Big Stone Library Plans Valentine Storytime
Local News February 6, 2018 0
“V” is for Valentine Storytime starts at 10 am on Saturday, February 10, at the Big Stone Library. Children age two through six are invited. Register at the library during regular hours or by email at bsclibrary12@hotmail.com. The library is located at 400 Washington Street in the corner of... Read more
Marshall Voeltz Wins MMS Geographic Bee
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Eighth grade student, Marshall Voeltz, secured the top spot in the local National Geographic Bee at Milbank Middle School. He finished in the top position out of all the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Marshall has taken the qualifying test to determine if he will advance to the... Read more
Pekelder Warns Anglers on Lakes
Local News February 1, 2018 0
Jamie Pekelder of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks advises anglers to use caution when heading onto the ice at area lakes. “If you are unsure of ice conditions, check the thickness before driving,” he says. “Stay away from shoreline areas with springs and creeks flowing into them, and... Read more
Laura Mueller Celebrates Cancer Free Birthday
Local News January 31, 2018 0
Laura Mueller just celebrated her 40th birthday. Forty is a special birthday, but for Laura this one holds extra meaning. Not only is she starting a new decade, she is starting it cancer free. “Breast cancer doesn’t have to be a life sentence or something to destroy you,” she... Read more
Fire Burns Rethke Home
Local News January 31, 2018 0
The Milbank Fire Department responded to a fire call at the home of Mark Rethke on Wednesday, January 24, at 3:18 p.m. The home is located at 14497 SD Hwy 15. The rescue team arrived to find a single-story residence with a walk-out basement. Smoke was emanating from all... Read more
New Doctor and Psychologist Joining Avera Milbank
Local News January 30, 2018 1
Avera Medical Group Milbank announces James Bailey, MD, a family medicine physician, will join the clinic in February. In addition, his wife, Wendy Bailey, PhD, will also join the staff as a psychologist in summer 2018. Their five children also will relocate to the Milbank area this summer. Dr.... Read more
VanMeters Have First Baby of 2018 at Milbank Hospital
Local News January 26, 2018 0
Sara and Ryan VanMeter of Milbank are the parents of the first baby born in 2018 at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. Millicent Jeannette VanMeter was delivered by Dr. Nanci Van Peursem on Wednesday, January 24, at 10:53 p.m. The little bundle of joy weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Keeps on Giving
Local News January 25, 2018 0
Grant County Combined Appeal gives to the community through the generosity of its many donors. The organization donated $1,546.85 each to the Salvation Army and the Grant County Food Pantry on Thursday, January 25. The 2017 drive exceeded the goal of $185,000, and the excess dollars are also being... Read more
Three Positions Open on WVEC Board of Directors
Local News January 25, 2018 0
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative 77th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Gym. Three members will be elected to the board of directors. All three will serve three-year terms. Candidate petitions must have at least six (6) member signatures,... Read more
Angela Hoeke Chosen January Student of the Month
Local News January 24, 2018 0
Angela Hoeke, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jack Hoeke and Ann Christenson. At school, Angela is involved in HOSA and band. Outside of school, she takes part in EMT training and works in... Read more
