Construction continues on the final stage of the Milbank downtown street project. Last week, J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete and dug out the base layer of dirt from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. This week, J & J put... Read more
How Can I Get a Book From the Library Now?
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank and its three branches — Big Stone City, Revillo, and Strandburg— are closed until re-evaluation on April 11. Staff remain at the libraries to answer questions, offer curbside pickup of materials, and delivery when possible. The book drops remain open. Check out... Read more
Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety issued a statement today saying the parks in the city are open for public use, but all restroom facilities are temporarily closed. He and the city council remind families to use safe practices when using the swings and playground equipment and to choose the walking... Read more
Betty Nelson
Obituaries April 1, 2020 0
Betty Nelson, age 91 of Clinton, MN, passed away on April 1, 2020, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN. Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the Nelson Family will have a small private service and burial and hope that you and your loved ones remain at home and... Read more
Milbank Golf Course Opens Today
Local News April 1, 2020 0
The Whetstone Creek Golf Course opens today, April 1, at noon. According to Steve Hilbrands, clubhouse manager, there will be only one person allowed per golf cart. Hilbrands says the clubhouse will only be open for golfers to use the restrooms. Restrooms are also limited to one person at... Read more
The Milbank Community Pride organization has canceled the Milbank Community Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 11. According to Dani Hadley, spokesperson for the group, many businesses and individuals have already donated to the hunt so the funds and prizes will be given away later at another family-friendly community... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Public Library completed CHILL OUT AND READ!, an adult reading program, on March 28 with 83 books read by 15 patrons. Weekly prize winners included: Betty Teske, Arvene Van Hout, Deanna Jensen, Jeff Jensen, Sue Westermeyer, Cathy Stoddard, Rich Van Hout, and Kathy Lantis. Read more
Stewart Loehrer Selected as MHS Student of the Month
Local News March 30, 2020 0
Senior Stewart Loehrer was chosen as the MHS February Student of the Month. He is the son of Dan and Shelly Loehrer. At school, Stewart is involved in FFA, band, choir, and oral interpretation. He is a cadet teacher at Koch Elementary School and a member of the pit... Read more
Milbank High School head wrestling coach, Jeremy Tostenson, released the names of the 2019-2020 Bulldog wrestling award winners. The team was unable to have an awards potluck as planned because of the COVID-19 pandemic. MHS senior, and state champion, Eli Fischer was named the team’s Most Valuable Wrestler. He... Read more
Christine Rach
Obituaries March 30, 2020 0
Christine Rach, age 34, died March 28, 2020, at her home in Milbank, SD. Christine was and will forever be a cherished daughter, sister, auntie, Marine, sports fan, and friend. If you’re reading this and wondering who “Christine” is, you also may have known her by her childhood nickname,... Read more
