The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department extinguished a vehicle fire Monday, January 30, behind Quick Pro Lube on Highway 15. No one was injured. “When we arrived on the scene, a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was burning,” stated Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. “The vehicle was located in a parking area... Read more

Govenor Dennis Daugaard says 24 South Dakota counties and two tribes may receive federal funding assistance to help recover from a late December storm that did more than $9.1 million in damage to public property. The public assistance is made available through a Presidential Disaster Declaration signed Wednesday, February... Read more

Need some cold hard cash? Look no further than Hurley Pond. The Kiwanis Car on Ice is parked on top of Hurley Pond and ready to roll – right to the bottom. Guess the day and time that happens and you could win $500. Tickets are on sale now... Read more

Trevett’s Cafe, one of Milbank’s most treasured eateries, is closing its doors after 48 years of dishing out classic home cooking and more than 4 million cups of coffee. Trevett’s last day is Tuesday, January 31. If you spent time in Milbank in the last five decades, you probably... Read more

Four students from Milbank Middle School placed in the Watertown Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The students will be honored at a banquet at the Watertown Elks Lodge Thursday, February 2. Seventh graders Hattie Muellenbach, Isaac Sousa, and Hailey Hupke earned the top three places. Muellenbach tied for first... Read more

Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative finalized its 2017 budget and announced rates will go up February 1. “In order to meet our obligations and maintain financial stability, we are planning rate increases in all of our rate classes,” stated WVEC General Manager Dave Page. “The changes are calculated to produce... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department during their regular meeting on January 17. A 2017 Ford Interceptor SUV will be purchased from Land Motors in Pierre for $29,542. Money was also allocated for building repairs for the sheriff’s... Read more

Milbank Middle School student Isaac Sousa placed third at the Math Counts competition in Aberdeen on January 11. There were 17 teams competing in the event, including two teams from Milbank. The Milbank 2 team was comprised of Sousa, Bennett Schwenn, Will Karels, and Zack Ringsaker. They finished ninth... Read more

Miles of power lines – from Stockholm to Agency Village- remain ice covered. Dave Page, general manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative said, “With warmer temperatures forecasted, WVEC officials predict the ice will fall from the lines. While this sounds like good news, it often results in power lines... Read more

Milbank High School senior Clare Van Dover was fourth runner-up at the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen on January 14. She was one of 28 contestants. Clare said, “It feels good to be recognized and I appreciate others are able to see the good these girls are... Read more