South Dakota observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week in 2022 from April 25 to April 29.  Kevin Schuelke, director of Grant County Emergency Management, says, “Sirens will be tested on Wednesday, April 27. The fire siren will be sounded at 10 a.m. At 10:15 a.m., the tornado siren will go off.” ... Read more

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it serves as a reminder that thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community, but everyone has a role to play to help keep children safe. The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored an essay contest to highlight... Read more

Richard Lingwall, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Wilmot Care Center.. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Nathan Neugebauer will officiate. Burial will be at the Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more

The MHS boys’ tennis team played their first match of the season against Yankton on Friday, April 8, on the road. The Bucks defeated the Bulldogs 9-0.  Benett Street is the one senior on the court this season for the Bulldogs. Milbank’s head coach, Abbey Trapp, said, “The boys did lose,... Read more

LeRoy Schliesman, age 87, of Watertown, SD,  passed away on April 4, 2022, at his daughter’s residence in Wolverton, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7,... Read more

The Farley Fest 2022 Country Concert will feature Ned LeDoux, Spencer Crandall, and Dillon Carmichael. Laurie Folk, head of the Milbank Area Chamber announced the star-studded lineup is set to take the stage on Saturday, July 30, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Ned LeDoux is the son of the late... Read more

Every great trip has to end, and the Love Local train is about to pull into the station. Make sure to get that last stamp to fill up your Passport. Then, return it to one of the stores listed below by noon on Friday, April 1, for your chance to win... Read more

Milbank youth wrestlers were among the top-place winners in the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association State AAU Youth Wrestling Tournament. The meet was held March 25-27 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.  Milbank’s second-place winners included: Westin Pinkert, Cruz Prasnicki, and Barrett Schneck.  Third place winners were: Tate Schlueter, Jesse Schneck, Kyra... Read more

At 7:10 a.m. on Monday, March 28, the Milbank Police Department was dispatched to Lakeview Drive in Milbank for a report of a stolen vehicle.  The 2005 Ford F150 pickup displayed local plates and was owned by Jessy Johnson.  Milbank Chief of Police, Boyd Van Vooren, said, “Officers were quick to... Read more

Slip across the border for some great Mexican food.  You don’t need to go far, but you’ll want to take your Passport. Guadalupe’s in the Milbank Mall warmly welcomes you during the Love Local Passport event on now until March 31.   Guadalupe’s offers you made-from-scratch tortillas, guacamole, and salsa.  So,... Read more