Milbank to Host Special Olympics Games in 2021
Local News April 2, 2020 0
South Dakota Special Olympics announced the 2021 Special Olympics Northeast Area Spring Games will be held in Milbank. The event will feature more than 20 track and field events and an estimated 250-300 athletes. The 2020 competition was slated to be held this May in Milbank for the first... Read more
Construction continues on the final stage of the Milbank downtown street project. Last week, J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete and dug out the base layer of dirt from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. This week, J & J put... Read more
How Can I Get a Book From the Library Now?
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank and its three branches — Big Stone City, Revillo, and Strandburg— are closed until re-evaluation on April 11. Staff remain at the libraries to answer questions, offer curbside pickup of materials, and delivery when possible. The book drops remain open. Check out... Read more
Milbank Golf Course Opens Today
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Whetstone Creek Golf Course opens today, April 1, at noon. According to Steve Hilbrands, clubhouse manager, there will be only one person allowed per golf cart. Hilbrands says the clubhouse will only be open for golfers to use the restrooms. Restrooms are also limited to one person at... Read more
Stewart Loehrer Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News March 30, 2020 0
Senior Stewart Loehrer was chosen as the MHS February Student of the Month. He is the son of Dan and Shelly Loehrer. At school, Stewart is involved in FFA, band, choir, and oral interpretation. He is a cadet teacher at Koch Elementary School and a member of the pit... Read more
Emergency Food Giveaway to be Held in Milbank
Local News March 29, 2020 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to provide an Emergency Food Giveaway in Milbank on Thursday, April 2. This giveaway is in addition to the giveaway planned for May 6. The Emergency Giveaway will be held April 2 from 2-3 p.m. in the... Read more
Pick Up Milbank School Locker Contents Tomorrow
Local News March 25, 2020 0
The Milbank School District announced it will roll out its distance education tomorrow, March 26. The school has also boxed up items from the lockers of students in grades 6-12. Locker items can be picked up by going to the front door of the high school tomorrow between 7:30... Read more
Gov. Noem Addresses State on COVID-19
Local News March 24, 2020 0
Governor Kristi Noem held a press conference March 24. Kim Balsam-Rysdon, South Dakota Secretary of Health, also fielded questions. Governor Noem indicated South Dakota has documented 30 cases of COVID-19, including two new cases today. The new cases were in Brookings and Beadle counties. She also said eight of... Read more
WVEC Temporarily Closes Office
Local News March 24, 2020 0
Dave Page, general manager at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, announced the cooperative has temporarily closed its office to the public. Page says, “We’re still in full operation and stand ready to serve our customers. Please call us for regular service and parts. We’ll do all we can to serve... Read more
St. Lawrence School Implements Plan During Closure
Local News March 24, 2020 0
Principal Brenda Anderson sent a letter to the parents and students of St. Lawrence School in Milbank. The letter outlines the school’s plans in response to the closure of all schools in South Dakota. Because the weather forecast is predicting inclement weather tomorrow, Principal Anderson also asks parents to... Read more
