The Car Show held on Friday, June 20, during  2025 Farley Fest featured 58 wheel beauties. The People’s Choice award went to Thomas Jensen of Milbank. The Top Ten Awards (in no particular order): “Despite the heat, we had an amazing weekend filled with community, music, food, and fun,” commented... Read more

It’s Farley Fest – now through Sunday, June 22. Find 1000 things to see and do and eat!  It’s your chance to try something different for lunch or dinner and shop for unique gifts and artisan items. Catch some amazing concerts and shows. Choose from 50+ vendors! Something for everyone!... Read more

Feeling like some music this weekend? You’re in luck! Farley Fest is finally here. Start your Friday night out right vibing to the sounds of My Monday Regret. My Monday Regret – a hometown favorite –  will play from 7-11 p.m. on Friday. June 21. Tickets are Free, courtesy of... Read more

The Big Stone Sheriff reports the Big Stone Lake area received up to 7.6 inches of rain yesterday June 12 and during the early morning hours of June 13. The rain is causing widespread flooding and some travel disruptions. Sheriff Mark Brown cautions that boats on lifts are likely to... Read more

Bennett Schwenn, a 2022 graduate of MHS and a rising senior at the University of South Dakota, was named to the men’s 2025 Academic All-Summit League Track and Field Team,on Tuesday, June 10. The award recognizes students for their combined academic and athletic success. It is the second time in... Read more

Milbank High School released the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students named to the list include:  PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Franco Flores De Salazar, Lydia Gall, Darin Hagen, Andrew Karels, Adison Pauli, Tate Pew, Avery Schuneman, Raina Untalan, and Rylan Wendland. SOPHOMORES:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Ivy Dreis, Morgean... Read more

Get ready for some high-flying, tail-wagging action! For the first time ever, Farley Fest—hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)—will feature DockDogs®, the ultimate canine water sport that’s making waves across North America. Watch the show or register your dog to join the fun and lick the competition.... Read more

Milbank Middle School has issued the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. Students were also named to the Improvement Honor Roll. Those named to the lists include: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABrady AllenChase DusingOmar FloresIsabella HicksViolet JohnsonMason KirchbergElla KoplinLexi KorstjensAdrienne KorthAddison LockeAria PrasnickiKylynn SchwandtKye ScoularCharlotte SwansonKinley VanHoornHarper Wendland Merit... Read more

Bonnie Ritter, age 75, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.... Read more

Kim DeVries, 67, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Kim Charles DeVries was born on January 25, 1958, in Brookings, SD. He was the son of Allen and Adah (Quincey) DeVries. Kim grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. He... Read more