Chamber Coffee to meet July 25 at Dakota Granite 
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) members will meet Thursday morning, July 25, at Dakota Granite. Everyone is welcome. The casual, come-and-go–as-you-please, event runs from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of Dakota Granite. Tours take place at 8:15. Dakota Granite is located east of Milbank at 48931... Read more
Make Plans for 2024 Farley Fest This Weekend
Get ready for the biggest bash of summer! Farley Fest is about to unleash a frenzy of non-stop fun this weekend – Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Bands, brewskis, hot rods, hot dogs, parades, pancakes, friends, and fireworks. You’ll find them all and more at Farley Park.... Read more
Free Harp Concert at Zion Community Church in Wilmot
Jonathan Schneider will present a harp concert at Zion Community Church in Wilmot at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The concert is free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Jonathan was born in Spain and raised in Puerto Rico. He started harp lessons at age 10 with Elisa Torres,... Read more
MARTA to Meet for Breakfast on July 18
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet for breakfast at the Millstone Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18. No business meeting will be conducted. School supply donations will be accepted for children. The supplies will be donated to the Food Pantry at the... Read more
Fishing Derby and Fireworks Set for 4th of July Celebration in Milbank 
It’s going to be a Star-Spangled Independence Day this Thursday, July 4. Head to Lake Farley Park for fishing, freedom, and fireworks!  The Fishing Derby starts at 4 p.m. and will be hosted by Rick and Wendy Hentges and the Sons of the American Legion with 100 fishing poles... Read more
Berens, Coscia, and Tillma Win Fairway Fiesta Tourney
The 2024 Fairway Fiesta at Whetstone Creek Golf Course was won by Michelle Berens, Cassandra Coscia, and Lori Tillma. The California-style scramble sported 51 ladies from various towns on three-golfer teams. The California-style tournament held on June 28 featured mulligans, hole prizes, and a light supper.  1st Place – ... Read more
Ventriloquist Entertains at Big Stone Library
Not to put words in their mouths, but by a show of hands, everyone had a delightful time at ventriloquist James Wedgewood’s performance at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Wednesday, June 26. ‌Wedgewood and his puppets had the audience of summer reading program participants and their families... Read more
Milbank Firefighters Called to Damaged Gas Line
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a call on Sunday, June 16, at 10 a.m. According to Milbank Fire Chief, David Giesen, Merlin Fields had been digging holes to install fence posts on his property at 1517 Elmwood Avenue and had struck an underground gas line.... Read more
Comedy Ventriloquist to Appear at Big Stone Library
Read my lips: fun is coming to the Big Stone Library! Comedy ventriloquist James Wedgwood will give a show at the Big Stone Public Library on Wednesday, June 26. The family-friendly show starts at 1:30 p.m. at the library located at 400 Washington Street in Big Stone City. The... Read more
Albrecht and Parsons Win 2024 Walleye Classic
The 2024 Walleye Classic provided perfect weather to be out walleye fishing. “The fishing was so phenomenal that the winners of the tournament, T.J. Albrecht and Chris Parsons, came in to weigh their fish at noon because they already had their limit,” commented Nicolle Berkner, president of the Big... Read more