Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! Kids up to age 14 are invited to join the annual Fishing Derby from 3-5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park. Don’t have a fishing pole. No problem. The Sons of the American Legion have donated Free fishing poles for all participants. Bait and tackle will... Read more
Sandy Hanson, along with her puppets, played the accordion, sang, and read a book aloud at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Wednesday, June 24. The event was part of the library’s annual Summer Reading program. The ensemble entertained an audience of 19 that included parents. The children... Read more
You auto know! Milbank’s annual car show was held Friday, June 19, during 2026 Farley Fest. Seven local car owners made the top-10, along with vehicles from Sioux Falls and Watertown. It was a race to the finish, but Bob Berry of West Fargo, North Dakota, won the People’s... Read more
The Fourth Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Double Tennis Delight was played on Saturday, June 20. Players from Milbank, Sioux Falls, Brookings, and Fairmont, Minnesota, squared off at Cantine Courts in Milbank. The 14 players were paired up and assigned to opponents randomly. Don Waletich, a 1984 graduate of Milbank... Read more
The annual Q-Fest BBQ competition was held during Farley Fest 2026 in Milbank on Saturday, June 20. Five teams vied for the title of pitmaster and divided the $3900 prize money. Winners: Grand Champion: Red Ring BBQ – (l. to r.) Nick Sime, Quint Homan, and Clint Homan – ... Read more
The Big Stone Pedal Pullers held a state-sanctioned contest for children ages four through 12 in Milbank. The event was conducted during 2026 Farley Fest on Saturday, June 20. The first, second, and third place winners advance to the state pull in Mitchell on September 7. Local Winners: (no... Read more
Tom Schuneman, Angie Ackerman, Jason Ackerman, and Justin Ackerman won first place at the Sixth Annual Casino Royale held at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Saturday, June 6. Their team outshot 140 other golfers. Jacob Jackson, Mitch Quade, Gage Sayler, and Jonny Ash took second place. Ben Harstad was... Read more
The 31st Annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournament was held on Big Stone Lake on June 1. The family-friendly bass and walleye tournament also featured an outdoor Mass celebrated by Bishop DeGrood and attending clergy, a silent auction, youth games and activities, a raffle, music, a kids dessert contest, and an... Read more
The Nycole and Jenna Korstjens Scholarship Blood Drive was held on Monday, June 1, at Milbank High School. The student-led drive resulted in 15 registered donors, 13 successful donations, and 14 units of blood collected. The turnout is estimated to be able to help up to 42 local patients... Read more
Still time to win tickets to see 32 Below – the country and rock headliner appearing this Saturday night at Farley Fest 2026. The Pump in downtown Milbank – stage sponsor of the concert – has two tickets with your name on them! Just stop in for the Best... Read more
