William Karels and Amaya Street earned personal best and state qualifying times at the Watertown Qualifying Swim Meet February 17-18. According to their coach, Jodi Street. “Both swimmers also had a significant time cut in an event they hadn’t competed in since December.” The two-day meet was their final regular... Read more

The first American Red Cross Bloodmobile blood drive of 2018 is Tuesday, February 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Unity Square. The goal is to collect 110 units. “Because the last blood drive was less than 110 days ago, we are working hard to fill the appointment slots,” said... Read more

Milbank High School Career Day was held Wednesday, February 21. Traditionally for juniors and seniors, this year, freshman and sophomore students were given the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths. Local businesses showcased their industry and explained the skills, qualifications, and aptitudes needed for successful careers in that... Read more

Debi R. Schliesman, age 64, of Irving, TX, died on February 17, 2018, in Carrolton, TX. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Fr. Gary DeRouchey will be the celebrant. Burial will be in... Read more

Sophia Seffrood, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of John and Annelies Seffrood. Sophia is active in band, choir, student council, and FFA. She is also a member of the cross country and basketball teams. She enjoys playing... Read more

The Build a Better Cupcake workshop will be presented at the Grant County Public Library on Monday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. The program is in conjunction with Build a Better World, the adult reading program underway at the library. Darcy Hupke of Milbank will lead the cupcake decoration. “We... Read more

Carl V. Anderson, age 65, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 20, 2018, at his residence. Family will be doing a service at a later date. Read more

Michael E. Keller age 65, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 19, 2018, at Milbank Care And Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Burial will be in the St.... Read more

The Milbank School District Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, February 12. Superintendent Tim Graf reported the Wilmot School District inquired about forging an athletic cooperative with the Milbank School District. “I don’t know where they’re at in the process. This was not a formal request. They are... Read more

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville. Rev. Philip Ostlund will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. A private interment will be held at Mound Cemetery. Jeanne passed away... Read more