Love is in the air just in time for you to lift the spirits of residents at local nursing homes and assisted living centers. Betsy Van Lith and Jessica Dockter are pumped up to help you make Valentine’s Day extra special.  Adopt a resident or send a balloon bouquet to... Read more

Miss Milbank Jericho Jones began competing in the state Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen today, January 9. Jericho advanced to the state contest after she was selected as Miss Milbank 2025 at The Valley Express Snow Queen Festival in November. Jericho joined 25 other contestants from across the state who... Read more

The students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas piano recital at Central Church in Milbank on Saturday, December 14.  Musicians who were available  also played in “mini recitals” at Peaceful Pines and the Milbank Hospital on Monday, December  16, and at Park Place and The Bank coffee shop on... Read more

The Millstone Family Restaurant was voted the winner of the Soup Walk held during the Hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7. Deb Bowsher, owner of The Millstone, was awarded  $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks.  Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived downtown on a vintage fire truck. Miss Milbank 2025, Jericho... Read more

Beth Ann Brown, 71, of rural Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. William’s Care Center, surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home... Read more

If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will be cruising into downtown Milbank on a vintage fire truck during the Hometown Christmas celebration this Saturday. Visits with Santa are Free and start just after the... Read more

Swig or slurp, and share your soup of choice at the all-new Soup Walk when Hometown Christmas flicks the switch to start the holidays this Saturday, December 7,  in downtown Milbank. Why choose between going to the evening events hungry or not going? Now, you can have it all. Head to... Read more

Jolly hearts is how the holiday starts at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas events. Join your friends and neighbors this Saturday, December 7. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Music Park on North Main Street at 6 p.m. But there will be plenty of glow before and after.... Read more

Handmade and artisan gifts are on everyone’s list this year. Milbank’s Hometown Christmas makes it easy to find extra-special gifts. The 2024 Craft and Vendor Fair sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is set for Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Milbank... Read more

Lyle Clifford Hoeke, 68, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on November 21st, 2024. Lyle was born on July 12th, 1956 in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of Clifford and Darlene Hoeke. Lyle was the second of five children. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1974. After high school,... Read more