Farley Fest 2023 is Big Success
Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber, reports 1000 people attended the country concert featuring Easton Corbin on Saturday night, July 29, at Lake Farley Park. The concert was the culmination of events and activities on the final day of Farley Fest 2023.  The morning started with... Read more
Bulldogs to Start Cross Country Practice August 10
Coach Eric Townsend, head coach of the Milbank Bulldogs cross country team, reminds runners that fall is just around the corner. Townsend says, “I hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for a great 2023 season! It is hard to believe, but we are about one week... Read more
Grant County Approved to Start Emergency Haying and Grazing
Due to extreme drought conditions, resulting in at least a 40 percent loss in forage production, Joel  Foster, director of the Grant County FSA, says, “Grant County has been approved for emergency haying and grazing.”   The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides for emergency haying and grazing on certain CRP... Read more
Celebrate National Night Out at the Milbank Fire Hall on Tuesday, August 1
Join the Milbank Fire and Rescue team for a burger or a brat, beans, chips, and lemonade tomorrow night, August 1, from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate National Night Out.  A free will donation is suggested. Proceeds go to the Milbank Fire Department. Stick around for a free fire safety demonstration, get... Read more
Local Museums and Grist Mill to be Open This Saturday
Local museums and historical sites that are viewed by appointment only will welcome guests this Saturday. Stop by for a tour or a visit on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Step inside history at the Holland Grist Mill on East Highway 12 at 4th Avenue and... Read more
Here Comes the Fun at Farley Fest on Saturday
The best Saturday of summer is almost here! Farley Fest 2023 keeps things moving on the second day of the festival. The Farley Fest Parade starts at 10 a.m.  Find your viewing spot between the Grant County Courthouse and all the way down Main to where the parade turns... Read more
Lenny Stahl’s BBQ Hobby Leads to Q-Fest Partnership
“I went to Q Fest in 2019 and bit into a rib. The flavor exploded in my mouth. It was the best rib I’d ever tasted in my whole life,” recalls Lenny Stahl, co-owner of Dakota Storage Buildings. “The experience inspired me. By November, I had purchased equipment and... Read more
Hurry if You Want to Win a Ranger
Want to win the 2023 Ranger the Milbank Bulldogs Booster Club is giving away tomorrow? How about $1000? Better hurry! Tickets are almost gone. Only 600 raffle tickets were available and less than 20 are left. Stop in to Midwest Power Sports today until 5:30 p.m. Or take a... Read more
Junior Teeners Stymied in 14U State Tournament
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners traveled south to Elk Point for the 2023 VFW 14U State Tournament last weekend, July 21-23. Milbank went into the tourney as Region 3A champions. They clinched the title this year for the first time since 2015. It  was also the first time Milbank punched their... Read more
Deadline to Apply for School Supplies Giveaway is Friday, July 28
The Grant County Christian Service Council is sponsoring their annual back-to-school supplies giveaway on August 2. The deadline to complete an application for the giveaway is Friday, July 28. To qualify you must be a resident of Grant County, and you must be currently receiving assistance from at least THREE of... Read more