A memorial service for Elmer Athey will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. A luncheon will follow at the community center. Elmer Clyde Athey, age 76, passed away on Thursday, July 9th, 2020, at his home in Big Stone City,... Read more

LaWayne Rethke, age 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 10, 2020. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. Pastor Timothy Koch officiated. A gathering of friends and family for LeWayne Rethke will be held at the Mundwiler Funeral... Read more

Robert Hinders, age 84, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on July 2, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to... Read more

It’s not too late to nominate yourself or someone else to your local FSA county committee. According to Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County USDA Farm Service Agency, the nomination period ends on August 3. Foster says, “This year, nominations and elections will be held in LAA 3,... Read more

Hey, kids! Tommy’s Popcorn stand will open for the summer this Saturday, July 11. Kids of all ages can treat themselves to hot and buttery popcorn, candy, sno cones, root beer, and water. According to Kay O’Farrell, a member of the MIlbank Kiwanis, the stand will be open Saturdays only from... Read more

Milbank Legion Post 9 split games in double-header baseball action on Monday, July 6, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The locals won 10-6 in the first game and lost 6-5 in the second. Milbank Post 9 – 10 vs. Castlewood-Clear Lake – 6 Milbank took the lead... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs collected two more wins to add to their unbeaten record. They now sit at 6-0 after defeating Sisseton and Clark. On Sunday, July 5, Milbank slid past Clark 8-7 in a road game. The Firechiefs got out to a six-run lead in the seventh inning, but Clark... Read more

The Milbank VFW 16U Teeners split games with the the Aberdeen Smittys Junior Legion team in double-header baseball on Tuesday, July 7, in Milbank. Milbank got a 9-7 victory under their belt in the opening game, but succumbed 8-3 in the nightcap. Milbank Teeners – 9 vs. Aberdeen – 7... Read more

According to Jeny Koplin of Schmidt’s Landing, the perch and bluegill have been biting on Big Stone Lake. “People are reeling in perch using small jigs or a lure called Schucks with a variety of bait. Some anglers are using spikes and wax worms to catch more, but with minnows... Read more

Rhianna Cantine, a recent MHS graduate, is the lead teacher of tennis lessons offered this summer by the Milbank Area Tennis Association. The lessons began June 8 at Cantine Courts. Fourteen athletes, ages kindergarten through fifth grade, enrolled to learn a new sport or improve their skills. “So many signed... Read more