Diane Minnie (Gertsema) Barnes, age 73 of Milbank, died on September 20, 2019, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Diane’s family will host a Celebration of Diane’s Life on Saturday, September 28, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Milbank VFW. All relatives and friends are welcome. Diane was... Read more

James Andersen, age 82, of Milbank died on September 20, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held at the... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team took care of business at Waubay-Summit and returned with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday, September 17. Milbank’s record improved to 3-6. “Waubay-Summit struggled and had difficulty on defense,” said MHS coach Nancy Hoeke. “Our hitters kept them on their heels.” Milbank took nearly half of... Read more

Fran Kruse, age 97, went to be with her Lord on September 14, 2019. A Celebration of Life service at First Presbyterian Church will be Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a lunch in the church immediately following the service. Visitation will be held on Friday, September... Read more

Robert “Bob” Thyne, age 85, of Corona, SD, died on September 19, 2019, at Ortonville Area Hospital, Ortonville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from... Read more

Loren Henry Reil, age 83, of Wilmot, SD, died on September 18, 2019, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at... Read more

Milbank traveled to a cross country meet in Ipswich on Saturday, September 14. The Bulldog boys’ team captured first place, and the Lady Bulldogs were nudged out of first place by only one point by Aberdeen. Nick Batchelor won the meet individually. “Ipswich did a great job of piecing together... Read more

Joyce Strube, age 92, of Milbank, SD, died on September 17, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday,... Read more

Helen Edna Goodhart, age 87, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on September 15, 2019, at Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services for Helen will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, from... Read more

The Grant County Public Library and the Library Friends invite everyone to a performance by Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow. Admission is free to the show which begins at 6:30 p.m. on September 17. Light refreshments will be available. Barlow is a celebrated musician and storyteller. His repertoire combines traditional... Read more