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

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

Options for Women- Ortonville will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at their new location in the Ortonville Mercantile and Gallery Hall (OMG) at 25 Second Street N.W. Cookies will be served. The organization offers motherhood programs, fatherhood programs, free pregnancy testing, parenting classes, healthy... Read more

Roger Goosen, age 82, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. A private family service... Read more

Douglas Tschetter, a longtime debate coach at Milbank High School, will be inducted into the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Hall of Fame. Mr. Tschetter will receive the accolade –  the highest honor that can be awarded to a high school speech and debate coach – posthumously during the... Read more

“Applications for the 2025-26 Grant County Combined Appeal are now available,” stated Jolene Rick Executive Director of the Milbank High School Educational Foundation.  Applications have been emailed to the 2024 recipients as well as any groups that requested one. Completed applications with all supporting materials are due back by Friday,... Read more

Dennis Richard Sullivan, 64, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and formerly of Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. Minnesota Services: Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Graceville, MN. Burial will... Read more

Gustavus “Gus” Guenther, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more

2025 Farley Fest – the best outdoor event of the Summer –  just got bigger! This year, Farley Fest is adding an extra day. Yep, get ready for three days of non-stop fun from Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22.  Saturday Night is Concert Night and Jamie Henderson, executive... Read more

Clark S. Haliburton, age 69, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Prairie Lakes Hospital. Memorial Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Carlene Rhody will officiate. The family encourages attendees to dress casual... Read more