The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, to 1209 South Dakota Street, behind Grant-Roberts Rural Water, for a severed natural gas line. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke reported gas was spewing from a cut in the line by a trencher. “Firefighters pulled... Read more

PIERRE, S.D. – Former state legislator Mary McClure Bibby of Brookings passed away on July 2, 2016. McClure, 77, was a native of Milbank and an alumna of the University of South Dakota, where she received the Fulbright Scholarship. She became a teacher and settled in Redfield. McClure served... Read more

Seven youth from Grant County and the surrounding areas attended the annual Leddy Livestock Judging School Tuesday, June 28, at the Leddy Herefords farm of Wade and Lori Leddy of Twin Brooks. Youth, ranging in age from 8 to 18, judged four classes of beef, swine, sheep and meat... Read more

It was just like a show on Food Network. Four contestants had 90 minutes and a 48-inch work space to create a dish while the judges watched. Contestants were also required to prepare a table setting. They were then judged on nutritional knowledge, food quality, technique, aesthetics and hospitality.... Read more

Fourteen 4-H members participated in the Grant County 4-H Horse Show, Wednesday, June 29, at the Grant County 4-H grounds in Milbank. Earning top showmanship honors at the Grant County 4-H Horse Show were: Bailey Storm, senior division; Cassidy Schwagel and Marion Mischel, junior division; and Brooke Schwagel, beginner... Read more

For nearly 30 years, Top Hat Lanes in Milbank has been owned by a Hoeke. That isn’t about to change anytime soon. Lyle and Laurie Hoeke are selling Top Hat Lanes  to Lyle’s brother, Scott, along with Dan Sorenson and Darwin and Christine Knaus. Lyle and Laurie purchased the... Read more

The fourth of July festivities at Lake Farley Park Monday went off with a bang and were rated a success by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We really didn’t know what to expect, but it was well received and turned out great,” stated Abbey Angerhofer, chamber board president... Read more

Eight Grant County 4-H members embarked on an adventure to 4-H camp at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer June 22-25. Pictured attending the camp were back row, left to right, Alex Adolph, Sara Koepke, Benett Street, William Karels, Isaac Sousa, Susan Karels and Jason Karels. Middle row, Elyse Reede,... Read more

Fifty 4-H’ers from the tri-state area of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota went head to head in the 2016 Battle of the Borders Showdown. Lindsey Mertens was named Grand Champion for her market steer in the market beef show. McKenzie Mertens was fourth overall and Garrett Mertens was... Read more

Independence Day is Monday. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren remind everyone to put safety first when shooting fireworks. As a result of fireworks activities, 18,000 to 20,000 fire calls are answered in the U.S. each year during the 4th of July holiday. “The City of... Read more