Marlin Hofer
Obituaries March 23, 2020 0
Marlin Hofer, 62, of Henderson, Nevada unexpectedly passed away March 20, 2020. Marlin was a 1976 graduate of MHS. Marlin Scott Hofer was born June 1, 1957 to Eunice (Otto) and Boyd Hofer. Marlin’s father passed away when Marlin was a young boy, and he was raised in Milbank,... Read more
Jeanette Spahr
Obituaries March 23, 2020 0
Jeanette Spahr, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 22, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center. Private family services will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home and burial in the Milbank City Cemetery. A memorial Mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church will be held at a later... Read more
First Bank and Trust has temporarily suspended its lobby service in Milbank and all of its South Dakota locations to aid in helping communities contain the spread of COVID-19. The bank reminds its patrons: * The drive-up window and night deposit will remain open and available normal hours. *... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library will remain open with regular hours. Janelle Kelly, branch manager of BSCBL, says, “The library is kept clean. The door handles and checkout desk are frequently wiped with disinfectant. All returned books are also wiped before they are returned to the shelves. At... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will close to the public from March 21 through March 31. The library has canceled all programs in March and the Breakfast with the Bunny scheduled for April 4. Library staff will be on hand from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5... Read more
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
