The annual 4th of July fireworks display begins at dusk at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Have a family? Come early and stay late! The Milbank Area Chamber of a Commerce has created a star-studded list of family friendly activities. Festivities begin with the ever-popular kids fishing tournament. Registration starts... Read more

Richard Brown, age 84, of Milbank, died on June 22, 2019, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Private family services will be held. Richard Duane Brown was born on November 17, 1934, in Bagley, MN, the oldest son of Olaf and Irene (Flom) Brown. Dick graduated from Bagley High School... Read more

According to cancer walk core committee member Ann Tuchscherer, It Only Takes A Spark set a new record last weekend. The cancer walk group raised approximately $164,000 during this fundraising year. Money continues to come in, which could push the total even higher. Recently, Robert Schultz of Spring Branch, Texas,... Read more

Judy Sprung, age 69, of Ortonville, MN, died on June 8, 2019, at home in the care of her husband and daughter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 14,... Read more

Eight youth took part in the Fourth Annual Unity Square Kids Triathlon on May 23. The event consisted of a 100-yard swim, a 1.8 mile bike ride, and an 800-meter run. Unity Square sponsored the event and the Milbank Kiwanis Club assisted.   Official results with times listed: Age 8... Read more

Kenneth “Ken” Keller, age 91, resident of Milbank, SD, died on May 19, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00... Read more

During Senior Awards Day On May 8 over forty MHS Seniors in the class of 2019 were awarded $958,697.00 in scholarships. The list of recipients are :                                               ... Read more

Korbin Leddy, a member of Grant County 4-H, was recognized as a Distinguished Finalist with the Prudential Spirit of Community Volunteerism Award program. Korbin was awarded an engraved bronze medallion and a President’s Volunteer Service Award certificate signed by President Trump. Korbin, a freshman at MHS, has been instrumental in... Read more

Mary “Peg” Kay, age 100, of Aberdeen, SD, formerly of Wilmot, SD, died on May 10, 2019, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, SD, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot.... Read more

The 2019 It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk is coming up soon! It’s the weekend of June 14. Find it just down the block at Farley Park and help your neighbors who live in every corner of Grant County. Want to help, but not sure what to do? Check... Read more