51 Students Complete Driver’s Ed in Milbank
Local News July 3, 2026 0
The Milbank School District recently completed their 2026 driver’s education program. Jackson Graf, Jena Schulte, and Janelle Korstjens served as the instructors for 51 students in two sessions. The groups welcomed speakers from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, and the Milbank Police Department. “All... Read more
MHS Students Attend International HOSA Event
Local News June 25, 2026 0
South Dakota was represented by 149 high school students, including HOSA members from Milbank at the 2026 HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference (ILC). The gathering was held June 16-21 in Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The Milbank, Groton, and Watertown HOSA chapters traveled together by charter bus... Read more
Area Firefighters Attend State Fire School
Local News June 25, 2026 0
The Milbank Fire Department contributed a fire truck and sent several firefighters to the 2026 South Dakota State Fire School held at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) in Watertown from June 11-13. Attendees also included firefighters from Summit and Big Stone. Kevin Schuelke, administrator for the Milbank Fire Department... Read more
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is now accepting nominations from Farmers and Ranchers who want to serve on local FSA county committees. You can nominate yourself or a candidate of your choice, now through August 3. Farm organizations may also submit nominations. Serving on an FSA county committee is your... Read more
It’s o-fish-al. The 45th Annual Big Stone Walleye Classic hauled in 268 fish for a total of 584.35 pounds on Saturday June 20. The morning started at 7 a.m. with gorgeous weather and 74 teams. The top two teams caught 18.75 pounds a piece. Because two teams tied for... Read more
WYSIWYG Opens Farley Fest Friday Night
Local NewsUncategorized June 19, 2026 0
Festies rejoice! It’s just hours until Farley Fest 2026 and music starts pulsing through the park. WYSIWYG – What You See Is What You Get or Wizzy Wig for short – starts the weekend off with classic rock anthems juxtaposed with modern country ballads. WYSIWYG features musicians from Milbank... Read more
Ribbon Cutting Held for Our Store in Big Stone City
Local News June 18, 2026 0
The Milbank Area Chamber and the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Our Store in Big Stone on Thursday, June 11. Our Store is located in the former Big Stone School, now called the Big Stone Commons. The event encompassed a Grand Opening celebration that... Read more
Imagine you have to leave your home without a moment’s notice. You can take nothing but the clothes on your back. Imagine you are five years old, 10 years old, or maybe even 13. Favorite blanket? Gone. Stuffed bunny? Gone. School backpack, lunchbox, or jammies? Gone. Then imagine it... Read more
The Milbank City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 8. Council members approved a construction bid for excavation work at a new rubble site, administered the oath of office to the city’s newly-appointed attorney, and provided an update on the process of filling the city’s mayoral... Read more
Paige Zempel, née Frazee, a 2015 graduate of Milbank high School, has been named the 2025 Trooper of the Year by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The award was presented on June 3 during the 14th Annual Highway Patrol Awards Ceremony in Sioux Falls. Zempel has served with the... Read more
