Grant County producers are eligible to sign up for the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybee, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), but they must take action now. According to Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County FSA, the deadline to sign up for both... Read more

Assistant Fire Chief Justin Mathiason reported that the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call of a shed on fire at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17. The fire was in progress at the Cal Moser residence at 15038 481st Avenue. Mathisason said, “The shed also contained... Read more

Violin students Veronica Fonder, Rachel Schulte, Anika Olson, and Krista Gingerich performed in the inaugural concert of the Northern Honors Orchestra in Aberdeen on Saturday, January 13. The event was directed by Dr. Christopher Stanichar, Northern State University professor and conductor of the Aberdeen Civic Symphony. Students were nominated... Read more

Ava Anna Tschetter already has a sense of style! She rang in the New Year by bouncing into the world at 7:10 a.m. on January 1, 2024. She was welcomed by her parents, Noah and Amaris Tschetter of Graceville, Minnesota. The little bundle of joy weighed 6 pounds and... Read more

Selena White and Levi Skogen of Canby, Minnesota, received a special Christmas package this year. Baby Malachi Jericho Skogen arrived on December 29 at Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). The little lad weighed 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. The newborn was also welcomed by... Read more

The Milbank Middle School has released the second quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABianca BerryKaitlyn BrandenburgerArmando ChanSebastian FloresLydia GallDarin HagenBrooke HendricksKeaton JohnsonAndrew KarelsPierce MathiasonGage NewstrandAdison PauliBelle PauliTate PewAvery SchunemanMax ScoularBree TownsendRaina UntalanMacie VanLithRylan Wendland Merit 3.400... Read more

Milbank High School released the second quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students named to the list include:  PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Ivy Dreis, Morgean French,Evan Henderson, Debrianna Hicks, Perla Martinez Ayala, Jeter Scoular, Liam Street, Cody Wiik. SOPHOMORES:Ashlynn Batchelor, Alex Baugh, Alexia Contreras, Jacy Dexter, Olivia Foell, Kalli... Read more

Milbank native Kalen DeBoer has been named the new head coach for Alabama. University officials announced the decision today. If you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you might not know that DeBoer has most recently been the head coach of the University of Washington... Read more

Olivia Wendland arrived in Aberdeen today, Thursday, January 9, to begin vying for the title of 2024 South Dakota Snow Queen. Coronation starts Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. Tickets are available at the door for $15 for adults and $10 for K-12. Olivia was selected... Read more

World, meet David! David is the first baby born at the Milbank Hospital in 2024. David was delivered on January 2 at 11:25 p.m. by Dr. LeShea Quade. The little bundle of joy weighed 5 pounds and 10.6 ounces. He stretches out to 18.5 inches. David is shown here... Read more