The 34th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 6, at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University. The band will feature 100 students from 26 schools. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3... Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays! The annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will have jingling all the way. Start your holidays with a jam-packed weekend of fun, food, and festivities. First up, is the Soup and Cookie Walk on Friday, December 5, from 5-7 p.m .It’s causing... Read more
Giving Tuesday – a day of unselfish giving around the globe –occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving/Cyber Monday and encourages donating to charities and volunteering time or resources. Don’t worry if you missed it. There’s still time to do your part. Jan Scriver – State Farm Insurance in... Read more
The Pump 2.0 in downtown Milbank held its fifth annual community Thanksgiving Day meal and welcomed over 300 guests. The restaurant served a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings catered at cost by Dakota Butcher. Bob Schultz, owner of the Pump, said, “We’re incredibly grateful for our wonderful... Read more
Five MHS musicians and an MHS alumnus played in the 52nd Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS in Aberdeen on Saturday, November 22. The group joined hundreds of cities across the world who are also celebrating 2025 TUBACHRISTMAS. The 30 Aberdeen players ranged in age from fifth grade to 60-plus. Milbank students... Read more
Otter Tail Power Enhancing Reliability in Milbank Area
Local News December 3, 2025 0
If you think you are seeing more Otter Tail Power (OTP) trucks than usual in the Milbank area, you are correct. OTP crews have been busy upgrading the electric system in an effort that is expected to continue into late 2026. OTP officials remind everyone to stay alert and... Read more
Senior Anna Neugebauer has been chosen as the October Student of the Month at Millbank High School. She is the daughter of Justin and Pam Neugebauer. Anna is a member of the basketball and track and field teams, She participates in HOSA -Future Health Professionals, Future Business Leaders of... Read more
Winter Storm Causes Widespread Whetstone Valley Electric Outages
Local News November 26, 2025 0
A snow and ice storm combined with wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour led to multiple power outages across the northern portion of Whetstone Valley Electric’s (WVE) service territory on Tuesday, November 25. The affected area stretched from Wilmot to Sisseton, with as many as 270 members without... Read more
Thanksgiving is the day when there’s always room for one more at the table. The Pump 2.0 in Milbank has taken that sentiment to heart for five years. Bob and Heidi, owners of the Pump 2.0 and their hardworking team, have a place at their table for you or... Read more
1-29 From Watertown Now Open
Local News November 26, 2025 0
The South Dakota Highway Patrol released the following information to drivers— As of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, Interstate 29 was reopened from Watertown to the North Dakota state line. Although reopened, motorists are advised that road conditions remain extremely icy on this section of I-29. Icy... Read more











