The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association begins its team penning season on Saturday, June 6. The WVRA Rodeo Arena is one mile south and two miles east of the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 12 in Milbank. Start time is 7 p.m. Entries close at 6:45 p.m. Participation in... Read more
Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus crisis. The application and a payment calculator are available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax, and online tools to... Read more
The Milbank Fire Department recently held its election of officers. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke was reelected and David Giesen and Justin Mathiason were also renamed the assistant chiefs. Mike Hanson will serve as the secretary and Joe Weber as the treasurer. “I would like to thank Dean Wellnitz for... Read more
Cancer Walk Canceled- New Plans Made
Local News June 2, 2020 0
The 2020 It Takes a Spark Cancer Walk scheduled for June 12 has officially been canceled, but Ann Tuchscherer, a core committee member of the walk, says, “In July, expect a brand new look in fundraising for Grant County cancer patients. In lieu of the traditional cancer walk, core... Read more
Everything You Need To Know Before Voting June 2
Local News June 1, 2020 0
Tuesday, June 2, is South Dakota’s primary election. Don’t forget to cast your ballot! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All absentee ballots must also be returned to the Grant County Courthouse June 2 by 7 p.m. According to Grant County Auditor Karen Layher, a drop... Read more
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Grant County
Local News May 29, 2020 0
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to thirteen. Of the county’s thirteen positive cases, nine have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 143 total tests in Grant County... Read more
Having a baby is a joyous event. For the Waddell family, giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride. At 4:07 a.m. on April 13, healthy Aurora Ann came bouncing into the world at Milbank Hospital Avera. Her parents, Levi and Tayla, had... Read more
Over 40 area youth participated in the biennial bike rodeo and 30 youth entered the coloring contest. A daily video served as a guide for bike safety. The week concluded with a Facebook live presentation by William Karels, the Grant County and state 4-H ambassador. Riley Krause and Brytten Schmieg... Read more
Finance Director of the Milbank Community Foundation Craig Wellnitz reminds non-profit groups to apply for funds from the 2020-2021 Grant County Combined Appeal. “Applications are available now,” Wellnitz says. According to Wellnitz, “During the 2019-2020 campaign, contributions from our generous community allowed the foundation to allocate $164,500 to 18... Read more
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning one new positive case of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to eleven. Of the county’s eleven positive cases, five have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 132 total tests in Grant County... Read more
