Suary Lima Lopez, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the November Student of the Month. Suary is the daughter of Mariana Lopez. Suary works at Runnings, where she translates for customers and employees. Suary says her favorite class is pottery. “It’s great fun to expand your... Read more

Ho-ho-hoping to get a sweet picture of your littles with Santa? Be in downtown Milbank Saturday night, December 6. Santa will be arriving at First Interstate Bank at 6:30 p.m. just after Miss Milbank 2026 lights up the tree at the Valley Queen Music Park at 6 p.m. But, that’s... Read more

The 2025 MHS Volleyball Team presented their annual end-of-season awards in a ceremony held at The Bank in Milbank. Nancy Hoeke served as the head coach of the team. Kelli Pillatzki, Katie Riley, and Mandy Snaza were assistant coaches. Reese Schuneman served as the manager. Senior players included Kalli Grong,... Read more

Giving Tuesday – a day of unselfish giving around the globe –occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving/Cyber Monday and encourages donating to charities and volunteering time or resources. Don’t worry if you missed it. There’s still time to do your part.  Jan Scriver – State Farm Insurance in Milbank... Read more

The Pump 2.0 in downtown Milbank held its fifth annual community Thanksgiving Day meal and welcomed over 300 guests. The restaurant served a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings catered at cost by Dakota Butcher.  Bob Schultz, owner of the Pump, said, “We’re incredibly grateful for our wonderful community.... Read more

Eva Peiker-Seliger, 97, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church in Milbank. Pastor Daniel Lopez will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December... Read more

Beverly Gagnon, 87, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville.  No formal services will be held. Beverly’s wishes were to donate her body to the University of Minnesota. Read more

A snow and ice storm combined with wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour led to multiple power outages across the northern portion of Whetstone Valley Electric’s  (WVE) service territory on Tuesday, November 25. The affected area stretched from Wilmot to Sisseton, with as many as 270 members without power... Read more

Thanksgiving is the day when there’s always room for one more at the table. The Pump 2.0 in Milbank has taken that sentiment to heart for five years. Bob and Heidi, owners of the Pump 2.0 and their hardworking team, have a place at their table for you or anyone... Read more

Olivia Foell was crowned the new Miss Milbank in front of a sold-out crowd during the 2025 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. She was sponsored by Chiropractic In Motion, Pivotal Joy Dance, and... Read more