Inmates Escape from South Dakota Women’s Prison
Local News March 24, 2020 0
Nine female inmates escaped from the South Dakota Women’s Prison minimum-security unit in Pierre last night, March 23. The women bolted from the Pierre Community Work Center after South Dakota Secretary of Health announced a fellow inmate had tested positive for the coronavirus. The inmates left by an... Read more
Milbank City Council Passes Vote for Mandatory Closures
Local News March 24, 2020 0
The Milbank City Council held an emergency meeting Tuesday, 3/24, to take further action to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A resolution was presented to the Council and passed with a unanimous vote in favor of passing Resolution 3-24-20. The resolution contains a directive to close all... Read more
Grant County auditor, Karen Layher, said, “After an emergency meeting of the Commission, it was decided to close the Grant County Courthouse to the public effective Tuesday, March 24. The office staff are reporting to work. A drop box has been placed outside the south entrance of the Courthouse... Read more
Grant County auditor, Karen Layher, said, “After an emergency meeting of the Commission, it was decided to close the Grant County Courthouse to the public effective Tuesday, March 24. The office staff are reporting to work. A drop box has been placed outside the south entrance of the Courthouse... Read more
Final Step Started for Milbank’s Main Street Completion
Local News March 23, 2020 0
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, reports construction began today on the final stage of the downtown street project. J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. Forman says, “This week, if the weather... Read more
The Milbank City Council held an emergency meeting on Monday, March 23 to discuss the COVID-19 virus situation in Milbank and the surrounding area. Mayor Pat Raffety released a statement saying, “While we still do not have a confirmed case here, there are confirmed cases in counties surrounding ours.... Read more
Valley Queen Heritage Center Closed Until Further Notice
Local News March 19, 2020 0
According to Callie Curley, communications coordinator for Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Valley Queen has closed their Heritage Center until further notice. Operations at the factory continue. Curley says the plant continues to act with an abundance of caution including implementing these preventative measures to protect our employees and ensure... Read more
Great Western Bank Utilizes Drive-Thru Service
Local News March 19, 2020 0
Great Western Bank announced Wednesday, March 18, all branches will be drive thru only. Access to inside the bank will be available by appointment. In addition to the drive-thru service, Great Western suggests using these tools to support your everyday banking needs: Download the Great Western ebanking app. The... Read more
Sheri Hammer is the new District I Manager for Lewis Drug. The position oversees 11 stores in northern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Sheri’s partnership with Lewis Drug dates back to 1976, when she attended Wilmot High School and worked for Liebe Drug. She then attended Northern State University... Read more
Grant County Food Pantry Closed to Walk-Ins
Local News March 17, 2020 0
The Grant County Food Pantry announced today their door is closed to walk-ins. Val Van Lith, community service worker for ICAP, says,”If you are in need of assistance, call Val at the ICAP office at 605.432.6571 for further instructions.” Read more
