I-29 Closing Tonight Due to Blizzard Conditions
Local News January 14, 2021 0
The South Dakota department of transportation reports all lanes on I-29 from the North Dakota border to the Iowa border will be closing at 10:00pm tonight, Thursday, January 14. A blizzard warning remains in effect for the entire area until 6:00pm Friday. Roads are snow-packed and icy with winds... Read more
McKenzie Johnson to be Reunited with Lost Wedding Ring
Local News January 13, 2021 1
You could say McKenzie Johnson was thrilled when she received her gorgeous engagement ring, but now you’ll need to ask which time? McKenzie (Krakow) Johnson and her husband, Jessy, of Milbank had been shopping in Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. When they decided to stop at Sam’s Club, McKenzie slipped... Read more
Million Dollar Fundraiser Returns to St. Lawrence School
Local News January 13, 2021 0
Want to turn a five dollar bill into a new car or $20,000 in cash? It will happen to someone during the 2021 Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle returns to St. Lawrence School in Milbank and gives you the opportunity to turn your five dollar bill into a 2021 Ford EcoSport (or choose $20,000... Read more
Milbank School Board Votes to Change Quarantine Policy
Local News January 12, 2021 1
The Milbank School Board has updated its close contact quarantine policy. The vote was held during their regular meeting on Monday, January 11.According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the adjustment was based on the decreased number of cases in the community and the school. It also follows a decrease in the... Read more
Gail Barlund Retiring from WVEC After 35 Years
Local News January 11, 2021 0
Gail Barlund, office manager at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative in Milbank, announced she plans to retire this month. Barlund has been employed by WVEC for 35 years. She joined the cooperative in 1985 and has served as office manager for the past 25 years. After over three decades of service... Read more
Brian Sandvig Elected Chair of South Dakota Chamber
Local News January 10, 2021 0
Brian Sandvig, vice president of operations and human resources at Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, has been elected to chair the board of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig has been a member since 2015, and he most recently served as the chairman-elect.Sandvig will serve a... Read more
Each year, across our country, January 9 is recognized as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The day was first observed in 2015 to show support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect others and those who were killed in the... Read more
Karla DeVaal Sworn In as New Grant County Treasurer
Local News January 6, 2021 0
Karla DeVaal was sworn in, Tuesday, January 5, as the new Grant County Treasurer. She began working in the treasurer’s office on October 1, 2014. DeVaal’s husband, Jim, is a farmer and the couple has four children —Justin and Jamie of Milbank, Jeremy of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Jodi... Read more
It’s a Girl! First Baby of 2021 Born at Milbank Hospital
Local News January 5, 2021 0
The 2021 New Year’s baby —Stephanie Frances— arrived at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera on January 4 at 7:58 a.m. The little bundle of joy weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of Matt Wohlleber and Dawn Hart of Milbank, and... Read more
Osowski Sets New Winter Swim Record at Winter Championships
Local NewsMilbank Area Swimming December 21, 2020 0
Savanna Osowski set a MALST winter swim record in the 100-meter butterfly event during the 18 & Under USA Swimming Winter Championships held in Sioux Falls from December 11-13. She also earned a significant time cut in the 50-meter freestyle. Amaya Street also qualified for the meet. She captured second-place finishes in... Read more
