Grant County Sheriff’s Office Closed to Public
Local News March 17, 2020 0
According to a statement released by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the office has closed its doors to the public until further notice. No one will be allowed into the main area of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff or a deputy will determine who is allowed in the building.... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative has canceled their 2020 annual membership meeting set for March 26 in Wilmot. No elections were scheduled as there are no contested director positions or bylaw changes to consider. The decision was made in consideration of recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)... Read more
Governor Noem Closes All SD Schools for Second Week
Local News March 17, 2020 0
Governor Krisit Noem announced today at her media conference in Sioux Falls that all schools in South Dakota will be closed for one more week, March 23-27. Read more
Milbank Thrift Store Closes
Local News March 16, 2020 0
The Milbank Thrift Store closed Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m., and will remain closed until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Manager Julie Ludwig says, “Almost all our volunteers are over 60.” Ludwig says, “During the closure, we encourage people to clean out their cupboards and closets.... Read more
Sports Cancellations Impacting the Milbank Area
Local News March 16, 2020 0
MHS track and field practice restarts when school resumes on Monday, March 23 Practice start dates for MHS boys tennis and MHS girls golf TBD. The MHS wrestling awards potluck scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The South Dakota AAU Youth Wrestling region... Read more
St. Patrick’s Parade in Corona Cancelled
Local News March 16, 2020 0
The 22nd Annual St. Patty’s Day Parade scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. in Corona has been cancelled. Read more
MIlbank School to Deliver Free Breakfasts and Lunches
Local News March 16, 2020 0
Starting Tuesday, March 17, the Milbank School District will be providing sack breakfasts and lunches. All meals will be free to children under 18. Meals will be available Monday through Friday while the school remains closed due to the Cornavirus pandemic. Pickup and Delivery Schedule: Front door of the... Read more
Football season is over, but you can bet Bill Belichick, coach for the New England Patriots, continues to keep his team in top shape. Love him or hate him, the man knows what he’s doing. He’s the NFL’s longest-tenured active head coach. At 261 regular season wins, he stands... Read more
Today Declared National Day of Prayer
Local News March 15, 2020 0
Today, thousands of people across the nation will join in prayer in an act of faith and solidarity in the wake of illness and uncertainty. President Trump designated Sunday, March 15 as a National Day of Prayer. He addressed his fellow Americans by saying, “We are a country that... Read more
National Geographic named Harley Zemlicka, a fifth grader at St. Lawrence School in Milbank, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The test will be administered online on Friday, March 27. Harley is the son of Shane and Jessi Zemlicka.... Read more
