Scott Novak, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Memorial Service is tentatively set for May 28, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa, MN. Time to be announced. Scott Lee Novak was born on December 22, 1952,... Read more

Stop at The Bank — the place to be for coffee in downtown Milbank. Fill up your cup and your Love Local Passport, too. This is the final week of the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Chamber of Commerce, but the beverage choices at The Bank are endless. ... Read more

Slip across the border for some great Mexican food.  You don’t need to go far, but you’ll want to take your Passport. Guadalupe’s in the Milbank Mall warmly welcomes you during the Love Local Passport event on now until March 31.   Guadalupe’s offers you made-from-scratch tortillas, guacamole, and salsa.  So,... Read more

The Milbank City Council voted to approve the motion to move forward with a bid process to replace the basketball court at Jack and Jill Park. The recommendation from the Milbank Parks and Recreation Board called for the removal of the existing court and the construction of a new court. ... Read more

David Valentine, age 73, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home in Wilmot. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.... Read more

Melvin McCulloch, age 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, evening... Read more

During the regular meeting of the Milbank City Council on March 14, the council voted to approve improvements to three of the city’s parks. One of the parks, Pribyl Park in the southern area of Milbank, is slated to be revamped to accommodate new playground equipment.  The parks and recreation department for... Read more

Hurry in to Linda’s Fashions in the Milbank Mall for the half price winter merchandise sale. Bring your Love Local Passport and get a stamp for every dollar you spend. Plus, see the latest spring styles. From casual to dressy and shoes and jewelry to accessorize every look, Linda’s makes... Read more

Jessica Frevert, age 51, of Big Stone City, SD, died on Wednesday, March 16, at Ortonville Area Health Services.. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Rev. Barbara McKewin will officiate and burial will be... Read more

Hudson Christensen, son of Alysha (Wenck) and Dylan Christensen of Elkton and grandson of Lori Schuler of Wilmot, came into the world on March 1 at 10:55 p.m. Hudson was born in Aurora, Colorado, because it is home to one of only three hospitals in the nation, Colorado Children’s Hospital, that... Read more