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
Most businesses bagged it this year between March and May. Valley Queen, however, was receiving milk and producing cheese every day with the help of their essentials employees. So, they decided to bag it in a different way. The Valley Queen management team wanted to show their appreciation for... Read more
Drive-Through MHS Graduation and Parade to be June 14
Local News June 10, 2020 0
Graduates of the MHS Class of 2020 will celebrate by cruising through Milbank on Sunday, June 14. The parade will follow a drive-through ceremony in the school parking lot beginning at 2 p.m. The parade route will go down 10th Avenue to South Main Street, through Main Street, down... Read more
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning no new positive cases of COVID-19 in Grant County. Of the county’s thirteen positive cases, thirteen have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 361 total tests in Grant County have been reported by the state,... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association swung into action to start the 2020 team penning season on Saturday, June 6. Thirty-six teams competed at the rodeo grounds south of Milbank. Louie Minder, Marsha Wieting, and Craig Magedanz captured first place. Second place went to the team of Preston McGee, Randy... Read more
Finance Director of the Milbank Community Foundation Craig Wellnitz reminds non-profit groups to apply for funds from the 2020-2021 Grant County Combined Appeal. “Applications are available now,” Wellnitz says. According to Wellnitz, “During the 2019-2020 campaign, contributions from our generous community allowed the foundation to allocate $164,500 to 18... Read more
The Grant County 4-H office has bicycle helmets to give away. A variety of sizes are available. Don’t know your size? Video instructions illustrating how to properly measure a child’s head are available. Ready to pick up your helmet? Call the 4-H office at 605.432.9221 to schedule your curbside... Read more
Grant County Library Reopens Today
Local News June 9, 2020 0
The Grant County Public Library reopens its doors to the public Tuesday, June 9. During June, library hours are Monday through Thursday from 1- 6 p.m. and Friday from 1-5 pm. The library will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons are asked to wear masks inside the building,... Read more
Ruth Malkerson
Obituaries June 8, 2020 0
Ruth Malkerson, age 95, of Milbank, SD, died peacefully at her apartment at Wellshire Park Place on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. to... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association begins its team penning season on Saturday, June 6. The WVRA Rodeo Arena is one mile south and two miles east of the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 12 in Milbank. Start time is 7 p.m. Entries close at 6:45 p.m. Participation in... Read more
