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
REMINDER:  Fireworks Tonight at Farley Fest
Fireworks are set to light up the sky at Lake Farley Park at dusk. (Around 9:30 – 9:45 p.m.)  Everyone is welcome to attend the free extravaganza. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the show. Get there early and check out the 65-plus booths or grab... Read more
Classic Car Show Tonight at Lake Farley
Calling all gearheads and dreamers! Check out the classic car show at Farley Fest this Friday, July 30.How do you find it?  Host Tom Jensen says you can’t miss it. “When special guest, Jon Kostelecky, starts his ride, you’ll  know where we are,” Jensen says Kostelecky runs a small-wheel-base front engine dragster that is a... Read more
Free School Supplies Available For Grant County Families
Does your family need help getting school supplies this year? The Grant County Christian Service Council will hold its annual Back-to-School event on Tuesday, August 10.  The drive-thru event will be held at the Grant County4-H grounds from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parents will drive up to the... Read more
Milbank School Registration With Open House at New School
The first bell of the new school year will ring on August 18, at 8:15 am.  School will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on the first day. Registration for all Milbank public schools is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, August 5, from 8 a.m. to... Read more