Meat Militia Named Grand Champion of Q-Fest
Meat Militia proved they could take the heat at Q-Fest 2023, sponsored by Dakota Storage Buildings. Meat Militia, made up of Lee Tol and Chris Fischer, won the Grand Champion award and the $1100 prize that went with it. The contest  featured a public tasting on Saturday to showcase... Read more
Helen Dahle

Helen Dahle

Obituaries August 4, 2023 0

Helen Dahle, age 94, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, from 5:00... Read more
Casey Yamaura Headed to State Finals in Minnesota Ranch Rodeo
A lot can happen in a New York minute, but that ain’t nothing compared to a Midwest minute at the rodeo. For Casey Yamaura of Milbank and his team called Border Crisis, 60 exciting seconds was the only thing standing between them and the 2023 Minnesota State Ranch Rodeo... Read more
Jim Dahl Wins Second Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Tennis Tourney
The Second Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Alumni Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday, July 29, at Cantine Courts in Milbank. Jim Dahl was crowned the champion of the tournament. He won a total of 14 games. Tom Waletich placed second. He won 13 games. Ron Waletich, David Waletich, and Will... Read more
Firechiefs Clipped by Alpacas at State Tournament
The Milbank Firechiefs and the Lennox Only One Alpacas kicked off South Dakota’s 2023 Amateur State B Tournament in the first game at Cadwell Park in Mitchell on Wednesday, August 2. The Alpacas clipped the Firechiefs 12-3 to advance to the second round. The loss ended the Firechiefs’ season.... Read more
Firechiefs Head to State Tournament
The Milbank Firechiefs join 31 teams in a quest for the crown at the 2023 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament. (See results below from their district games.) On Sunday, officials announced the Firechiefs will play the leadoff game against Lennox Only One on Wednesday, August 2,... Read more
Bruce Buescher Wins Polaris Ranger at Bulldog Booster Club Open
Bruce Buescher was the winner of the raffle drawing for a 2023 Ranger given away at the Bulldog Booster Club Open on July 29. The tournament was held at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The team of Chris Settje, Chad Pew, Mike  Hanson, and Josh DeBoer took first-place... Read more
Classic Car Show Sparks Big Interest at Farley Fest 2023
The annual classic car show at Farley Fest 2023 gleamed with nearly 50 entries this year. Organized by Tom Jensen, the contest will donate $265 of its entry fees to It Only Takes a Spark.The 2023 Winners in each category include: Submitted Phots-Top Photo- Michael Boulder Read more
Farley Fest 2023 is Big Success
Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber, reports 1000 people attended the country concert featuring Easton Corbin on Saturday night, July 29, at Lake Farley Park. The concert was the culmination of events and activities on the final day of Farley Fest 2023.  The morning started with... Read more
Bulldogs to Start Cross Country Practice August 10
Coach Eric Townsend, head coach of the Milbank Bulldogs cross country team, reminds runners that fall is just around the corner. Townsend says, “I hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for a great 2023 season! It is hard to believe, but we are about one week... Read more