According to a statement released by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the office has closed its doors to the public until further notice. No one will be allowed into the main area of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff or a deputy will determine who is allowed in the building. Business... Read more

Milbank High School senior Max McCulloch and Bennett Schwenn, a sophomore, have been named to the 2019-2020 All-Conference Boys Basketball Teams for the Northeast Conference. McCulloch was named to the first team. Schwenn, one of only two sophomores selected, was chosen as a third team honoree. The 2019-2020 selections include:... Read more

Nila Jean Hammerstrom, 66, of Belle Fourche died on March 11, 2020. She was the wife of Lynn Hammerstorm, a former Milbank banker. A celebration of her life will take place Friday, March 20 at 3:00 pm at the Connection Church in Belle Fourche. Visitation and sharing of memories will be... Read more

Margie Stewart, age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 17, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A PRIVATE FAMILY service will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. There will not be a time of visitation. Burial will be in Milbank City... Read more

Richard “Cowboy” Wellnitz, age 74, of Milbank, SD, died on March 17, 2020, at Avantara – Milbank. Private family funeral services will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Timothy Koch will officiate and burial with military honors will be at the Albee Cemetery. There will not be... Read more

The Milbank Thrift Store closed Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m., and will remain closed until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Manager Julie Ludwig says, “Almost all our volunteers are over 60.” Ludwig says, “During the closure, we encourage people to clean out their cupboards and closets. Donations... Read more

MHS track and field practice restarts when school resumes on Monday, March 23 Practice start dates for MHS boys tennis and MHS girls golf TBD. The MHS wrestling awards potluck scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The South Dakota AAU Youth Wrestling region and... Read more

The 22nd Annual St. Patty’s Day Parade scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. in Corona has been cancelled. Read more

Danny L. Rench, age 74, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2020. Funeral services are currently pending. Danny L. Rench was born on July 11, 1945, to DeLoss “Choppy” and Melvina (Knox) Rench in Sac City, IA. Danny attended Sac City schools. After high... Read more

Today, thousands of people across the nation will join in prayer in an act of faith and solidarity in the wake of illness and uncertainty. President Trump designated Sunday, March 15 as a National Day of Prayer. He addressed his fellow Americans by saying, “We are a country that throughout... Read more