Jaecy Engebretson, an MHS senior and member of the Lady Bulldogs basketball team, has been named to the 2020 All-Conference team for the Northeast Conference. Engebretson was named to the third team. The 2020 honorees include: First Team Mariah Winegar, senior – Aberdeen Roncalli Kailee Clausen, senior – Redfield... Read more
Valley Queen Heritage Center Closed Until Further Notice
Local News March 19, 2020 0
According to Callie Curley, communications coordinator for Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Valley Queen has closed their Heritage Center until further notice. Operations at the factory continue. Curley says the plant continues to act with an abundance of caution including implementing these preventative measures to protect our employees and ensure... Read more
Great Western Bank Utilizes Drive-Thru Service
Local News March 19, 2020 0
Great Western Bank announced Wednesday, March 18, all branches will be drive thru only. Access to inside the bank will be available by appointment. In addition to the drive-thru service, Great Western suggests using these tools to support your everyday banking needs: Download the Great Western ebanking app. The... Read more
Sheri Hammer is the new District I Manager for Lewis Drug. The position oversees 11 stores in northern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Sheri’s partnership with Lewis Drug dates back to 1976, when she attended Wilmot High School and worked for Liebe Drug. She then attended Northern State University... Read more
Grant County Food Pantry Closed to Walk-Ins
Local News March 17, 2020 0
The Grant County Food Pantry announced today their door is closed to walk-ins. Val Van Lith, community service worker for ICAP, says,”If you are in need of assistance, call Val at the ICAP office at 605.432.6571 for further instructions.” Read more
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Closed to Public
Local News March 17, 2020 0
According to a statement released by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the office has closed its doors to the public until further notice. No one will be allowed into the main area of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff or a deputy will determine who is allowed in the building.... Read more
Milbank High School senior Max McCulloch and Bennett Schwenn, a sophomore, have been named to the 2019-2020 All-Conference Boys Basketball Teams for the Northeast Conference. McCulloch was named to the first team. Schwenn, one of only two sophomores selected, was chosen as a third team honoree. The 2019-2020 selections... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative has canceled their 2020 annual membership meeting set for March 26 in Wilmot. No elections were scheduled as there are no contested director positions or bylaw changes to consider. The decision was made in consideration of recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)... Read more
Nila Hammerstrom
Obituaries March 17, 2020 0
Nila Jean Hammerstrom, 66, of Belle Fourche died on March 11, 2020. She was the wife of Lynn Hammerstorm, a former Milbank banker. A celebration of her life will take place Friday, March 20 at 3:00 pm at the Connection Church in Belle Fourche. Visitation and sharing of memories will... Read more
Governor Noem Closes All SD Schools for Second Week
Local News March 17, 2020 0
Governor Krisit Noem announced today at her media conference in Sioux Falls that all schools in South Dakota will be closed for one more week, March 23-27. Read more
