up the most kills at 325 and ranked near the top in several other categories. She... Read more

Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen released the details surrounding the death of 59-year-old Kellie Ann Thielke of Ortonville, Minnesota. According to Owen, it appears the vehicle Thielke was driving went off the road into the ditch near 479th Avenue and 147th Street in Grant County near the city of Milbank in the early morning hours of November... Read more

Marlyn “Bud” Vangsness, age 88, of Correll, MN, passed away on December 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the... Read more

Beverly “Bev” Arens, age 85, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday,... Read more

Evy Hilbrands, age 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away at her residence on December 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, from 5:00... Read more

Dollars to donuts, if you live in Milbank, you’ve crossed paths with Boyd VanVooren. VanVooren has served as the Chief of Police in Milbank for 13 years. He recently decided to hang up his hat and take off his badge after a 28-year career as a police officer. His last... Read more