St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Corona
Local News March 14, 2018 0
Organizers say “rain or shine” Corona’s 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration will be held this Saturday, March 17. The parade starts at 2 p.m. on Main Street. Prizes will be awarded to parade entries for the most Irish, the most green, the most unique, and the... Read more
Doug and Linda Buri Donate $100,000 to Scholarship Fund
Local News March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank Educational Foundation announced Doug and Linda Buri have donated $100,000 to fund two perpetual scholarships for Milbank High School students. The Doug and Linda Buri Scholarship and the Doug and Linda Buri Students’ Choice Scholarship will award $2500 each annually. The foundation is structured so the principal... Read more
Chamber Announces Third Band for Farley Fest
Local News March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced the band LIT joins the lineup for the Farley Fest Country Concert on Saturday, July 21. LIT joins Clare Dunn as an opening act and Chase Bryant, who is the headliner for the event. “We are really offering it all to the... Read more
St. Lawrence Raffle Raises $17,150
Local News March 12, 2018 0
Students of St. Lawrence School in Milbank raised $17,150 – five dollars at a time. The students sold raffle tickets for five dollars each during the 2018 Catholic Schools Raffle, a fundraising program sponsored by Catholic United Financial. St. Lawrence participated along with 83 other schools in Minnesota and... Read more
Clocks Spring Forward Tonight!
Local News March 10, 2018 0
Don’t forget to set your clock ahead an hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday morning at 2 a.m. By now, you’ve probably heard both sides of the argument on whether or not we should be moving the hands on our clocks every few months. Does all... Read more
South Shore Bingo Postponed Until March 17
Local NewsUncategorized March 10, 2018 0
A soup supper followed by Ham & Turkey Bingo will be held Saturday, March 17, at the South Shore Community Center. The soup supper starts at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for funds to fix the roof of the old school building. Read more
Dr. Fred Deutsch to Run for District 4 State House
Local News March 8, 2018 0
Dr. Fred Deutsch announced his intention to run for the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 4 in the 2018 election. District 4 includes Grant, Deuel, rural Brookings, and rural Codington counties. Deutsch, a Republican, served in the legislature from 2015 to 2016. He was a member of... Read more
Easter Party at Big Stone Library Set for March 31
Local News March 8, 2018 0
The Big Stone City Branch Public Library is hosting their annual Spring Fling Easter Party on Saturday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Children of all ages and their families are invited. The library also welcomes your out-of-town grandchildren to this event. The open house-style party is free... Read more
The Big Stone City School begins registration for the Little Lions’ Learning Center and the OST program on March 22. Registration will be held in the Big Stone City School gymnasium from 3:00p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The free-will donation meal will be served from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The... Read more
Vocalists Excel at Region Contest
Local News March 5, 2018 0
Forty vocal soloists and 16 vocal ensemble members from the Milbank High School Choir performed at the Region III solo and ensemble music contest February 28, at Watertown High School. The vocalists from Milbank received 30 Superiors (I), and 11 Excellents (II). Solo performances were based on: tone, intonation,... Read more