Hey, kids, it’s time to rock out at the Big Stone Library! Hans Sacrison and his fascinating collection of fossils will be featured at the Big Stone Branch Library on Wednesday, July 12, from 1:30 – 2 p.m. The event is free and part of the Summer Reading Program... Read more
The fourth of July will not go off with a bang for residents of Milbank. Due to impending inclement weather, the Milbank Chamber has postponed all activities scheduled for this day. “After a lot of consideration for all parties involved, we have made the difficult decision,” said Jamie Henderson,... Read more
It’s time to “meat up” again! Where the trophies are big, but the cash is even bigger! Win the Q-Fest BBQ contest and claim the trophy and $1100. Ten place winners. Over $4000 in cash prizes! It’s a challenge, but you know you want to “brisk-et”. Q-Fest is Saturday, July... Read more
Brenda Maass, coordinator of the food giveaways presented by the Grant County Christian Service Council and supported by Feeding South Dakota said, “The food giveaway on June 14 went great! We ordered food for 325 families and had over 300 families (743 individuals) come through.” Maass explained that after... Read more
Have a Yankee Doodle Dandy Day at Lake Farley Park on the 4th of July. It’s easy to remember – the fun begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. From 4-6 p.m. make a new friend at the Fishing Derby. It’s free for kids up to age 14.... Read more
Six Milbank Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members, who qualified for the 46th Annual International Leadership Conference, competed with over 12,000 students from across the world from June 21-25. The event was held at the Omni Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. During the conference, 91 outstanding HOSA members were awarded scholarships... Read more
This summer, 51 students are receiving the essential tools and foundation to become safe drivers. Jackson Graf, head of Milbank’s driver’s education program said, “It is a difficult and demanding course.” The students spend 30 hours in the classroom. If they pass that segment of the course, they move... Read more
A benefit will be held Friday, June 23, for Thomas Zempel, 18-month-old son of Zach and Paige (née Frazee) Zempel. Thomas has spent over three weeks in the Fargo Hospital. Most of that time he has been in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Thomas was diagnosed with hemolytic uremic... Read more
Everyone is welcome at Corona’s 140th birthday celebration this Saturday, June 24. Prior to 1883, Corona was known as Prior. The 25 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade gets the party started at 4 p.m. The parade will be led by grand marshals David and Sarah Hamman. Or come early for music... Read more
On June 14, Milbank Middle School students proved they can get to school at 5 a.m. All it takes is a little motivation. A group of 100 students, parents, and staff left MIlbank to catch a flight that day in Omaha. The flight would whisk them to our nation’s... Read more
