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
Margie Stewart
Obituaries March 17, 2020 0
Margie Stewart, age 87, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 17, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. A PRIVATE FAMILY service will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. There will not be a time of visitation. Burial will be in Milbank... Read more
Richard “Cowboy” Wellnitz
Obituaries March 17, 2020 0
Richard “Cowboy” Wellnitz, age 74, of Milbank, SD, died on March 17, 2020, at Avantara – Milbank. Private family funeral services will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Timothy Koch will officiate and burial with military honors will be at the Albee Cemetery. There will not... Read more
Milbank Thrift Store Closes
Local News March 16, 2020 0
The Milbank Thrift Store closed Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m., and will remain closed until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Manager Julie Ludwig says, “Almost all our volunteers are over 60.” Ludwig says, “During the closure, we encourage people to clean out their cupboards and closets.... Read more
Sports Cancellations Impacting the Milbank Area
Local News March 16, 2020 0
MHS track and field practice restarts when school resumes on Monday, March 23 Practice start dates for MHS boys tennis and MHS girls golf TBD. The MHS wrestling awards potluck scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The South Dakota AAU Youth Wrestling region... Read more
St. Patrick’s Parade in Corona Cancelled
Local News March 16, 2020 0
The 22nd Annual St. Patty’s Day Parade scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. in Corona has been cancelled. Read more
