If you are eagerly awaiting election results tonight prepare to stay up a little later. The office of the South Dakota Secretary of State reports some polling locations will be required to remain open later than 7 p.m. to reconcile a loss of voting time due to electronic failure.... Read more

Tuesday, June 5 is the Republican Primary in South Dakota. Here are 10 important things to know. WHEN CAN I VOTE? Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are waiting in line when the polls close, you will still be allowed to vote. WHERE... Read more

If you believe music is medicine for the soul, then Austin Eggers has got you covered – body and soul. Eggers, the new intern at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera, sees patients in the morning and entertains and relaxes them during lunch. His piano melodies waft through the halls... Read more

Today is June 4, and Jimmy Gesswein’s birthday! What’s Jimmy’s favorite thing to eat with birthday cake and ice cream? Fish! Especially a big whopper he has caught himself. Catch up with Jimmy and wish him a big Happy Birthday to go with this monster he caught on Big... Read more

Jennifer and Louis Schwandt, owners of JayElle Salon in Milbank, celebrated their grand opening today with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, door prizes and grand opening deals were offered. The salon is located at 206 South Main Street in Milbank. Read more

Casey Bogenrief is creating quite a buzz around Milbank. He opened Crazy Ink Tattoos in April and uses his talent to decorate bodies with lions, hearts, bears, doves, flowers, and words of encouragement. But the choices don’t end there – a loved one’s handwriting, a special date – the... Read more

Jon Christensen, operations manager at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, completed an intensive program in electric utility management with the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The program guides rural electric cooperative CEOs and top level managers through all facets of the electric utility industry. Jon is one of only a few electric utility management staff... Read more

The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call reporting a house fire at 14427 479th Avenue on Tuesday, May 29. The property is the residence of Corey and Heather Veen. Upon arrival, the fire and rescue team discovered heavy smoke from a fire centrally located on the... Read more

Sara Johnson’s fourth grade class at St. Lawrence School in Milbank presented their annual wax museum on May 18. Johnson’s students learned about the history of South Dakota. The fourth graders were required to choose a notable South Dakotan, research, write a speech, and dress up as that person. Front... Read more