Benjamin F. Walford, age 84, of Bella Vista, Arkansas left this life December 2, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 26, 1935 the son of Harry and Edna Walford. He served his country in the South Dakota National Guard and was a military veteran. Benjamin... Read more

Who’s that Bulldog? It’s MHS senior and Lady Bulldog Tracy Pillatzki. Tracy says, “I feel like I’m happy all of the time. That’s my personality, but it comes out more on the volleyball court. I love being out there and cheering everyone on.” Tracy has been wearing a Milbank volleyball... Read more

The St. Lawrence School presented their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 11, in the St. Lawrence gymnasium. This year’s theme highlighted Jesus’ humble birth in the country. The program was directed by Elizabeth Schulte, who was assisted by the entire St. Lawrence staff. Father Gary DeRouchey offered the welcome and... Read more

The St. Williams Care Center hosted several activities to raise money for the Grant County Combined Appeal. The staff and vounteers raised $173 during a cookout, the soup and dessert event netted $220, and jean day on Fridays added $176 for a $569 total. Pictured: Sr. Janet Kosman, Sister Rosemary... Read more

The 29th Annual North Area Honor Band presented its finale concert on Saturday, December 7 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Jerry Letcher of Aberdeen served as the guest conductor. Alaina Rausch of Milbank completed four years as an honor band... Read more

The South Dakota High School Activities Association will hold its traditional individual state tournament this year, but it will add a dual team championship tournament. The state dual tournament will run in conjunction with the state individual tournament over the course of a three-day period – Thursday through Saturday, February... Read more

The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. Admission is free. Everyone is invited to attend. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform Small Star,... Read more

Maxine Elder, age 93, of Milbank, SD, died on December 9, 2019, at Avera Milbank Area Hospital Funeral arrangements are currently pending. Read more

Stanley E. Street, age 91, of Milbank, formerly of Revillo, died on December 8, 2019, at the Avera Health Milbank Area Hospital. Memorial services will be held in June 2020. A full obituary is forthcoming. Read more

The St. Lawrence School will present their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. in the St. Lawrence gymnasium. This year’s theme highlights Jesus’ humble birth in the country. The program is directed by Elizabeth Schulte, who will be assisted by the entire St. Lawrence staff.... Read more