Shirley Poppen
Obituaries December 29, 2022 0
Shirley Poppen, age 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center. Services for Shirley are going to be held in May of 2023. Shirley Mae (Harder) Poppen was born on May 4, 1937, (by Big Tom) in Grant County, SD, to... Read more
Phillip Carlson
Obituaries December 29, 2022 0
Phillip Carlson, age 70, of Roslyn, SD, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home. No services will be held, per Phillip’s request. Phillip Austin Carlson was born on January 16, 1952, in Clay Center, KS, to Fred and Dorothy (Madsen) Carlson. Phillip graduated from... Read more
Milbank Turns Out to Say Thanks to Police Chief Boyd VanVooren
CommunityLocal News December 28, 2022 0
A retirement reception was held for Milbank’s former police chief Boyd VanVooren on December 28. Friends, colleagues, and family gathered at the Milbank Visitors Center to congratulate him, reminisce, and wish him well as he enters the next chapter of his life. After a 28-year career in law enforcement,... Read more
Gail Barlund Elected to County Committee
Local News December 28, 2022 0
Gail Barlund was elected to represent LAA3 in the election conducted by the Grant County Farm Service Administration (FSA) on December 8. Kadon Leddy was selected as the first alternate. LAA3 includes Adams, Madison, Stockholm, Strandburg, Troy, and Vernon townships. Barlund has served on the Grant County FSA Committee as the county... Read more
Disaster Assistance Available for 2022 Livestock Losses
Local News December 28, 2022 0
Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds area farmers and ranchers, “The USDA Farm Service Agency can help livestock producers that suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or feed losses due to eligible natural disasters. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance... Read more
Tired of all your puzzles? Here’s the solution: the Big Stone City Branch Library starts its annual puzzle swap on January 7. The puzzle swap is designed for adults and will continue through March. While you’re there, why not register for the adult reading program? The annual reading program... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer presented their Christmas piano recitals at two performances on Sunday, December 4. The event was held at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students performed solos and duets of traditional and popular Christmas music. The musicians and attendees also enjoyed a Christmas party. ... Read more
Violette Schimmel
Obituaries December 26, 2022 0
Violette Schimmel, age 84, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Milbank Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from... Read more
The student council at St. Lawrence School in Milbank partnered with Grant County’s ICAP office to present the Angel Tree with gifts/blessing boxes that focus on family togetherness. “Our students gathered items for kids who could use a smile this Christmas,” said Susan Wendland, student council advisor. St. Lawrence... Read more
Faye Athey
Obituaries December 23, 2022 0
Faye Elaine Athey, age 80, of Milbank, SD, passed away on December 22, 2022, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services for Faye will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Rev. Barbara McKewen will officiate.... Read more
