Richard “Rich” McDonagh, age 74, of LaBolt, SD, was received by Jesus to live with our Father on March 6th, 2021. Rich lived a full and joyous life, proud of his US Marine status, and was a lifetime patriot. His primary and ultimate joy was his family, as he kept each... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs basketball team is headed to the SoDak 16 for the second consecutive season. Milbank upset the No.1 seed in Region 1A, Groton Area, with a 51-42 victory on Friday, March 5, in Groton. Milbank’s head coach, Logan Diede, said, “We executed our game plan exactly how we wanted to and... Read more

When Deb Underwood, the director of food service for the Milbank School District, says ”Help yourself,” she means two things. Breakfast is free for every student. And, breakfast can help your day go better. Underwood and her staff serve between 225 and 250 breakfasts each school day.  She says, “Hands down, the kids’ favorite is the sausage breakfast... Read more

Delores “Dee” Nelson died on February 18, 2021. Graveside services will be held and announced at a later date at Milbank City Cemetery in Milbank. Miller Funeral Home of Sioux Falls handled the cremation, and there was a private celebration of her life at Sunnycrest Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. ... Read more

James “Jim” Remund, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 6, 2021, at Avantara-Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at... Read more

George Fisher, age 87, of Milbank, died March 4, 2021, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel, in Milbank. Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery. George William... Read more

Are you a high school senior in the Milbank School District? Are you planning to attend an accredited university, college, or technical school to pursue a career in an ag-related field? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce’s agriculture committee will award three $500 scholarships to graduates in the MHS Class... Read more

Neil Speckeen, age 79, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on March 4, 2021, at his home. A memorial service or Neill will be held at a later date. Neil Dean Speckeen was born in Ortonville, MN, on October 30, 1941, to parents: Harry and Dorothy (Marsh) Speckeen. He was baptized... Read more

The MHS Choir presented 72 members, including 31 vocal soloists, during the 2021 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on February 24.   Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal technique and performance factors such as literature choice and professional conduct.  Ensemble groups were... Read more

Leprechauns have been up to mischief  just in time for St. Patrick’s Day at the Grant County Library.  The library leprechauns have hidden the titles on an enchanted display of great reads for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.   No need to search for a four-leaf clover. Every book... Read more