Firechiefs Clipped by Alpacas at State Tournament
The Milbank Firechiefs and the Lennox Only One Alpacas kicked off South Dakota’s 2023 Amateur State B Tournament in the first game at Cadwell Park in Mitchell on Wednesday, August 2. The Alpacas clipped the Firechiefs 12-3 to advance to the second round. The loss ended the Firechiefs’ season.... Read more
Bruce Buescher Wins Polaris Ranger at Bulldog Booster Club Open
Bruce Buescher was the winner of the raffle drawing for a 2023 Ranger given away at the Bulldog Booster Club Open on July 29. The tournament was held at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. The team of Chris Settje, Chad Pew, Mike  Hanson, and Josh DeBoer took first-place... Read more
Farley Fest 2023 is Big Success
Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber, reports 1000 people attended the country concert featuring Easton Corbin on Saturday night, July 29, at Lake Farley Park. The concert was the culmination of events and activities on the final day of Farley Fest 2023.  The morning started with... Read more
Grant County Approved to Start Emergency Haying and Grazing
Due to extreme drought conditions, resulting in at least a 40 percent loss in forage production, Joel  Foster, director of the Grant County FSA, says, “Grant County has been approved for emergency haying and grazing.”   The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides for emergency haying and grazing on certain CRP... Read more
Celebrate National Night Out at the Milbank Fire Hall on Tuesday, August 1
Join the Milbank Fire and Rescue team for a burger or a brat, beans, chips, and lemonade tomorrow night, August 1, from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate National Night Out.  A free will donation is suggested. Proceeds go to the Milbank Fire Department. Stick around for a free fire safety demonstration, get... Read more
Local Museums and Grist Mill to be Open This Saturday
Local museums and historical sites that are viewed by appointment only will welcome guests this Saturday. Stop by for a tour or a visit on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Step inside history at the Holland Grist Mill on East Highway 12 at 4th Avenue and... Read more
Here Comes the Fun at Farley Fest on Saturday
The best Saturday of summer is almost here! Farley Fest 2023 keeps things moving on the second day of the festival. The Farley Fest Parade starts at 10 a.m.  Find your viewing spot between the Grant County Courthouse and all the way down Main to where the parade turns... Read more
Lenny Stahl’s BBQ Hobby Leads to Q-Fest Partnership
“I went to Q Fest in 2019 and bit into a rib. The flavor exploded in my mouth. It was the best rib I’d ever tasted in my whole life,” recalls Lenny Stahl, co-owner of Dakota Storage Buildings. “The experience inspired me. By November, I had purchased equipment and... Read more
Hurry if You Want to Win a Ranger
Want to win the 2023 Ranger the Milbank Bulldogs Booster Club is giving away tomorrow? How about $1000? Better hurry! Tickets are almost gone. Only 600 raffle tickets were available and less than 20 are left. Stop in to Midwest Power Sports today until 5:30 p.m. Or take a... Read more
Junior Teeners Stymied in 14U State Tournament
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners traveled south to Elk Point for the 2023 VFW 14U State Tournament last weekend, July 21-23. Milbank went into the tourney as Region 3A champions. They clinched the title this year for the first time since 2015. It  was also the first time Milbank punched their... Read more