Mallory Trapp is November Student of the Month
Local News November 7, 2016 0
Mallory Trapp, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as the November Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Mike and Mary Lee Trapp. Mallory is a member of the football cheerleading team and participates in band, choir, and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). She... Read more
Great Western Bank Employees Give to Combined Appeal
Local News November 7, 2016 0
The employees of Great Western Bank in Milbank presented a check to the Grant County Combined Appeal for $3,813.75 on November 4. Each employee made a donation to the campaign which was matched by Great Western Bank. In addition, the employees hosted a chili feed which raised another $443.75.... Read more
Souza’s Jersey Wins First at World Dairy Expo
Local News November 5, 2016 0
Covington Legend Nadine, shown by Audrey Souza, captured first place in the Junior Jersey Aged Cow Class at the 2016 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. She also took sixth place overall in the open Jersey Aged Cow class. She and her owners were awarded a commemorative gold-trimmed vase,... Read more
It’s Election Time – Do You Know How You Are Voting?
Local News November 5, 2016 1
The 2016 General Election is here! The polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8. Absentee voting remains open until Monday, November 7, at 5 p.m. at the Grant County Auditor’s office in the Grant County Courthouse. Despite the focus on the presidential race, South Dakotans also have... Read more
Turn Back Your Clocks this Saturday
Local News November 5, 2016 0
Who doesn’t enjoy an extra hour of sleep, especially on the weekend? This Saturday, Daylight Savings Time ends and everyone gets a chance to catch up on their zzz’s. Clocks are turned back one hour beginning at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6. Just because the change takes affect... Read more
Liquor Licenses Renewed At The Grant County Commissioners Meeting
Local News November 4, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, November 1 at the Milbank Courthouse. Liquor license renewals were approved for Pine Hills Golf Club, Gertje Van Lith Post 229 (the Big Stone Legion), and Bittersweet Lodge. Items approved on the consent agenda included: Vicki O’Donnell as... Read more
District 4 Senate Candidates Discuss Issues at Public Forum
Local News November 2, 2016 0
District 4 Senate Candidates, Democrat Kathy Tyler and Republican John Wiik, took the hot seat to answer a series of questions during a public forum. The forum was held at the Milbank Visitor Center on October 29. In opening and closing remarks, Tyler said her campaign is about representing... Read more
House Candidates Voice Views at Public Forum
Local News November 2, 2016 0
On November 8, voters will cast their ballots to choose two members of the South Dakota House of Representatives. The four candidates met and shared their views during a public forum October 29, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Vying for the two seats, are Republicans John Mills of Volga... Read more
Dale Prisinger Retires from Valley Queen Cheese
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Dale Prisinger was honored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. in Milbank on his last day of employment. He retired after 38 and a half years of service with the company. Prisinger started his career with Valley Queen on March 3, 1978, in the Packaging Room. He later moved... Read more
Milbank Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Michael Swan, age 62 of Milbank, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida, appeared before the Circuit Court in Grant County on Monday, October 31, on an amended charge of murder in the second degree. Swan is accused of killing his wife, Angelina Swan, on or about October 24 at... Read more
