Farm and Home Show Celebrates 69 Years
Local News January 5, 2017 0
The 69th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show starts Friday, January 13, and runs through Saturday, January 14. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School Armory. “Over 80 vendors... Read more
First Baby of 2017 Born
Local News January 4, 2017 3
The first baby of 2017 was born at Milbank Area Hospital Avera Tuesday, January 3, but it was an unexpected stop for parents, Ethan and Ashley Robish of West Fargo, North Dakota. The couple was enroute to Sioux Falls with an overnight visit planned at parents Al and Shirley... Read more
County Commissioners Approve Budget Transfers
Local News January 2, 2017 0
The Grant County Commissioners met Thursday, December 29, at the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County Auditor Karen Layher reviewed the 2016 year-end budget and requested a transfer of money from the general fund to the contingency fund. “Our contingency budget took a big hit this year,” Layher said. “Several... Read more
Fire Departments Dispatched To House Fire
Local News December 31, 2016 0
The Big Stone City and Milbank Fire and Rescue Departments responded to a house fire Friday, December 30, at 7 a.m. The fire broke out at 15222 485th Avenue at the home of Ryan Mielitz. The home is located in the Big Stone City department’s jurisdiction. The Milbank department... Read more
Nearly All Restored to Power
Local News December 30, 2016 0
Less than 15 members of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative are still without power tonight but are expected to have power by Sunday. All of Whetstone’s substations remain energized although there are still damaged areas throughout the system that are still without power. The areas near Stockholm, Marvin and Peever... Read more
Governor Declares Clayton Tucholke Day
Local News December 29, 2016 0
December 29, is officially Clayton Tucholke Day! Governor Dennis Daugaard issued an executive proclamation presented to Tucholke this morning during a meeting of the Grant County commissioners. It was Tucholke’s last meeting and marks the end of his 28 year tenure as District 2 County Commissioner. “It’s my time,”... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Needs Your Help!
Local News December 29, 2016 1
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative expects to begin re-energizing their system starting this afternoon. However, to safely restore power, the Cooperative needs the help of its members. Members who are familiar with their breaker panel are asked to please turn off as many breakers as possible. General Manager Dave Page stated, “We ask... Read more
Storm Rips Roof Off Al’s Body Shop and Starts Computer Fire
Local News December 28, 2016 0
The Milbank Fire Department responded to two calls on Monday, December 26. The department was dispatched at 6 a.m. to power lines down in the area of Highway 15 and Milbank Avenue. “A portion of the roof from the Al’s Body Shop building was torn off by the wind... Read more
Power Restoration Ahead of Schedule
Local News December 28, 2016 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative now expects to begin delivering energy to some of their members by Thursday afternoon and hopes to have the majority of their members back on sometime Friday. East River Electric is nearing completion of the Summit feed into Whetstone’s service area and are continuing to rebuild... Read more
