Deadline to Update PLC Yields is September 30
Local News August 17, 2020 0
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners they have a one-time opportunity to update PLC yields of covered commodities on the farm, regardless of Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)program election. The deadline to request a PLC yield update is September 30. The updated... Read more
Flat Hills Arena Team Wins WVRA Ranch Rodeo
Local News August 12, 2020 0
The Flat Hills Arena team of Jess McGee, Wyatt McGee, Monte Rosen, and Joanie Hills beat 11 other teams to win the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, August 8. The winners each received a buckle. The Jorgenson J. Heart Ranch team included James Jorgenson, Emily Jorgenson, Steve Lapp, and... Read more
Fishing Report from Schmidt’s Landing
Local News August 3, 2020 0
According to Jeny Koplin, owner of Schmidt’s Landing, “it sure was windy this last weekend but some fishermen still were able to get out fishing. It looks like the perch are starting to really bite. There has been a wide ranges of sizes and sometimes you need to sort,... Read more
Get Your Tickets to Judd Hoos Performing This Saturday at Farley Fest 2020
Local News July 29, 2020 0
Are you going to remember the summer of 2020 as the summer you stayed home? Or the summer you partied under the stars with Judd Hoos? If no way are you staying home, get your tickets for the Judd Hoos concert this Saturday, August 1, at Farley Fest 2020.... Read more
Riders Take the Heat at WVRA Team Penning Event
Local News July 29, 2020 0
On Saturday, July 25, it was 90 degrees in the shade at the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association Arena. A hot night for the horses, cattle, and especially the team of Blair Wittnebel, Craig Magedanz, and Monte Rosen. The trio took home first place in the team penning event and... Read more
Bailey Schwagel, daughter of John and Hillary Schwagel, won first place in the 2020 Grandparent Essay Contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA). Milbank’s second-place winner was Morgean French and third place went to Yani Aide Perez Montes. The top three local winners will receive medals. Schwagel’s... Read more
Today, July 28, is Alphonse Joseph Holtzmann Day in Milbank. The day was set aside by Milbank’s mayor, Pat Raffety, to honor Holtzmann on his 100th birthday. Joe, as he was usually called, was born in Highmore, South Dakota, but resided in Milbank since 1972. He and his wife,... Read more
Milbank’s Back to School Plan Released
Local News July 28, 2020 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, July 27. The board unanimously approved the district’s Return-To-School Plan. Milbank will return to school with in-person, traditional learning and delivery of school services on Wednesday, August 19. There will be no in-person registration and no... Read more
Bobbie Bohlen resigned as director of the Grant County Development Corporation on Friday, July 24. Bohlen has served as the director since September 2011. According to Bohlen, she plans to pursue other personal and professional interests. She will remain in office until September 15 to assist in the transition... Read more
