Third Generation of Fraasch Family Continues Tradition of Military Careers
Today, September 16, marks the 101st anniversary of the American Legion. As you might already know, the American Legion created Legion baseball, the Veterans Administration, Boys State, an amateur radio program, Operation Comfort Warriors, oratorical contests, scholarships, and more. The American Legion is comprised of members who served active... Read more
Toby Schneck and Jessica Van Peursem Crowned MHS Homecoming Royalty
Jessica Van Peursem was chosen as the 2020 MHS Homecoming Queen, and Toby Schneck was selected as the Homecoming King. Jessica is the daughter of Dr. Nanci and Kendall Van Peursem. Toby is the son of Sherri and Brian Schneck. Coronation was held in the MHS Theater tonight, September 14,... Read more
Milbank 2020 Homecoming Royalty Candidates Selected
Milbank Homecoming 2020 will be celebrated September 14-18. Coronation is Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The program consists of introducing the Class of 2021 royalty and naming the Homecoming king and queen. The program is not open to the public due to COVID-19... Read more
Sign-Up for USDA CFAP Ends September 11
The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is September 11. USDA’s CFAP provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus.   The application and a payment calculator are available online at farmers.gov/cfap. Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are also available to help producers... Read more
Milbank Fire and Rescue Battle House Fire
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 321 Belle Avenue in Milbank at 2:59 a.m. on Friday, August 28. According to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, “When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the house totally involved in flames. No one was at... Read more
355 Families Benefit from Local Food Giveaway
Over 13,000 pounds of food were distributed to 355 families by 29 volunteers at the Grant County Christian Service Council’s food giveaway on August 19. The event was again held with the assistance of Feeding South Dakota, but all the food came from the USDA at no cost to the... Read more
Food Giveaway to be Held Wednesday, August 19 at 4-H Grounds
The Grant County Christian Service Council is again coordinating efforts with Feeding South Dakota to facilitate a food giveaway on Wednesday, August 19. Because this is the first day of school in Milbank, the giveaway will be held in the parking lot of the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds from... Read more
Deadline to Update PLC Yields is September 30
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds  farm owners they have a one-time opportunity to update PLC yields of covered commodities on the farm, regardless of Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)program election. The deadline to request a PLC yield update is September 30.  The updated... Read more
Flat Hills Arena Team Wins WVRA Ranch Rodeo
The Flat Hills Arena team of Jess McGee, Wyatt McGee, Monte Rosen, and Joanie Hills beat 11 other teams to win the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, August 8. The winners each received a buckle. The Jorgenson J. Heart Ranch team included James Jorgenson, Emily Jorgenson, Steve Lapp, and... Read more
Fishing Report  from Schmidt’s Landing
According to Jeny Koplin, owner of Schmidt’s Landing, “it sure was windy this last weekend but some fishermen still were able to get out fishing. It looks like the perch are starting to really bite. There has been a wide ranges of sizes and sometimes you need to sort,... Read more