Speedway Event Center was the location of the annual Milbank Area Chamber Of Commerce meeting on Thursday September 27. The board members for 2018-2019 are, back row, left to right, Laurie Folk, membership/finance director, Stacy Anderson, Travis Lester, Nick Sipe, Jessica Strobl and Dawn Vander Wal. Front, Alesia Christensen,... Read more

It’s a Keeper! Jace Rein caught this beautiful 9 1/2 inch Blue Gill on Big Stone Lake. Jace is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible,... Read more

The Whetstone Valley Youth Football (WVYF) will host a fundraiser on Thursday, September 27, following practice as a benefit for Tye Schaffer. Get two slices of pizza for just $5! Also, all area schools will be selling ice cream sandwiches for $1 on Thursday. All proceeds go to Tye... Read more

Only one group likes their toys better than bikers. Kids! Join the Way West Chapter of ABATE of Minnesota when they make their run on September 29, so no kid goes without a toy this Christmas. Registration starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the checkered flag... Read more

The Milbank Police Department reports several counterfeit $20 bills were passed in the area and received by a local bank. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd Van Vooren says, “There is no reason to panic, but everyone should be on the lookout for the counterfeit bills.” According to the bank employee,... Read more

According to Jason Sackreiter, owner of Valley Rental and Recycling of Milbank, Wittrock and Sons will discontinue the collection of recycling materials from Milbank residences on September 26. Sackreiter says the cost of curbside recycling has become prohibitive. He says even the cost of hauling tin and plastic is... Read more

Seehafer Ace Hardware is headed back to Main Street in Milbank. According to general manager, Jill Lacek, the new store will be designed to focus on what customers want most. “We will stock the things most often requested and concentrate on the core items people need every day.” Updated... Read more

State Representative John Mills is on the ballot for re-election this November. Mills, a Republican, has served District 4 – Grant, Deuel, rural Brookings, and rural Codington counties- since he was elected in November 2016. He is a member of the Taxation and Commerce and Energy committees. Mills and... Read more