Mariann Whempner, age 82 of Wilmot died April 14, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilmot. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in... Read more

The MHS spring musical, The Music Man, scheduled for tonight and Saturday evening has been postponed due to the snow storm. The new stage times are Tuesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, and... Read more

Mike McKernan, best known for his 20-year term as the Grant County Sheriff, knows how to talk turkey! McKernan was elected to the National Wild Turkey Federation Board of Directors in Nashville. McKernan is the first person from South Dakota to hold this position. McKernan became a NWTF member in... Read more

In the mood for a romantic comedy? You’re in luck! The Music Man, a six-time Tony Award-winning musical, plays this weekend at the MHS theater. Director Holly Hilbrands says, “Everyone has worked so hard the past few weeks and the audience will not be disappointed.” The family- friendly story centers... Read more

Twenty- nine senior music students attended Newsies Sunday, April 8, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Attending the show were, back row, left to right, Isaac Fischer, Jonny Ash, Tanner Kettwig and Andrew Falk; row eight, Chase Pinkert, Isaiah Wollschlager and Alex Popowski; row seven, Ramsey Wieber, Sophia Seffrood and Isaac... Read more

MHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Brian Pauli announced the opening of registration for summer basketball camp. The camp, held at the Milbank Armory, runs from May 29 through June 1 and focuses on fundamental skill development, breakdown drills, and team play. The camp is open to girls entering grades seven... Read more

Do you always remember your siblings’ birthdays? Come on, tell the truth. Well, you would if they all shared the same birthday and it was also your birthday! According to the Guinness Book of World Records, a Virginia couple are the only known parents who have given birth to five... Read more

Ryan Koch, age 35, of Minneapolis, MN died on April 7, 2018, at Hennepin County Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 2:00 pm at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bob Hansen will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more

Richard Boran, age 72 of Milbank died April 7, 2018, at his residence. A family service will be held at a later date. A full obituary is pending. Read more

Dennis Kellner, age 71 of rural Big Stone City, died April 8, 2018, at his residence on Big Stone Lake. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more