Loreen Hartman, age 95 and long-time resident of Milbank, SD, died on June 27, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Assisted Living Facility of old age. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at St. Lawrence... Read more

On Wednesday, June 4, a team of Valley Queen and FFA volunteers grilled, wrapped, and served nearly 2,400 cheeseburgers during Cheeseburger Day – a  Dairy Month celebration. Accompanied by live bluegrass music from the New Porch Pickers, the community enjoyed lively conversations, butter-making demonstrations, cheese tasting, and delicious cheeseburgers made... Read more

Korbin Leddy of Stockholm, a rising senior, who is pursuing a degree in agricultural business and ranch management at SDSU, was awarded a scholarship from the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation during their 12th Annual Prime Time Gala on June 21. The foundation also presented a $306,621 check to Feeding South... Read more

Lorraine R. Pullis, 99, of Graceville, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:30... Read more

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Grant  and neighboring counties after the area received three inches of rain – some  reported up to 5.5 inches –  between  6 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, June 25. The Flood Warning will remain in effect until... Read more

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

Edward Leroy Stallcop, 71, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton, SD.  Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Christian Outreach Center in Sisseton, SD.  Leroy, a man who spent his life building,... Read more

Milbank members of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), who qualified for the International Leadership Conference (ILC), were in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 18-22. Students from all over the world competed. More than 14,000 participants – members, advisers, health professionals, and alumni – attended the conference. Workshops, keynote speakers, and... Read more

MHS debaters Max Schuelke and Keira Steffen represented the Northern District of South Dakota at the 100th National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Des Moines Iowa, from June 15-20. The Northern District includes Aberdeen, Watertown, Lennox, Brookings, Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, and Milbank. The late Doug Tschetter, a longtime and... Read more

Will Muelenbach racked up 15  wins – the most at the Third Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Tennis Tournament held on June 21 at Cantine Courts in Milbank. Greg Cantine, co-organizer of the tourney, stated, “An even 20 people participated in the doubles-only event. Most players were from the Milbank area... Read more