Community members of all ages are invited to learn about butterflies during a special presentation at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Wednesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Tammie Dewald will share information about butterflies, including how to create... Read more
What began as a daughter’s way to cope with the loss of her father has grown into a tradition that gives hope to others. The annual Wes Bolstad Memorial Blood Drive conducted by LifeServe Blood Center was held in Milbank on July 2. The drive was coordinated by Wes’s... Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering farmers a new option to schedule appointments online with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Following a successful pilot program, FSA is now using a digital appointment platform to allow producers to make farm program or farm loan appointments online at... Read more
MHS chorus members Jack ter Denge, Macy Mueller, and Bryton Blauert will perform in concert with the 52nd South Dakota High School Honor Choir in Rapid City on Friday, July 24. The trio will travel to Black Hills State University in Spearfish for rehearsals beginning July 19. The choir... Read more
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
