Spend an evening down at the lake this Friday night at the free Farley Fest family concert. Grammy-nominated Rhett Walker headlines the show. His latest single, “All Joy, No Stress,” followed the release of “Believer” which spent 23 weeks on the top-ten chart for Christian radio. The show starts... Read more
Donna Larson, a member of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 3486 in Milbank, recently received a Buddy Poppy Award for her outstanding participation in the 2022 Buddy Poppy program. Larson has been a member of the VFW Auxiliary for over 50 years. She began as a junior member in Webster and... Read more
We would like to say a huge thank you for coming and showing your support at Jason’s benefit. It’s beyond amazing the support, prayers, calls, texts, and messages we get. That is proof of how much support small communities have. We would also like to thank everyone who donated... Read more
The seven-week 2022 Summer Reading program concluded on Wednesday, July 20, at the Big Stone City Branch Library. The Horizon’s group rewarded the 28 registered participants with Black Cows a.k.a root beer floats. Many prizes were also awarded. Shayla Folk earned the first place award for Top Reader, Read more
Tammy Snell is New Grant County Deputy Treasurer
Local News July 26, 2022 0
If you see a new face at the Grant County Courthouse, it is Tammy Snell. Monday, July 25, was Snell’s first day in her position as the second deputy to Grant County Treasurer Karla DeVaal. According to Snell, her computer and people skills helped her to land the job,... Read more
Valley Office Products in downtown Milbank had a lot to celebrate on Thursday, July 21. Their Customer Appreciation Day was a celebration of all the valued customers they have had the privilege to work with in 42 years in business. Customers and staff enjoyed brisket and beans and a... Read more
It’s time! Time to get your tickets to the 2022 Farley Fest Country Concert this Saturday, July 30, in Milbank. Summer is going to come screeching to a stop before you know it. No doubt, your friends will scatter like Skittles on the street – back to school, back to... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Capture Second at State
Milbank Area Swimming July 26, 2022 0
The 2022 South Dakota Long Course Championship Meet was hosted at the Midco Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls on July 22-24. Nine Milbank swimmers competed and also participated in relays with the Watertown Swim Club. The Milbank swimmers helped Watertown take home the second-place team finish. Three Milbank swimmers ranked in first... Read more
Marlys Chase
Obituaries July 25, 2022 0
Marlys Chase, age 95, of Ortonville, MN, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Fairway View Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 6:00... Read more
Erma Maxwell
Obituaries July 23, 2022 0
Erma Maxwell, age 97, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Wilmot Care Center. Services for Erma will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday, August... Read more
