José Alonso Flores de Salazar is Ready for His Next Adventure
José Alonso Flores de Salazar, a graduate of the MHS Class of 2021, has already lived a life of adventure. José, also known as Alonso, was born in Mexico and did not move to the United States until he was in sixth grade. His dad is employed by Mill Valley Dairy... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Heading to State Tournament
The Firechiefs will play the first game in the 89th South Dakota Amateur Baseball Tournament which starts on Wednesday, August 4, at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. Milbank takes on the Platte Killer Tomatoes (11-7) at 5:30 p.m. The Firechiefs punched their ticket to the state tournament when they finished... Read more
Information for 2021 Milbank Cross Country Team
All athletes in grades 7-12 who are interested in joining the cross country team this fall are expected to attend these events: Wednesday, August 11 – 6 p.m.  — Mandatory athlete meeting about fundraising. Held in the high school theatre. Wednesday, August 11 – 7 p.m. — Mandatory parent/athlete meeting in the high school theatre. Thursday, August... Read more
Grant County Library Top Summer Readers
The Grant County Library announced the Tails and Tales 2021 Summer Reading Program top readers.Winners included:PreK – K —  Champion Reader Lincoln Kiley and Reserve Champion Reader Vivian Mathiason. Grades 1 – 2 — Champion Reader Aspen Kiley and Reserve Champion Reader Chelsea Granquist (not pictured).Grades 3 – 5 —  Champion... Read more
St. Lawrence Registration and Open House Scheduled
Brenda Anderson, principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank, says, “We will use scheduled registration times as we did last year.  It was a nice way to have a more controlled registration process. Please use your last name’s initial.”August 4 Registration Schedule A – G  8 – 10 a.m. H – M  10... Read more
Loraine Nolting

Loraine Nolting

Obituaries August 2, 2021 0

Loraine Nolting, age 101, of Waconia, MN, formerly of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society – Waconia and Westview Acres. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big... Read more
Fire Department Announces Raffle Winners
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke announced the winners of the fire and rescue department’s mail-in raffle. Chief Schuelke said, “With our mailer fundraiser raffle we are extremely grateful for the support of our local community. Thank you to all for participating.” He continued, “This allows us to continually keep... Read more
Shirley Olson

Shirley Olson

Obituaries July 31, 2021 0

Shirley Skadsen Olson, age 89, of Milbank, SD, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be... Read more
Ride in Two Monster Trucks  at Farley Fest on Saturday
Need a thrill? Experience the rush of a Monster Truck ride this Saturday from 10:30 am- 4:00 pm at Farley Fest in Milbank. You won’t be climbing over cars or crushing them, but you will be riding high in a super-charged beast of power. Take your pick of two... Read more
Saturday’s Lineup of Events at Farley Fest
What time is it? It’s time to put away the lawn mower, get up off the couch, and head to Farley Fest on Saturday, July 31.Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber that sponsors Farley Fest, says, “Don’t forget, you can catch the shuttle to the park from... Read more