A convoy of military vehicles ranging from World War I to recently retired is scheduled to arrive in Milbank on Wednesday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m. The convoy, courtesy of 100 to 150 members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), will display up to 70 vehicles in the parking lot of... Read more

Voters in Grant County go to the polls to vote in a special referendum election on Tuesday, July 27. All voting locations remain open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Absentee ballots are also still available at the Grant County Courthouse during regular business hours until Monday, July 26, at... Read more

Fire departments from Clinton, Graceville, Beardsley, Ortonville, Odessa, Big Stone City, SD, Wheaton, Herman, Browns Valley, Chokio, Morris, and Dumont are on the scene of a major blaze that broke out at the Wheaton-Dumont Elevator in Clinton, Minnesota, this morning. The fire, an orange ball of fire that can be... Read more

Steve Nomeland has joined Edward Jones as a financial advisor in the office of Delvin Hackwith in Milbank. Nomeland brings with him over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Hackwith says, “I’m very impressed with Steve, and I’m sure my clients will be, too. Edward Jones prides itself on offering the best service possible... Read more

If you are a wolf or a tiger, an arrow seems like something you would try to avoid. If you are a Boy Scout, however, the Order of the Arrow is a lofty goal. Chris Loutsch joined Cub Scouts as a Wolf in second grade and his brother, Nathan, joined... Read more

The 2021 Whetstone Creek Invitational golf tournament took place on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11, at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. According to Steve Hilbrands, manager of Whetstone Creek’s clubhouse, 36 two-person teams competed. Hilbrands says, “The number of teams that signed up stayed about the... Read more

Avis Weber Aden, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 12, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial is pending and a complete obituary is forthcoming. Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs traveled to Castlewood to take on the Ravens on Wednesday, July 7. The Ravens defeated the Firechiefs  8-3. In the first inning, with two outs, Mitch Quade doubled to left field and Lance Frogner followed with an RBI double to give Milbank an early lead. Castlewood, however, put... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs’ Eastern Dakota League game scheduled for Sunday evening, July 11, with Castlewood has been canceled by Castlewood. Castlewood’s decision results in a forfeit for the Monarchs. It also brings the Firechiefs’ season record to 9-6. Read more

Can’t wait for hunting season to start? Archery is the latest trend to get you out in the field and keep you sharp. Plus, you can take the whole family. Archery is safe and surprisingly affordable, and at the newly constructed 28-station course and five-target practice range at Hartford Beach State Park... Read more