According to Deb Underwood, Director of Food Service for the Milbank School District, the mobile meals food program is still going strong. The number of meals served is still as consistently high as when the program began in March. As many as 525 lunches and breakfast are made and... Read more
New Doctor Joins Milbank Avera Medical Group
Local News May 19, 2020 0
Dr. Regg Hagge has joined the staff of Avera Medical Group Milbank. He begins work in Milbank on May 26. “We are excited to include Dr. Hagge on our team as he brings a wealth of experience in obstetrics, emergency-room medicine and much more,” said Natalie Gauer, Milbank Area... Read more
A young man died Saturday, May 16 in a motorcycle crash in the Big Stone City limits. At approximately 9 p.m., a 2019 Kawasaki was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109, when it went through the intersection of U.S. Highway 12, left the roadway, and hit a building. The... Read more
Alex Hughes
Obituaries May 17, 2020 1
Alex Hughes, age 20, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 16, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10: 30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Georgene Erickson (Mosey)
Obituaries May 16, 2020 0
Georgene Mae Erickson (Mosey) of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on May 6th, at the home of her daughter, Susan Wright. She was surrounded by many of her family members. Georgene was born January 24, 1936, to Abe and Bernardine Mosey. She grew up in Milbank, South Dakota and graduated... Read more
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 nine. Of the county’s nine positive cases, two have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. The amount of active cases in the county stands at seven. ... Read more
Engebretson and McCulloch Chosen MHS Athletes of The Year
High School SportsLocal News May 15, 2020 0
Adolph Shepardson, athletic director for the Milbank School District, announced the end-of-the-year athletic awards for 2019-2020. Jaecy Engebretson was chosen Female Athlete of the Year and Max McCulloch was named Male Athlete of the Year. Engebretson was a member of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball and basketball teams. Before her... Read more
Roland Pond
Obituaries May 15, 2020 0
Roland William Pond, age 85, of Wilmot, SD, quietly laid his burden down at his home on May 15, 2020, in the company of his wife, children, and grandchildren. Funeral services for Roland will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church... Read more
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 seven. Of the county’s seven positive cases, two have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. The amount of active cases in the county stands at five. ... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Send in your... Read more
