The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) enjoyed a fun-filled April meeting with “Celebrate” as its theme Thursday, April 21. Each MARTA member wore carnival masks to accompany the theme in preparation for the group’s upcoming state convention May 3-4 in Pierre. Bill and Cathy Zubke gave a short presentation... Read more

Geraldine Opseth, age 78, of Mobridge, SD, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg with Rev. Elmer Brinkman officiating. Burial will follow in the Tabor Lutheran Cemetery.... Read more

Former Milbank High School athlete, Nick Mears, was one of six players selected as a team captain for the 2016 football season at South Dakota State University. He is one of three captains on the defensive side of the team. “Being a captain is one of the best honors I’ve... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce has made buying tickets for the Lake Farley Summer Event Series country concert so much easier using a new purchasing system. Tickets for both concerts will only be sold online available by clicking here. “We are stepping things up and streamlining the process for everyone,” stated... Read more

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department will host an open house Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center. Staff from GFP, Law Enforcement, Fisheries, Wildlife and Land Management departments will be on hand to discuss any Game, Fish and Parks topics. “We... Read more

The St. Lawrence School Foundation will host its 10th Annual Gala Friday, April 29, at Shady Beach Supper Club. The theme will be A Night In Oz. “Just imagine yourself following the Yellow Brick Road through the Land Of Oz to the Emerald City to see the Wizard. Add fabulous... Read more

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks will host its annual HunterSAFE course in Milbank the first week of May. Classes will be offered May 2-3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Milbank High School and May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the trap shooting range. Students must be... Read more

MHS speech and debate team members received season-end awards during their annual awards banquet April 21. “Students were recognized for their achievements throughout the oral interp, debate, and student congress season,” said debate coach Natasha Hartman. New students received membership certificates to the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA). New... Read more

The Milbank High School boys tennis matches in Aberdeen today, with Aberdeen Roncalli and Aberdeen Central, have been cancelled because of the rain in the Aberdeen area. “An attempt was made to make up the matches in Aberdeen, but no desirable dates are available,” stated MHS athletic director Boyd Sussex.... Read more

Louisa (Mrs. James) Weissenfluh, age 65 of rural Twin Brooks, SD died April 25, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Keith Bicknase will officiate and burial will... Read more