Just when you think there’s nothing to do this summer, Farley Fest comes through for you! The 2020 Farley Fest tradition continues Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Judd Hoos, a rock band from the Black Hills, headlines the concert ticket at 9:30... Read more

mermerThe Milbank School District Board of Education met at its regular meeting on June 8. The board approved the resumption of Bulldog athletic training this summer. Milbank Activities Director Ryan Scoular explained to the board the three-phase system the South Dakota High School Activities Association outlined. According to Scoular, each... Read more

Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, announced their annual fireworks display will go on as planned this year. The show starts at dusk on July 4 at Lake Farley Park. Attendees will notice only minor changes: 1. Everyone is required to use the front entrance of... Read more

The Milbank Ball Diamond Association met Wednesday, June 10, and approved the start of the 2020 baseball season for upper-age athletes and teams. There will be no youth baseball for kids under 12 this summer. According to Darin Mertens, secretary-treasurer of the organization, the MBDA made the decision after the... Read more

Services are pending for 45-year-old Johnnie R. Smith, Jr., of Milbank. Johnnie is survived by his mother, Sherri Tullous of Milbank, father Johnnie Smith Sr., sister Kayla Kueckur, brothers Quintin Smith and Uriah Tullous, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Read more

John Anderson, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on June 10, 2020, in Redfield, SD. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Community Church in Wilmot on Saturday... Read more

Finance Director of the Milbank Community Foundation Craig Wellnitz reminds non-profit groups to apply for funds from the 2020-2021 Grant County Combined Appeal. “Applications are available now,” Wellnitz says. According to Wellnitz, “During the 2019-2020 campaign, contributions from our generous community allowed the foundation to allocate $164,500 to 18 agencies... Read more

The Grant County Public Library reopens its doors to the public Tuesday, June 9. During June, library hours are Monday through Thursday from 1- 6 p.m. and Friday from 1-5 pm. The library will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons are asked to wear masks inside the building, use... Read more

Ruth Malkerson, age 95, of Milbank, SD, died peacefully at her apartment at Wellshire Park Place on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00... Read more

The Milbank Fire Department recently held its election of officers. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke was reelected and David Giesen and Justin Mathiason were also renamed the assistant chiefs. Mike Hanson will serve as the secretary and Joe Weber as the treasurer. “I would like to thank Dean Wellnitz for his... Read more