Farley Fest Car Show Winners Selected
The Car Show held on Friday, June 20, during  2025 Farley Fest featured 58 wheel beauties. The People’s Choice award went to Thomas Jensen of Milbank. The Top Ten Awards (in no particular order): “Despite the heat, we had an amazing weekend filled with community, music, food, and fun,”... Read more
Edward Stallcop

Edward Stallcop

Obituaries June 25, 2025 0

Edward Leroy Stallcop, 71, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton, SD.  Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Christian Outreach Center in Sisseton, SD.  Leroy, a man who spent his life... Read more
MHS Students Reach Round Two at International HOSA Conference
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
Steve Thomas and Alan Schliesman-Fernando’s Rib Company Wins    Q-Fest 
Fernando’s Rib Company was crowned the Grand Champion at Q-Fest on Saturday June 21, during Farley Fest 2025 in Mibank. Fernando’s brought home the bacon in the form of an $1100 prize. The team also took first place in the Pork Butt and the Pork Spare Ribs competitions to... Read more
Schuelke Finishes in Top 20 at National Debate Tournament
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
Muellenbach Claims Most Wins at Larry Cantine Memorial Tournament
Will Muelenbach racked up 15  wins – the most at the Third Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Tennis Tournament held on June 21 at Cantine Courts in Milbank. Greg Cantine, co-organizer of the tourney, stated, “An even 20 people participated in the doubles-only event. Most players were from the Milbank... Read more
Children’s Author Coming to Big Stone Community  Center
A Meet and Greet with author Tammy Knutson will be held at the Big Stone City Community Center on Wednesday, July 2,  at 1:30 p.m. The event is Free and everyone is invited.   Tammy writes children’s books featuring her Pembroke Welsh Corgis – PJ and Murphy. Ask Tammy questions... Read more
Janice Schwandt

Janice Schwandt

Obituaries June 22, 2025 0

Janice Schwandt, age 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more
50+ Food and Vendors at Farley Fest This Weekend
It’s Farley Fest – now through Sunday, June 22. Find 1000 things to see and do and eat!  It’s your chance to try something different for lunch or dinner and shop for unique gifts and artisan items. Catch some amazing concerts and shows. Choose from 50+ vendors! Something for... Read more
Music for Everyone This Weekend at Farley Fest
Feeling like some music this weekend? You’re in luck! Farley Fest is finally here. Start your Friday night out right vibing to the sounds of My Monday Regret. My Monday Regret – a hometown favorite –  will play from 7-11 p.m. on Friday. June 21. Tickets are Free, courtesy... Read more