Summer is almost over. Don’t let it end without one more big night out! Rockfest 2018 hits the beach this Friday, August 10, at Lake Farley Park. Three bands- Our Therapy, Skar, and Eclipse rock you back to the 70’s and into today. There’s even a little rockin’ country to... Read more

National Night Out started in 1984. That year, everyone just stayed home and turned on their porch lights. Still a good idea, but this year, join the whole town and head to the Milbank Fire Hall on Thursday, August 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A Burger and Brat Feed... Read more

Coach Townsend reminds the Cross Country team of these early season special dates and times: Early Season Practice Schedule August 9—8 AM and 9 PM Flashlight Relay August 10—8 AM August 13—8 AM and 7 PM August 14—3:30 PM August 15—3:30 PM and 7 PM-Parent/Athlete Meeting August 16—3:30 PM August... Read more

The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) took to the waters for the final meet of the season this past weekend. The team had a successful meet and plenty of swim team members brought home medals and trophies for their efforts, but they weren’t the only ones bringing home hardware... Read more

Seven Milbank High School chorus members performed in concert with the 150-voice South Dakota High School Honor Choir on August 3, in Sioux Falls. The University of Sioux Falls hosted the rehearsal and concert at Washington Pavillion, under the direction of Judith Herrington of Tacoma, Washington. The South Dakota Honor... Read more

Who’s got the spirit? Clearly it’s the swim team! The team won the 2018 Wayne Stillson Team Spirit trophy at the Seasonal Championship Meet held in Webster from August 3-5. This was the first year the championship has been held in a short course pool, and the first time since... Read more

Allan F. Jahnke, age 81, resident of Johnson, MN, died on August 6, 2018, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 10, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN. Pastor Eugene Andrus will officiate and burial will... Read more

Popcorn and a movie – the two go together like Esther Williams and swimming! Who? What? The Mill Theatres in Milbank will make everything clear in technicolor this Sunday at 2 p.m. Owners, Joelie and Rob Hicks are hosting a free screening of the movie On an Island With You.... Read more

Lukas Rethke, age 41, of Cotopaxi, CO, formerly of Milbank, passed away July 30, 2018. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 10, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00... Read more

It’s a Keeper! Cody Kasuske caught this beautiful Large Mouth Bass on Big Stone Lake. Cody is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible, include your name,... Read more