Rachel Schulte and Jenna Dexter of Milbank and Chloe Rabe of Big Stone City were recognized by the President of Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls for their academic achievement.  To be named to the President’s List, a student must have been a full-time student and accumulated a GPA... Read more

Seven students from Milbank were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. The Dean’s List recognizes each full-time student who carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and accumulated a grade-point average of 3.5 or above... Read more

An account has been set up at First Bank & Trust in Milbank to help the Steve and April Griffee family. The family is reeling from the loss of their 11-year-old son, Cade, in a fire on Friday, January 10.  In addition, the Griffee’s home and all their belongings... Read more

Miss Milbank Jericho Jones began competing in the state Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen today, January 9. Jericho advanced to the state contest after she was selected as Miss Milbank 2025 at The Valley Express Snow Queen Festival in November. Jericho joined 25 other contestants from across the state... Read more

Three adult males on a 2024 CAN-AM Defender side-by-side fell through the ice on Big Stone Lake this morning, January 2.  According to the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Department, the men were pulling a permanent ice house over the lake when they encountered a heave and the vehicle began... Read more

Good news for travelers in South Dakota! Innovations to the SD511 system that already provides real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images just got better. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is partnering with counties and tribes to allow them... Read more

Firefighters from the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the Ryan and Bobbi Hanson home at 1010 S. 7th Street in Milbank at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. “Upon arrival, flames were visible above the kitchen area,” reported Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen. He said,... Read more

The Milbank speech and debate team won the Class A sweepstakes trophy at the annual Brookings Bell Tournament held December 20-21. Attendees were encouraged  to dress in holiday attire and to enjoy a photo booth, elf hunt, hot cocoa bar, and other festive touches offered during the tournament.  Milbank... Read more

Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones and Little Miss Milbank Hawley Kirchberg stopped by Peaceful Pines Senior Living to spread some Christmas cheer on Friday, December 20. Jericho talked with the residents about their activities at Peaceful Pines and answered questions about her plans during her reign as Miss Milbank... Read more