Bennett Schwenn Selected for Academic All-Summit League Team 
Bennett Schwenn, a 2022 graduate of MHS and a rising senior at the University of South Dakota, was named to the men’s 2025 Academic All-Summit League Track and Field Team,on Tuesday, June 10. The award recognizes students for their combined academic and athletic success. It is the second time... Read more
DockDogs to Make a Splash at Farley Fest
Get ready for some high-flying, tail-wagging action! For the first time ever, Farley Fest—hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)—will feature DockDogs®, the ultimate canine water sport that’s making waves across North America. Watch the show or register your dog to join the fun and lick the... Read more
Options – Ortonville to Host Open House Wednesday, July 11
Options for Women- Ortonville will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at their new location in the Ortonville Mercantile and Gallery Hall (OMG) at 25 Second Street N.W. Cookies will be served. The organization offers motherhood programs, fatherhood programs, free pregnancy testing, parenting classes,... Read more
Jackson, Tillma, Quade, and Hall Win Casino Royale Golf Tourney
The foursome of Jacob Jackson, Dillon Tillma, Mitch Quade, and Tristan Hall won the Fifth Annual Casino Royale Golf Tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The tournament was held on Saturday, June 7, and was a fundraiser to support improvements to the clubhouse. Second-place winners were... Read more
Get Your 4th of July Fireworks Raffle Tickets Online Now
As George Washington said, “You musket your fireworks raffle tickets!” New this year – get your tickets for the 4th of July fireworks raffle online. It’s as easy as apple pie.  Prizes:*Buzz Centris Electric Bike*30” Outdoor Propane Fire Pit by Liberty Outdoor*Double-Quad Foldable Sofa – perfect for camping and... Read more
Valley Queen Celebrates 34th Annual Cheeseburger Day to Benefit FFA
The weather was perfect for Valley Queen’s 34th Annual Cheeseburger Day held today, Wednesday June 4, in Milbank. Guests were served sizzling burgers piled high with Valley Queen cheese and hot off the grill – America’s favorite sandwich. The cheeseburgers were accompanied by chips, cheese sticks, and milk. The... Read more
Middle School Musicians Earn End-of-Season Band Awards 
Director Susan Karels announced the end-of-the-year band awards for Milbank Middle School. Honors included top practice awards for each grade and Musician of the Month. Winners of the Pizza Ranch certificates were drawn from the eligible students. Practice AwardsEighth Grade: Tristan Hooth, Bridget Regil Lemus, Charlotte Swanson, Kinley VanHoorn,... Read more
Local Food Giveaway on June 11
The second food giveaway of 2025, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 4 – 5 p.m. The event will again be held in the Living Word Church parking lot on the north end of Milbank... Read more
Farmers Market Opens June 3 in Milbank
Tomorrow –Tuesday, June 3 – marks the first Farmers Market of the season in Milbank. You might need a bushel or just a peck, but any way you slice it, your basket will be overflowing with great things. The Market is open 3-6 p.m. every Tuesday in Flynn Park... Read more
Sheila Dailie and Girls Model 50 Years of Prom Dresses
Ecclesiastes or Bon Jovi? You’ve heard the phrase: The more things change the more they stay the same. National Intergenerational Day, observed annually on June 1, is dedicated to highlighting the connections between people of all ages. The day is a reminder of our shared customs and purposes and... Read more