Whimsy on Main in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce.  Whimsy on Main is everyone’s favorite gift boutique and independent bookstore that specializes in unique retail merchandise, creative... Read more

Four Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) members attended the Brookings Last Chance Meet on February 5-6. Coach Emily Bjordahl said, “Each swimmer gave it their all, and we came home with several personal best and state-qualifying times.” William Karels placed first in the 500-meter freestyle competition. He also placed fifth in the... Read more

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength and loving someone deeply gives you courage.  -Lao Tzu It’s no coincidence the English words “heart” and “courage” both come from the Latin root cor. People who display  bravery, usually do so when they discover intense feelings about something more important than... Read more

The Flower Shoppe in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce.  Pick up your passport at any of the participating businesses listed below and start shopping! Your passport... Read more

The Milbank Youth Wrestlers attended the Bearcat Brawl on February 5. According to Coach Josh Schmeichel, the results include: Tots 28-33 Landon Krause’s place is 1st and has scored 8.0 team points. Round 2 – Landon Krause (Milbank) won by major decision over Camdyn Huffman (Webster) (Maj 9-0) Round 3... Read more

The official results are in. The Milbank Area gymnasts are headed to State!  Both the state Class A and Class AA championship meets take place this weekend, February 11-12, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell.  Besides competing as a team, Milbank gymnasts who will also compete individually include: Madison Mathews – Vault,... Read more

It was the summer of 1980 when Daryl Halvorson moved to Milbank. Pac Man was taking the US market by storm, Airplane was showing in the theater, bread was 50 cents a loaf, and soon John Lennon would be shot and killed.  “It’s the same year I got married,” Daryl... Read more

According to Coach Josh Schmeichel, Milbank’s youth wrestlers competed at the CLAW Youth Wrestling Tournament in Clear Lake on Saturday, January 22, and brought home over 20 top-four place finishes.  Results include:Tots 6 & Under 33-36 Colton King’s place is 4th and has scored 4.0 team points. Round 1 –... Read more

Jerry Lutkemeier, age 61, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on January 24, 2022, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 30, from 4:00 p.m.... Read more

Robert “Peter Bob” Peter passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the... Read more