Whetstone Valley Youth Football Kicks Off
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football team kicked off their season with a two-day mini camp. The camp ran Wednesday and Thursday evenings for any player wishing to get a feel for the sport or a start on the season. “The camp is a great way to introduce core fundamentals... Read more
Crowd Gets Fired Up at National Night Out
Over 600 plates were served and 185 smoke detectors and four fire truck rides were given away during National Night Out at the Milbank Fire Hall on August 9. The brats and burgers were grilled by the Milbank Fire and Rescue team. The Fraternal Order of Police and Milbank... Read more
Crazy Days Deals All Day Friday in Milbank
Crazy Days is back in Milbank. All day on Friday, August 17, downtown Milbank shops promise deals that are nuttier than a fruitcake! Participating businesses include: Country Closet Consignment, Guadalupe’s, Hartman’s Family Foods, Lewis Drug, Linda’s Fashion, Milbank Eyecare Center, Jay Elle Salon, Now & Then Boutique, Speedway, The... Read more
Grant County Christian Service Council Hosts Back to School Event
The Grant County Christian Service Council sponsored their annual Back to School event on August 8. Seventy-four families attended. About 165 students selected school supplies in preparation for the upcoming school year. Craig and Sarah Weinberg from VPD Photography Studio in Milbank donated an on-site photo shoot, and each... Read more
Superintendent Graf to Speak at MARTA Meeting
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 16th at Pizza Ranch. Superintendent Tim Graf will be the featured speaker. No business meeting will be held. Read more
Christian Service Council to Hold Food Giveaway Tomorrow
The Grant County Christian Service Council partners with Feeding South Dakota for a food giveaway Wednesday, August 15. The free food will be distributed at the Grant Co. 4-H Exhibit Building. The giveaway begins at 4:30 p.m. and continues until 6:00 p.m. or until the food is gone. Doors... Read more
Lake Farley Rockfest Friday Night
Summer is almost over. Don’t let it end without one more big night out! Rockfest 2018 hits the beach this Friday, August 10, at Lake Farley Park. Three bands- Our Therapy, Skar, and Eclipse rock you back to the 70’s and into today. There’s even a little rockin’ country... Read more
National Night Out at The Milbank Fire Hall
National Night Out started in 1984. That year, everyone just stayed home and turned on their porch lights. Still a good idea, but this year, join the whole town and head to the Milbank Fire Hall on Thursday, August 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A Burger and Brat... Read more
Cody Kasuske Nets Large Mouth Bass
It’s a Keeper! Cody Kasuske caught this beautiful Large Mouth Bass on Big Stone Lake. Cody is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible, include your... Read more
Tuchscherer’s Sweet Corn Stand Celebrates 25 Years
Craving the most a-maizing sweet corn? You’re golden! You not only live in South Dakota, you live in Milbank. Just look for the vintage blue Dodge pickup in the parking lot at S & D on Highway 12. Near the truck, you’ll find the Corn Lady, Ann Tuchscherer, and her husband, Dale, who is always... Read more