The Milbank boys and girls wrestling teams competed in the Watertown Civic Arena on  Saturday, December 6. In the Marv Sherrill Dual Tournament, Lawson Novy secured three wins for the Bulldogs. As a team, the Bulldogs dropped all three of their duals to Yankton, Aberdeen Central, and Watertown, but several... Read more

“We had a wonderful weekend spreading holiday cheer during Milbank Hometown Christmas and are so thankful for our sponsors, businesses, volunteers, and the community for their continued support,” stated Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC).  The weekend of December 5-6 was filled with holiday... Read more

Berens Market in Milbank presented a check for $2400 to Grant County Combined Appeal. The business held a take-out rib benefit in October with the  proceeds earmarked to support the 2025 Combined Appeal campaign. Employees also donated to the cause. Brandon Berens, owner of Berens Market, said, “Thank you to our... Read more

Ho-ho-hoping to get a sweet picture of your littles with Santa? Be in downtown Milbank Saturday night, December 6. Santa will be arriving at First Interstate Bank at 6:30 p.m. just after Miss Milbank 2026 lights up the tree at the Valley Queen Music Park at 6 p.m. But, that’s... Read more

There’s no place like home for the holidays! The annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will have jingling all the way.  Start your holidays with a jam-packed weekend of fun, food, and festivities.  First up, is the Soup and Cookie Walk on Friday, December 5, from 5-7 p.m .It’s causing quite... Read more

Giving Tuesday – a day of unselfish giving around the globe –occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving/Cyber Monday and encourages donating to charities and volunteering time or resources. Don’t worry if you missed it. There’s still time to do your part.  Jan Scriver – State Farm Insurance in Milbank... Read more

Richard Bohn, 75, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church... Read more

Officers from the Milbank Police Department  arrested a suspect at Food-N-Fuel on West 4th Avenue in Milbank on Tuesday, November 4. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. An outstanding warrant was also added to the... Read more

Angie Christiansen, community relations specialist for Northwestern Energy, was in Millbank on October 30 to present a check for $2000 to Jolene Rick, director of the Grant County Combined Appeal (GCCA). The utility company has been a dedicated donor to Combined Appeal since 1996.   Christiansen said, “NorthWestern Energy is committed... Read more

Orville Vreim, age 91, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.... Read more