Stamps Just Got Cheaper
Local News April 28, 2016 0
The United States Postal Service has decreased postage rates for first-class and standard mail. A first-class stamp now costs 47 cents, down from 49 cents. The change took place April 10. It was the first decrease in nearly 97 years. There have not been many comments from customers in... Read more
Nick Mears Named SDSU Football Captain
Local News April 26, 2016 0
Former Milbank High School athlete, Nick Mears, was one of six players selected as a team captain for the 2016 football season at South Dakota State University. He is one of three captains on the defensive side of the team. “Being a captain is one of the best honors... Read more
Tickets On Sale for Farley Summer Concerts
Local News April 26, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce has made buying tickets for the Lake Farley Summer Event Series country concert so much easier using a new purchasing system. Tickets for both concerts will only be sold online available by clicking here. “We are stepping things up and streamlining the process for everyone,”... Read more
Game, Fish and Parks To Host Open House
Local News April 26, 2016 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department will host an open house Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center. Staff from GFP, Law Enforcement, Fisheries, Wildlife and Land Management departments will be on hand to discuss any Game, Fish and Parks topics.... Read more
Hunter Safety Course Set For Milbank
Local News April 26, 2016 0
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks will host its annual HunterSAFE course in Milbank the first week of May. Classes will be offered May 2-3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Milbank High School and May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the trap shooting range. Students must... Read more
Grant County VSO Office Hours Changed
CommunityLocal News April 24, 2016 0
The Grant County Veterans Service Office recently changed its hours at the request of the veterans it serves. “We moved our hours to earlier in the day to accommodate our veterans,” stated Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Scott Malimanek. The VSO office hours are now Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8... Read more
Big Stone Lake Opens For Fishing Saturday
Local News April 22, 2016 0
All border water lakes will open for fishing Saturday, April 23. This includes Big Stone Lake. “The water temperature is around 55 degrees which should make for some great fishing,” stated Game, Fish and Parks Conservation Officer Jamie Pekelder. Walleyes are the predominate fish of Big Stone Lake, but... Read more
Lou Grows Plants Into Blooming Business
Local News April 21, 2016 1
Lou’s Greenhouse in Big Stone City will open its doors Friday. Haven’t shopped there? Well, you might be the only gardener who hasn’t. “From now until July, we often have 100-200 people choosing plants at one time in our greenhouses,” said owner Lou Brown. “We have 110 shopping carts... Read more
Fred Deutsch Withdraws from 2016 SD House Race
Local News April 21, 2016 0
Dr. Fred Deutsch announced his withdrawal from the 2016 South Dakota District 4 House of Representatives race. Deutsch has served District 4 from 2014-2016. “My wife, Kathleen, has requested I take a break to spend more time with my family and business,” Deutsch stated. Dr. Deutsch intends to run... Read more
Redmond and Trapp Qualify For National HOSA Conference
Local News April 21, 2016 0
Milbank High School juniors Macie Redmond and Mallory Trapp earned a trip to Nashville, Tennessee to the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National Conference June 21-26. They will join 10,000 others, including over 100 South Dakota delegates, for the fortieth year of the conference. The event will feature... Read more
