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

The 22nd Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for All will be held at Parkview Church in Milbank from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25. Everyone is welcome!  No reservation is required. (Parkview Church is located at 1101 South Second Street- next to Avantara.) Come for the... Read more

The Millstone Family Restaurant was voted the winner of the Soup Walk held during the Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7. Deb Bowsher, owner of The Millstone, was awarded  $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks.  Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived downtown on a vintage fire truck. Miss Milbank 2025,... Read more

The 33rd Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will play in concert on Saturday, December 7, on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. The concert begins at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades... Read more