Susan McMahon, age 73, of Big Stone City, SD, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Sanford Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation... Read more

Mark and Susan Leddy have purchased the former First National Bank building on Main Street in Milbank. The sale closed on February 8 and demolition and remodeling has begun. The couple plans to open a cosmopolitan-style coffee house this June. The business will also feature Amy’s Sweet Treats and eventually,... Read more

It’s been a long year, and with everyone spending more time at home, your Girl Scout cookies probably disappeared last faster than a ninja. That emergency box of Thin Mints you stashed in the freezer? Gone! The good news is your local Girl Scouts are out selling cookies! Carrie Novy,... Read more

Howard Dockter, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Essentia Health – Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Memorial services for Howard are currently pending. A full obituary is forthcoming. Read more

Johanna Fischer will return to Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School on a part-time basis as the school nurse, health careers teacher, and HOSA coordinator. The transition is expected to go smoothly as Fischer previously held this position.  Fischer said she was excited to return. “I feel like I left... Read more

William David Karels passed away unexpectedly at his lake home on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, Minnesota at the age of 60.  A private memorial service will be held at the Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home in Anoka, MN  on March 12, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held later this summer. ... Read more

Three Milbank Sealion swimmers qualified to swim at the 2021 Short Course State Championship Meet held at Midco Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls. The meet brought together 18 teams of 13-and-over swimmers from across the state.  Sioux Falls captured the championship title. MHS senior Amaya Street compiled 102.5 points for a... Read more

Jamey Jurgens, age 70, of Milbank, passed away on March 8, 2021. A prayer service for immediate family members will be held on Thursday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. Father Gary DeRoucehy will officiate. This service will be livestreamed and recorded and viewable below this obituary.  A Mass and public celebration will... Read more

Nikki Rae Rabe, age 68, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on March 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11, from 5:00 to... Read more

LeAnn Kuper, age 62, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 7, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the... Read more