Grant County voters overwhelmingly rejected the action county commissioners had taken to repeal the county drainage ordinance and establish a hydrologic alteration development plan (HAP).  The special referendum election held on Tuesday, July 27, included two ballots. Each ballot contained one question.  Regarding the commissioners’ action to repeal the drainage ordinance,... Read more

Anderson Underground, ITC’s contractor for the fiber expansion project in rural Grant County, has started plowing fiber in the northern part of the county. The construction crews are installing the mainline fiber-optics in preparation for the next crew that brings the fiber-optics up to each location. According to Ren... Read more

Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber, announced today that fireworks will light up the night on Friday, July 30, during 2021 Farley Fest.The fireworks are set to go off at Lake Farley Park at dusk or about 9:30 – 9:45. Everyone is welcome at the free event. Bring... Read more

Paulina Burke, Hailey Hupke, William Karels, and Isaac Sousa have been selected to perform in concert with the 47th South Dakota High School Honor Choir.  Rehearsals are scheduled for July 25 – 30 on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. The culminating concert will be presented on Friday, July 30,... Read more

Steve Nomeland has joined Edward Jones as a financial advisor in the office of Delvin Hackwith in Milbank. Nomeland brings with him over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Hackwith says, “I’m very impressed with Steve, and I’m sure my clients will be, too. Edward Jones prides itself on offering the best service... Read more

Nine Milbank High School band students attended Vivace Leadership Training in Sioux Falls on July 12. The camp was put on by Vivace Productions, Inc.  Presenters included Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Dr. John Villella. Dr. Lautzenheiser serves as the vice president of education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. His career spans ten years of college band... Read more

Joel Foster and James Johnson were awarded certificates of appreciation for their many years of service on the Milbank City Council. Milbank’s mayor, Pat Raffety, presented the awards at the council meeting on July 11. Raffety thanked the men for their contributions to the community and wished them well... Read more

The 2021 Whetstone Creek Invitational golf tournament took place on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11, at Whetstone Creek Golf Course north of Milbank. According to Steve Hilbrands, manager of Whetstone Creek’s clubhouse, 36 two-person teams competed. Hilbrands says, “The number of teams that signed up stayed about... Read more

The 740th Transportation Company of the South Dakota National Guard held its annual family picnic on Saturday, July 10, at Hartford Beach on Big Stone Lake. Sergeant First Class Brandon Peery says about 150-200 people attend the picnic each year. All of the guests are members of the 740th Transportation... Read more

The Milbank City Council met Monday, July 12, at the Milbank Visitors Center for their regular monthly meeting. Before the July meeting commenced, the council dealt with old business in a separate meeting which included the members who were on the board in June.  They approved the June council... Read more