CityFest Comes to Main Street
Main Street Milbank will be filled with young and old alike during the first outdoor Milbank CityFest.  CityFest, a free family-friendly Christian event hosted by Lifelight and Calvary Church, takes place Thursday, August 24, from 4 to 10 p.m. in front of the Grant County Courthouse. CityFest is the... Read more
Commissioners Approve New Voting Machines and Clerk of Courts Move
The Grant County Commissioners met Tuesday, August 15. The board approved the purchase of new voting machines and the relocation of the clerk of courts office to the third floor of the Grant County Courthouse. Automark machines are currently used and will be replaced by ExpressVote machines. Grant County... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Responds to Grease Fire
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire call Tuesday, August 8, at the Milbank Mall. A grease fire started in the kitchen at Guadalupe’s Restaurant. Gudalupe’s owner, Esther Ramirez, said, “I went to deliver an order to guests in the restaurant. It was such a short... Read more
Twin Brooks Threshing Show Evacuated
The Milbank Fire and Rescue team evacuated 42 people from the Twin Brooks Threshing Show at 2:31 a.m on Sunday, August 13, according to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. Pam Nelson, event coordinator for the threshing show, said, “The grounds were flooding with fast moving, deep water and surrounding about... Read more
Area Teams Compete During WVRA Ranch Rodeo
  Twelve teams battled for the top places during the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s Ranch Rodeo Saturday, August 5. “It was a beautiful evening and perfect for cattle, cowboys, cowgirls and spectators,” expressed Kathy Tyler, event organizer. The competitors took part in five different events including branding, doctoring, sorting,... Read more
Seehafer-Ace Bucket Sale Benefits Children’s Miracle Network
Need a blue bucket? Of course you do! This bucket is special. It helps sick or hurt children. Plus, it saves you 20% on almost everything you can cram into it at Seehafer Ace Hardware. Lawn care? Light bulbs? Faucets or locks? What’s on your blue bucket list? Seehafer... Read more
Grant County Democrats Discuss the Future
The Grant County Democrats met, Tuesday, August 1 in Milbank to reorganize prior to the upcoming 2018 election. According to Kathy Tyler, who spearheads the reorganization of the Grant County Democrats, a South Dakota Democrat differs from what most people perceive as the far left. “South Dakota Democrats prioritize... Read more
New Pastor to Lead Living Word Church
Living Word Lutheran Church has welcomed its new pastor, Kent Groethe. His wife, Kay, will serve as the new Director of Youth Ministries. The Groethes moved to Milbank from Arizona, but are originally from Minnesota – Kent from St. Cloud and Kay from Park Rapids. The couple met while... Read more
Dog Show Held at 4-H Grounds
Grant County 4-H’ers participated in the 4-H Dog Project this summer and finished by holding their dog show July 25, at the 4-H grounds. The overall winner was Cara Berkner. The hardest worker awards went to Kendra and Kalli Grong. Topping the field in showmanship were Kylie Mogen, senior;... Read more
Mueller Defends Weed Spraying Plan
The Grant County Commissioners held their regular meeting of the board Tuesday, August 1. The board reviewed the county’s spraying plan with weed supervisor Nathan Mueller. Commissioner Bill Street requested the review at the previous meeting after seeing areas of concern. Mueller said, “We have a lot of regulations... Read more