Debora Bennett, age 60, of Odessa, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Ortonville Area Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. Debora Lynn Bennett was born on February 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA, the adopted daughter of Ralph C. and Edna (Ayres) Tuner. She was united... Read more

Junior Jake Anderson joined an elite group of Milbank High School wrestlers when he marked his 100th career varsity victory Friday. He achieved the feat at the State Class A tournament in Rapid City. “It feels really good,” said Jake. His 100th win also advanced him to the placing round... Read more

Wanetta Brandenburger, age 53, of Revillo, SD, died Friday, February 26, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with Rev. Mark Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Revillo. Visitation... Read more

Richard Lane, age 78, of Graceville, MN, died Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father David Breu celebrating the Mass. Burial... Read more

The Milbank Bulldog grapplers battled throughout each match in the opening day of the State Class A high school wrestling tournament in Rapid City Friday, February 26. In the double elimination tournament, Milbank finished the day with one wrestler still standing. Jake Anderson went 2­1 on the day and advanced... Read more

Eileen Beare, age 95, of Milbank, SD, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating... Read more

Addison Erin Wittrock, 18 months, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD of congenital health complications. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank with Pastor Melanie... Read more

Among South Dakota’s “Great Faces” are the pictures of countless women who have had a strong influence over the way we live and work.  They may be our mothers, sisters or daughters.  Perhaps a coworker, employer, or teacher.  Maybe they’re one of South Dakota’s notable female pioneers.  Perhaps she’s even... Read more

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones, as well as all Americans who share his core conservative values and beliefs. For almost 30 years, Justice Scalia was one of the court’s strongest defenders of our Constitution. His brilliant legal mind and animated... Read more

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