Sign-Up for USDA CFAP Ends September 11
Local News September 8, 2020 0
The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is September 11. USDA’s CFAP provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus. The application and a payment calculator are available online at farmers.gov/cfap. Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are also available to help producers... Read more
Milbank Fire and Rescue Battle House Fire
Local News September 1, 2020 0
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 321 Belle Avenue in Milbank at 2:59 a.m. on Friday, August 28. According to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, “When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the house totally involved in flames. No one was at... Read more
355 Families Benefit from Local Food Giveaway
Local News August 24, 2020 0
Over 13,000 pounds of food were distributed to 355 families by 29 volunteers at the Grant County Christian Service Council’s food giveaway on August 19. The event was again held with the assistance of Feeding South Dakota, but all the food came from the USDA at no cost to the... Read more
Food Giveaway to be Held Wednesday, August 19 at 4-H Grounds
Local News August 17, 2020 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council is again coordinating efforts with Feeding South Dakota to facilitate a food giveaway on Wednesday, August 19. Because this is the first day of school in Milbank, the giveaway will be held in the parking lot of the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds from... Read more
Deadline to Update PLC Yields is September 30
Local News August 17, 2020 0
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners they have a one-time opportunity to update PLC yields of covered commodities on the farm, regardless of Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)program election. The deadline to request a PLC yield update is September 30. The updated... Read more
Flat Hills Arena Team Wins WVRA Ranch Rodeo
Local News August 12, 2020 0
The Flat Hills Arena team of Jess McGee, Wyatt McGee, Monte Rosen, and Joanie Hills beat 11 other teams to win the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, August 8. The winners each received a buckle. The Jorgenson J. Heart Ranch team included James Jorgenson, Emily Jorgenson, Steve Lapp, and... Read more
Fishing Report from Schmidt’s Landing
Local News August 3, 2020 0
According to Jeny Koplin, owner of Schmidt’s Landing, “it sure was windy this last weekend but some fishermen still were able to get out fishing. It looks like the perch are starting to really bite. There has been a wide ranges of sizes and sometimes you need to sort,... Read more
Get Your Tickets to Judd Hoos Performing This Saturday at Farley Fest 2020
Local News July 29, 2020 0
Are you going to remember the summer of 2020 as the summer you stayed home? Or the summer you partied under the stars with Judd Hoos? If no way are you staying home, get your tickets for the Judd Hoos concert this Saturday, August 1, at Farley Fest 2020.... Read more
Riders Take the Heat at WVRA Team Penning Event
Local News July 29, 2020 0
On Saturday, July 25, it was 90 degrees in the shade at the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association Arena. A hot night for the horses, cattle, and especially the team of Blair Wittnebel, Craig Magedanz, and Monte Rosen. The trio took home first place in the team penning event and... Read more
