Due to the possibility of stormy weather on Friday, November 11, the Grant County Christian Service Council announced two dates for the Senior Box & Holiday Gift Drive-Thru. The event will go ahead as planned on Friday, November 12, from 9 -10 a.m., but the council will also hold... Read more
Students and adult Bulldog fans can catch the bus to South Dakota’s Class A football championship game on Friday, November 12. The game starts at 2 p.m. at the DakotaDome on the campus of USD in Vermillion. The Bulldogs take on Madison in the ultimate Battle of the Bulldogs!... Read more
Veterans Day is coming soon. It’s a reminder to thank our vets, not only on November 11, but every day. This year, the Grant County Public Library is mounting a display in honor of World War I veterans. The display will showcase photos, memorabilia, and books from that time. Librarian... Read more
Pots of marigolds line the way and marigold petals are scattered across the path that leads to Esther and Jeorge Ramirez’s tidy house in Milbank. A welcoming glow emanates from the doorway. Esther stands vigil inside waiting to greet her guests, but invitations have not been sent. Everyone in... Read more
Family Tree Branch Out, a free genealogy workshop, starts Wednesday, November 3, at the Grant County Library. The three-part workshop continues on November 10 and November 17. Each part runs from 1-3 p.m. in the library’s community room. Attend one or all three. Tammy Wollschlager, assisted by Rhonda Stengel, will lead the... Read more
It’s time for Fall Storytime at the Grant County Public Library. Fall Storytime will be held on three Tuesdays – November, 9, 16, and 23 – from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy stories, games, crafts, and other activities.Fall Storytime is open to children ages 4 to 7. Space is limited and registration... Read more
Join other garden enthusiasts — you’ll recognize them by their green thumbs — at the Grant County Public Library on Tuesday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. Janelle Kelly of the Whetstone Valley Garden Club will share ideas on winterizing your flower beds. Dylan Voletz will lead a discussion on preparing... Read more
Hey Kids! The Grant County Library witches you a Happy Halloween!On Saturday, October 30, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. the Friends of the Grant County Public Library will host Halloween Trick-or-Treat. Stop in for a spell. No registration is required. Come and go at your convenience. There will be lots... Read more
The Big Stone Library invites all children in second through fourth grade to an Art, Fun and Games program. The free program will be held from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. on three Saturdays — November 6, 13, and 27. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Register for... Read more
Have you ever had a wish come true? If you have, you might be able to imagine how Cody Wellnitz of Milbank felt last weekend. Cody, a ninth-grader at MHS, had his dream come true courtesy of Make-A-Wish South Dakota and Montana. Make-A-Wish fulfills life-changing wishes for children like... Read more
