Two fires broke out within 15 minutes and one mile of each other on Monday, May 7. The Milbank Fire Department, the Revillo Fire Department, the Labolt Fire Department, Grant County Emergency Management, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department responded to the calls. The first call came in at... Read more
Revitalize Spa Joins Milbank Chamber
Local News May 7, 2018 0
Revitalize Spa hosted a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Chamber on Friday, May 4. “We are happy to welcome Revitalize Spa as a chamber member and celebrate with them,” said Chelcie Eischens, director of the Chamber. Revitalize Spa is owned by Tammi Westfield. Visit the spa at 102 W.... Read more
There will be a meeting for all 8th graders and their parents on May 9. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Graduation requirements will be discussed and schedules for 9th grade will be completed. The meeting is expected to last 30 to 45 minutes. Questions?... Read more
The Grant County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 1, at the Milbank Courthouse. It was decided and put into effect immediately to move the voting station for Precinct 47 Melrose Township from the community room in the Ottertail building to the community room in the Grant County Library. The switch... Read more
The 25th Annual Big Stone Health Care Foundation Gala was held on Saturday, April 21, at Sioux Historic Pavilion. Over 430 guests set a record for attendance. “The main goal of the fundraiser has always been and will continue to be physician recruitment,” said Vanessa Lhotka-Meyer, director of the... Read more
The Orphan Grain Train has earned another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the seventh consecutive year the Orphan Grain Train has earned this designation. According to Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity... Read more
WVEC Warns Of Working Near Power Lines
Local News May 1, 2018 0
It was a longer than average winter this year and area farmers are finally getting into the field. Whetstone Valley Electric General Manager, Dave Page, says, “Now that spring planting will soon be in full swing, we at WVEC remind everyone of the risks of working near power lines.... Read more
Laura Dean might be celebrating her one year anniversary as a real estate agent for EXIT Realty Leading Edge in Milbank, but she is no stranger to Milbank. Laura grew up as Laura Montag in Milbank and graduated from MHS in 1999. She attended school to be a histology... Read more
Kevin Schuelke Takes on New Role as Emergency Manager
Local News April 26, 2018 0
Kevin Schuelke has a knack for organizing the pieces and parts to keep things running smoothly. He is also recognized as a dedicated and fearless leader. But, no one can do it alone. As the Milbank Fire Chief – a job he’s held for nine years – he relies... Read more
Tornado Alarm to Sound Wednesday
Local News April 24, 2018 0
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25, during Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota, all citizens will participate in emergency readiness. The department, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will conduct a simulated tornado warning and also test the fire alarm. The fire alarm will sound at 10 a.m. and... Read more
