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
Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus crisis. The application and a payment calculator are available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax, and online tools to... Read more
The Milbank Fire Department recently held its election of officers. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke was reelected and David Giesen and Justin Mathiason were also renamed the assistant chiefs. Mike Hanson will serve as the secretary and Joe Weber as the treasurer. “I would like to thank Dean Wellnitz for... Read more
Cancer Walk Canceled- New Plans Made
Local News June 2, 2020 0
The 2020 It Takes a Spark Cancer Walk scheduled for June 12 has officially been canceled, but Ann Tuchscherer, a core committee member of the walk, says, “In July, expect a brand new look in fundraising for Grant County cancer patients. In lieu of the traditional cancer walk, core... Read more
Everything You Need To Know Before Voting June 2
Local News June 1, 2020 0
Tuesday, June 2, is South Dakota’s primary election. Don’t forget to cast your ballot! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All absentee ballots must also be returned to the Grant County Courthouse June 2 by 7 p.m. According to Grant County Auditor Karen Layher, a drop... Read more
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Grant County
Local News May 29, 2020 0
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to thirteen. Of the county’s thirteen positive cases, nine have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 143 total tests in Grant County... Read more
Having a baby is a joyous event. For the Waddell family, giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride. At 4:07 a.m. on April 13, healthy Aurora Ann came bouncing into the world at Milbank Hospital Avera. Her parents, Levi and Tayla, had... Read more
