Marlow “Sam” Oltman, age 73 of Milbank died March 27, 2016, at Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Bicknase will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 –... Read more

Rachel K. Amsden, age 93 of Milbank died March 24, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Services will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church, Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate. Burial will be in the... Read more

Kathleen Stotesbery, age 90, of Graceville, MN, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father David Breu officiating. Deb Farwell will be organist and Chris Weick,... Read more

MILBANK, S.D. – A 23-year-old male was killed Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Milbank. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of family. He was the driver and only occupant in the vehicle. A 2001 Ford Expedition was traveling west on 141st Street... Read more

Easter is a time to reflect on the Crucifixion and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year. Area churches hosting special services include: Central United Methodist Church Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25... Read more

The Grant County Public Library’s Breakfast With The Bunny Saturday, March 19, was a big success, according to library director Jody Carlson. “Everything from the breakfast, to the story, the craft, the egg hunt, and the photos went really well,” said Carlson. “Twenty-one children with parents and even some grandparents attended.”... Read more

Bruce Swezey, age 57, of Clinton, MN, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Ortonville Area Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father David Breu celebrating the Mass. Visitation will take place... Read more

All children up to second-graders are invited to join the fun at an Easter egg hunt sponsored by Milbank Community Pride. The hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of Golden Living Center. The hunt is free, but each participant is asked to... Read more

Milbank Middle School students donated $400 to the Bulldogs Fighting Cancer cancer walk team on Friday, March 18. Funds were earned as part of their service learning project. Mrs. Bre Schwandt’s homeroom hosted a teacher jean week. Teachers in all three schools- high school, middle school, and Koch School- could... Read more

The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, March 17, in the State Auto cafeteria with Annavel Quintana serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “ineluctable” which means “certain, unavoidable or inevitable.” Jessica Roggenbuck was the first speaker of the day. She presented Project 3 out of the Competent... Read more