Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone who supported the Milbank fireworks show by purchasing raffle tickets. She also thanked those who made donations and sponsored the event. She gave a big shout out to the Oltman family for generously allowing the use... Read more
The 2025 Milbank Fireworks Show has been postponed until Saturday, July 5, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank at approximately 10 p.m. There’s still going to be a blast of red, white, and blue that will light up the night, it’s just going to be one night later. Bring... Read more
The five MHS students who qualified for the 2025 National Educators Rising Conference were in Orlando, Florida, from June 25-29. Kalli Moser, Charlotte Street, and Keira Steffen competed in the Job Interview competition and Max Schuelke and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga competed in the Creative Lecture division. This year’s conference... Read more
Leddy Announces Sale of GrandStay Hotel – Milbank
Local News July 1, 2025 0
Mark Leddy announced the sale of the GrandStay Hotel and Suites in Milbank to a new group of owners led by Alan Schmidgall and Nathan Sieve. According to Leddy, the transaction was completed on Monday, June 30, and the new management’s first day of operation was today, July 1. ... Read more
On Wednesday, June 4, a team of Valley Queen and FFA volunteers grilled, wrapped, and served nearly 2,400 cheeseburgers during Cheeseburger Day – a Dairy Month celebration. Accompanied by live bluegrass music from the New Porch Pickers, the community enjoyed lively conversations, butter-making demonstrations, cheese tasting, and delicious cheeseburgers... Read more
Korbin Leddy of Stockholm, a rising senior, who is pursuing a degree in agricultural business and ranch management at SDSU, was awarded a scholarship from the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation during their 12th Annual Prime Time Gala on June 21. The foundation also presented a $306,621 check to Feeding... Read more
Independence Day is just around the corner! Along with America’s independence, 203 Realty is celebrating the first anniversary of their own independence. Last summer, the business, owned for 14 years by Denice Hooth, changed their name from EXIT Realty, when they… well…exited the EXIT franchise to become an independently-owned... Read more
Over 25 teams vied for the title of champion cornholers at Farley Fest in Milbank on Saturday, June 21. Thomas Lee of Waubay and Ryan German of Peever were cobviously the best players there. They won first place and an amaizing $320. Prize-Winning Cornhole TeamsFirst place $320 – Lee/German*Thomas... Read more
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Grant and neighboring counties after the area received three inches of rain – some reported up to 5.5 inches – between 6 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, June 25. The Flood Warning will remain in effect... Read more
The Car Show held on Friday, June 20, during 2025 Farley Fest featured 58 wheel beauties. The People’s Choice award went to Thomas Jensen of Milbank. The Top Ten Awards (in no particular order): “Despite the heat, we had an amazing weekend filled with community, music, food, and fun,”... Read more
