Fire and Rescue Squads Respond to Ethanol Spill
Local News June 16, 2020 0
On Monday June 15, the Big Stone Fire Department, the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Grant County Emergency Management, the Milbank Fire Department, and The Shop responded to a call of a ethanol tanker rollover and possible spill near POET in Big Stone City. The overturned semi-truck was loaded with... Read more
City Council Considers Expanding Industrial Park
Local News June 15, 2020 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting on June 8. The in-person meeting was held in the Milbank Community Room and was the first of its kind in several months. Bobbie Bohlen, executive director of the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC), expounded on the proposed expansion of the... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) will begin summer swim team practice on Wednesday, June 17 at Unity Square. Coach Jodi Street says, “Unfortunately due to guidelines and restrictions we had to cut the 10-and-under age group this season to maintain social distancing during practice.” MALST will run... Read more
Grant County Commissioners Meeting- June 4
Local News June 15, 2020 0
June 4, 2020 The Grant County Commission met at 8AM by telephonic conference with the public. The meeting was held in the Courthouse Community Room. Commissioners Buttke, Mach, Stengel, Street and Tostenson were present at the meeting site. Chairman Mach called the meeting to order. Motion by Buttke and... Read more
Construction on New School Nears Completion
Local News June 14, 2020 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met on June 8. Items on the agenda included: expectations for the upcoming school year, construction on the new elementary school, and the capital outlay fund. Regarding school next fall, it was reported a state task force was formed, but has not... Read more
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
