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
Milbank High School students have been recognized on the honor roll for the fourth nine weeks of the 2025–2026 school year.PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Brady Allen, Chase Dusing, Isabella Hicks, Ava Homrighausen, Lexi Korstjens, Adrienne Korth, Addison Locke, Aria Prasnicki, Kylynn Schwandt, Kye Scoular, and Kinley VanHoorn. SOPHOMORES:Bianca Berry, Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Alexis... Read more
Have you heard the parable about a group of blind men that encounter an elephant for the first time? To understand the creature, they examine it by touching it, with each man focusing entirely on a single part of the animal’s body. The man who feels its stony tusk... Read more
Graduates of the Milbank High School Class of 2026 are reminded to pick up their diplomas from the high school office as soon as possible. Office hours are 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Questions? Contact MHS HIgh School Secretary Tammy Rieger at 605-432-5546. Read more
