Shawn Stemsrud, a graduate of the MHS Class of 2018, received the South Dakota American Choral Directors Association (SDACDA) Encore Award. Stemsrud was recognized for his award during the 2024 Honor Choir and Reunion Alumni Choir Concert held at the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls on August 2.... Read more
Eric Townsend, head coach for the MHS cross country teams says, “ It’s hard to believe, but we are about two weeks from the official start of the 2024 season. Townsend outlined information and the practice schedule for the first days for both boys and girls in grades 7-12.... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library registered 49 kids for two sessions of their summer reading program. Along with their guests, the program accommodated 57 children during the two-month program. Each week, the kids enjoyed activity sheets, games, songs, and special events such as the live professional ventriloquist show.... Read more
A donation account has been set up at Minnwest Bank in Summit to help the family of Darius Small finance funeral and burial expenses. Small, 20, of Summit was killed in a vehicle pedestrian accident near Wilmot on Sunday, July 28. Checks can be made payable to Stacy Stickle/... Read more
Milbank schools will open for classes at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday August 20. Registration is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday August 6-7. Registration Hours: Tuesday, August 6 from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, August 7, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. School pictures will also be taken... Read more
The annual Americans with Disabilities Act picnic will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The free meal is being hosted by the Grant-Roberts Area Disabilities Support Group and is sponsored by First Interstate Bank. Questions? Contact mlbullert@gmail.com. Read more
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) members will meet Thursday morning, July 25, at Dakota Granite. Everyone is welcome. The casual, come-and-go–as-you-please, event runs from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of Dakota Granite. Tours take place at 8:15. Dakota Granite is located east of Milbank at 48931... Read more
Get ready for the biggest bash of summer! Farley Fest is about to unleash a frenzy of non-stop fun this weekend – Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Bands, brewskis, hot rods, hot dogs, parades, pancakes, friends, and fireworks. You’ll find them all and more at Farley Park.... Read more
Jonathan Schneider will present a harp concert at Zion Community Church in Wilmot at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The concert is free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Jonathan was born in Spain and raised in Puerto Rico. He started harp lessons at age 10 with Elisa Torres,... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet for breakfast at the Millstone Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18. No business meeting will be conducted. School supply donations will be accepted for children. The supplies will be donated to the Food Pantry at the... Read more
