Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana has received a gift of $100,000 from the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF). The check was presented to the Make-A-Wish® headquarters in Sioux Falls on World Wish Day on April 29. The donation brings the total TEF has donated to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library is holding a book sale from May 1-22 during normal library hours. Books are being sold by donation. All proceeds will be used to buy supplies and prizes for the 2024 Summer Reading Program for children. This year’s theme is Adventure Begins at... Read more
Landon Novy Awarded National FFA Scholarship
Local News May 1, 2024 0
Landon Novy has been selected by the National FFA Foundation to receive a scholarship designed to encourage students who are likely to become future leaders in agriculture. The recipients are chosen on the basis of the time and effort they have devoted to FFA involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural... Read more
Greg “Junior” Koepke
Obituaries May 1, 2024 0
Greg “Junior” Koepke, age 59, of Brookings, SD, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Brookings, SD. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to... Read more
The 2024 Milbank High School graduation ceremonies begin this weekend with Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 5. The service, presided over by the Milbank Ministerial Association, begins at 6 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Music will be performed by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Mrs.... Read more
Come Uno, Come All to the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Lake Farley Park in Milbank on Saturday, May 4. May 4? Si, the 5th of May celebration is happening on May 4. Accordion to our sources, it’s all part of the crazy, fun, and delicious time you’ll have... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer presented their spring piano recitals on Sunday, April 28, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students performed a variety of pieces on the piano, flute and percussion. Attendees were treated to ice cream confections following the performances. First session recital musicians:Back: Leighton... Read more
Senior Nadia Thue has been chosen as the May Student of the Month for MHS. She is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue. Nadia is involved in cross country, track, theater, band, choir, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, Nadia participates in Pivotal Joy Dance... Read more
The Milbank Special Olympics program received a $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. The gift is part of the bank’s third-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. A check presentation ceremony was held at MHS today, April 30. “We are incredibly appreciative of First... Read more
Just Announced: David Nail + Two More Bands Added to 2024 Farley Fest Lineup
Local News April 30, 2024 0
David Nail was just announced today as the headliner for Saturday night’s 2024 Farley Fest Country Concert. Tyler Braden and Taylor Austin Dye will also appear in the Saturday lineup during the two-day festival July 19-20. Nail is known for his No. 1 songs “Let It Rain” and “Whatever... Read more
