The Little Lions Learning Center in Big Stone City held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new facility on Wednesday, June 23. The 3,100-square foot building is the permanent home of the non-profit childcare and education center owned and operated by the Big Stone City School. The new center, now located next to the... Read more
Everyone is invited to attend the free 4th of July fireworks extravaganza hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, July 4, at Lake Farley Park. The 2021 celebration begins at dusk or about 10 p.m. Attendees are reminded to bring a lawn chair or a blanket.Chamber director... Read more
The Big Stone Walleye Classic celebrated its 40th year at Hartford Beach on Big Stone Lake on June 19. A total of 97 teams from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa fished for the chance to claim a piece of the nearly $20,0000 prize money. First-place winners, Doug DeVries and Dalton Koch, reeled in 17.5 pounds of walleye and... Read more
Eric Sandbulte, Brad Hansen, and Casey Yamaura took first place in WVRA’s team penning event on Saturday, June 19. The team finished in a time of 54.1. Don Peterson, Monte Rosen, and Dave Hardie placed second with a time of 1:07.9. Right behind them, with a time of 1:08.8, was... Read more
The Milbank Area Right to Life organization is sponsoring a Right to Life Walk on Saturday, June 26. The walk begins at 10 a.m. at Flynn Park. The park is located behind the Milbank Visitor Center. The group is hosting the walk to raise awareness for and support the... Read more
Bailey Schwagel and Samuel Garcia were selected as the winners of the grandparent essay contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA). Schwagel, the 2020 winner, honored her grandmother Karen Layher. Garcia, the 2021 winner, honored his grandmother Vicki Strege. The essayists and their grandmothers were guests at... Read more
The 2021 Milbank Area Chamber Golf Tournament was held on June 4 at Whetstone Creek Golf Course. This year, the18-hole, two-person tournament was not restricted to chamber members, but was open to everyone. Winners included: First place – Dustin Lester and Jason Ackerman. Second place – Austin Hunt and Lance Frogner. Travis... Read more
June is Dairy Month and Valley Queen is celebrating with their 30th Annual Cheeseburger Day on Thursday, June 10, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Get your sizzling burger with melted cheese, chips, cheese sticks, and milk from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Enjoy your lunch and live music by the... Read more
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, announced the City is placing water restrictions on residents and businesses effective Wednesday, June 9. Forman says the restrictions are being imposed due to the extremely hot and dry conditions and they will remain in place until further notice. According to... Read more
The MHS choirs and band presented their season-end awards and recognized notable achievements. The John Phillip Sousa Award, the most prestigious award for high school band students, was given to DeAndre French. The Arion Award, the oldest and most prestigious national award for high school musicians, was presented to Drake Rogers. ... Read more
