Independence Day is just around the corner! Along with America’s independence, 203 Realty is celebrating the first anniversary of their own independence. Last summer, the business, owned for 14 years by Denice Hooth, changed their name from EXIT Realty, when they… well…exited the EXIT franchise to become an independently-owned... Read more
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Grant and neighboring counties after the area received three inches of rain – some reported up to 5.5 inches – between 6 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, June 25. The Flood Warning will remain in effect... Read more
Milbank members of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), who qualified for the International Leadership Conference (ILC), were in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 18-22. Students from all over the world competed. More than 14,000 participants – members, advisers, health professionals, and alumni – attended the conference. Workshops, keynote speakers,... Read more
MHS debaters Max Schuelke and Keira Steffen represented the Northern District of South Dakota at the 100th National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Des Moines Iowa, from June 15-20. The Northern District includes Aberdeen, Watertown, Lennox, Brookings, Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, and Milbank. The late Doug Tschetter, a longtime... Read more
Post 9 Auxiliary in Milbank Installs New Officers
Local News June 18, 2025 0
The Milbank Legion Auxiliary Post 9 installed new officers at their May meeting. A memorial service was also held for members lost in the past year. 2025-26 OfficersPresident – Karen LayherVice-President – Michelle StewartSecretary – Sharon BeutlerTreasurer – Donna JurgensChaplain – Sue DeJong The meeting opened with prayer given by... Read more
Big Stone Walleye Classic: Wet, Wild, and Worth It!
Local News June 16, 2025 0
Over 80 fishing teams of two braved the waters – the rising waters of Big Stone Lake – for the 44th Annual Walleye Classic on Sunday, June 16. More boats than average came back empty-handed this year as torrential rain caused the lake to rise at an inch every... Read more
Heavy Rain Triggers Dangerous Flooding
Local News June 13, 2025 0
The Big Stone Sheriff reports the Big Stone Lake area received up to 7.6 inches of rain yesterday June 12 and during the early morning hours of June 13. The rain is causing widespread flooding and some travel disruptions. Sheriff Mark Brown cautions that boats on lifts are likely... Read more
Milbank High School released the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students named to the list include: PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Franco Flores De Salazar, Lydia Gall, Darin Hagen, Andrew Karels, Adison Pauli, Tate Pew, Avery Schuneman, Raina Untalan, and Rylan Wendland. SOPHOMORES:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Ivy Dreis,... Read more
Milbank Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
Local News June 11, 2025 0
Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students were also named to the Improvement Honor Roll. Those named to the lists include: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABrady AllenChase DusingOmar FloresIsabella HicksViolet JohnsonMason KirchbergElla KoplinLexi KorstjensAdrienne KorthAddison LockeAria PrasnickiKylynn SchwandtKye ScoularCharlotte SwansonKinley VanHoornHarper Wendland... Read more
Milbank School Board Approves New Hires and Hears Reports on Summer Projects
Local News June 10, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 9 in the boardroom. The board approved personnel, financial, and policy items. They also received reports on summer projects, insurance updates, and planning for the upcoming academic year. FCCLA Chapter Proposed Superintendent Justin Downes introduced... Read more
