Over 30 members of the Milbank High School Class of 1995 gathered for their 30-year reunion. The event was hosted at The Pump in downtown Milbank on Friday, June 20. Attendees:Back: (. to r.) – Tom Waletich and Cory Appl. Fourth Row – Kirk Kubousek, Richard Jurgens, Miranda Menning Sieh,... Read more
Got your team together for the Second Annual Heroes Pull in Milbank? It’s coming up on Sunday, August 17. Teams will vie for bragging rights for pulling a fire truck 45 feet the fastest. All proceeds go to the Milbank Special Olympics and Special Olympics of South Dakota. Registration... Read more
Lance Johnson, senior project manager at Valley Queen, is being honored this month for reaching a remarkable milestone — 30 years with the company and still going strong. To mark Lance’s 30th anniversary, Jon Rogers, director of communications at Valley Queen, said, “Lance has been a steady, influential force... Read more
The annual 4th of July Fishing Derby at Lake Farley in Milbank was a fintastic success again this year. Wendy Hentges, who sponsors the event along with her husband Rick, said, “We had 72 children participate. The weather cooperated with a sunny and warm, but windy day. Fun was... Read more
Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone who supported the Milbank fireworks show by purchasing raffle tickets. She also thanked those who made donations and sponsored the event. She gave a big shout out to the Oltman family for generously allowing the use... Read more
The 2025 Milbank Fireworks Show has been postponed until Saturday, July 5, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank at approximately 10 p.m. There’s still going to be a blast of red, white, and blue that will light up the night, it’s just going to be one night later. Bring... Read more
The five MHS students who qualified for the 2025 National Educators Rising Conference were in Orlando, Florida, from June 25-29. Kalli Moser, Charlotte Street, and Keira Steffen competed in the Job Interview competition and Max Schuelke and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga competed in the Creative Lecture division. This year’s conference... Read more
On Wednesday, June 4, a team of Valley Queen and FFA volunteers grilled, wrapped, and served nearly 2,400 cheeseburgers during Cheeseburger Day – a Dairy Month celebration. Accompanied by live bluegrass music from the New Porch Pickers, the community enjoyed lively conversations, butter-making demonstrations, cheese tasting, and delicious cheeseburgers... Read more
Over 25 teams vied for the title of champion cornholers at Farley Fest in Milbank on Saturday, June 21. Thomas Lee of Waubay and Ryan German of Peever were cobviously the best players there. They won first place and an amaizing $320. Prize-Winning Cornhole TeamsFirst place $320 – Lee/German*Thomas... Read more
The Car Show held on Friday, June 20, during 2025 Farley Fest featured 58 wheel beauties. The People’s Choice award went to Thomas Jensen of Milbank. The Top Ten Awards (in no particular order): “Despite the heat, we had an amazing weekend filled with community, music, food, and fun,”... Read more
