Three Break-Ins and Burglaries in Ortonville
Ortonville Police continue to search for the person or persons who, in the early morning hours of Friday, July 27, broke into the First United Methodist Church office in Ortonville. The suspects stole money and a computer. Pastor Melanie Reiners said, “It is definitely a concern when local churches... Read more
Cody Kasuske Nets Large Mouth Bass
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... Read more
Jerry Kathman Retires Today After 33 Years With the Milbank School District
Did you graduate from MHS after 1985? if you did, the odds are pretty high you remember Jerry Kathman. Kathman has been the Facilities Maintenance Manager for the Milbank School District for 33 years. Today, August 1, was his last day. What are Jerry’s plans for retirement? “More time... Read more
Milbank School Board Votes to Build New Elementary Facility
The second of two public meetings to decide the fate of Koch School was held on July 30, at the school. In an ad hoc meeting following the public forum, the Milbank School District Board of Education (Stengel was absent) voted to approve a referendum for a bond for... Read more
Redmond and Thompson Co-Owners of New Business
Home Comfort Heating and Cooling, Inc. celebrated Friday, July 27, with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Jason Redmond and Gene Thompson are co-owners and Devon Crandall is the head field technician of the new business. Read more
Dr Aaron Welcomes Dr. Terry at Open House on August 1
Dr. Aaron and his new team member, Dr. Terry, understand life is all about adjustments. Dr. Aaron and Dr. Terry just completed a series of adjustments of their own and want to celebrate with you at an open house at Healthfirst Chiropractic on Wednesday, August 1. Dr. Aaron stated,... Read more
Tuchscherer’s Sweet Corn Stand Celebrates 25 Years
Craving the most a-maizing sweet corn? You’re golden! You not only live in South Dakota, you live in Milbank. Just look for the vintage blue Dodge pickup in the parking lot at S & D on Highway 12. Near the truck, you’ll find the Corn Lady, Ann Tuchscherer, and her husband, Dale, who is always... Read more
Hilltop Smoke Shack was Named the Grand Champion of Q-Fest
New faces competed in the annual Q-Fest competition during Farley Fest July 21, in Milbank. Winners were: Chicken:  1st- Hilltop Smoke Shack,  2nd- Red Ring BBQ,  3rd- Pig Chicken Ribs:  1st- Hilltop Smoke Shack,  2nd- outlaw BBQ  3rd- Red Ring BBQ Brisket-  1st- Hilltop Smoke Shack,  2nd- Outlaw BBQ, 3rd- Up in Smoke... Read more
Don VanVeen Wins First Place in Car Show
Don VanVeen and his 1953 Ford F-10G hauled home first place on Sunday at the Farley Fest Car Show. Bob Zahnow’s 1969 Corvette eased into second place, and Dave Pauli’s 1969 Mustang Mach I kicked it and took home third. Thirty seven vehicles entered the car show – up... Read more
Thirty Six Teams Compete in Farley Fest Corn Hole Tourney
Landon and Sheri Lamframboise took home $450 and first place in the corn hole tournament at Lake Farley during Farley Fest. Tyler Reil and  Austin Osterloh were second and bagged $135. Thirty six teams competed Friday, July 20.   Read more