The summer reading program — Imagine Your Story — starts at the Grant County Public Library on June 15. Imagine Your Story gives young readers the chance to explore fairy tales and fantasy while encouraging them to use their imagination for creating, problem solving, and other projects. This year,... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved the opening of the OST summer program on Monday, June 15, at Koch School. According to Mary Kinder, OST Director, COVID-19 guidelines include: 1. Temperatures of the staff and students will be taken upon arrival each day. 2. No parents or... Read more
Kenny Quade
Obituaries June 14, 2020 0
Kenneth “Kenny” Quade, age 75, of Milbank, died on June 13, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center surrounded by his family after a long battle with dementia. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will... Read more
Lamoine Herrmann
Obituaries June 13, 2020 0
Lamoine Herrmann, age 92, formerly of Big Stone City, SD, died on June 13, 2020, at Grove Nursing Center in Grove, OK. Funeral services and a full obituary are forthcoming. Read more
Farley Fest to Happen This July– Band Announced
Local News June 12, 2020 0
Just when you think there’s nothing to do this summer, Farley Fest comes through for you! The 2020 Farley Fest tradition continues Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Judd Hoos, a rock band from the Black Hills, headlines the concert ticket at... Read more
Bulldog Athletes to Start Training Next Week
Local News June 11, 2020 0
mermerThe Milbank School District Board of Education met at its regular meeting on June 8. The board approved the resumption of Bulldog athletic training this summer. Milbank Activities Director Ryan Scoular explained to the board the three-phase system the South Dakota High School Activities Association outlined. According to Scoular,... Read more
Fireworks to be Held on 4th of July in Milbank
Local News June 11, 2020 0
Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, announced their annual fireworks display will go on as planned this year. The show starts at dusk on July 4 at Lake Farley Park. Attendees will notice only minor changes: 1. Everyone is required to use the front entrance... Read more
Baseball to Start in Milbank
Local News June 11, 2020 0
The Milbank Ball Diamond Association met Wednesday, June 10, and approved the start of the 2020 baseball season for upper-age athletes and teams. There will be no youth baseball for kids under 12 this summer. According to Darin Mertens, secretary-treasurer of the organization, the MBDA made the decision after... Read more
Johnnie Smith
Obituaries June 11, 2020 0
Services are pending for 45-year-old Johnnie R. Smith, Jr., of Milbank. Johnnie is survived by his mother, Sherri Tullous of Milbank, father Johnnie Smith Sr., sister Kayla Kueckur, brothers Quintin Smith and Uriah Tullous, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Read more
John Anderson
Obituaries June 11, 2020 0
John Anderson, age 88, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on June 10, 2020, in Redfield, SD. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Community Church in Wilmot on... Read more
