They say, “Time heals all wounds.” Surely the person who penned that never lost a child. Or a brother, at an age when they were too young to understand. The Dexter family of Milbank has felt the heartache of that loss since 1966, when their son and brother Ronald... Read more
The Grant County 4-H has postponed their Malt Wagon event until later this summer. The Malt Wagon historically has served as a kickoff to all summer 4-H events. The Grant County 4-H program is working to create experiences for 4-H members and the community. This summer, 4-H leaders encourage... Read more
Zina Koehntopp
Obituaries May 25, 2020 0
A prayer service for Zina Koehntopp, age 93, of Ortonville, MN, will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the church in Ortonville. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m.... Read more
Emma (Ebsen) Flanery
Obituaries May 24, 2020 0
Emma V. Flanery, 93, of Rapid City, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Rapid City. She was born in Prairie Center Township in Southeast South Dakota to Peter and Serina (Christensen) Ebsen. Survivors include her children: Dennis ‘Denny’ (Michelle) Flanery of Rapid City; Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Flanery Wilson... Read more
Vera Reich
Obituaries May 22, 2020 0
Vera L. Reich, age 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 22, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Vera was the widow of Orlyn Reich. Services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Read more
Robin Simmons Named South Dakota Outstanding Middle-Level Educator of the Year
Local News May 21, 2020 0
Robin Simmons, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Outstanding Middle-Level Educator in South Dakota by the South Dakota Association of Middle-Level Educators (SDAMLE). The state association is part of the national Association of Middle-Level Educators (AMLE) group. The award serves... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library will open for patrons to enter the library beginning Wednesday, June 10. The library has put in place several rules. According to branch manager, Janelle Kelly, the rules will continue through the summer months and possibly longer. 1. All patrons must make an... Read more
COVID-19 Cases Hit Double Digits in Grant County
Local News May 21, 2020 0
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Grant County has hit double digits. The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning one new positive case of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to ten. Of the county’s ten positive cases, three have recovered and no... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings hosted a violin and cello student recital on May 17 at Valley Baptist Church. According to instructor Elizabeth Schulte, their original recital date was canceled, based on the imposed guideline of limiting public gatherings to less than 10 people. Schulte says, “With churches opening up these... Read more
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
