Valley Queen Heritage Center Opens on Milbank’s Main Street
Local News August 21, 2018 0
The Valley Queen Cheese Factory makes many varieties of cheese, but there is a little bit of Swiss in each bite. The company’s founders, Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzenbach, both grew up in Switzerland less than 20 miles apart. Today, August 21, 2018, Valley Queen opened its Heritage Center... Read more
Back to School Event Receives $1000 from Shopko
Local News August 21, 2018 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council received a $1000 grant from the Shopko Corporation to help fund its back to school event. Milbank Shopko store manager, Tim Brown, presented the check to Val VanLith of ICAP, and LeAnn Kuper and Brenda Maas of the Grant County Christian Service Council. Read more
Chuck Spalinger
Obituaries August 21, 2018 0
Charles “Chuck” Spalinger, age 71, of Clinton, died August 18, 2018, at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 1:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday... Read more
The Grant County Republican Party is hosting a free ice cream social today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Speedway parking lot during the Farmers Market. Get a sweet treat, and meet the candidates! Read more
Mary DeRouchey
Obituaries August 21, 2018 0
Mary DeRouchey, age 87, of Milbank, died August 20, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. with Bishop Paul Swain as Celebrant. Visitation will be Friday, August 24, 2018, at St.... Read more
MALST Awards Banquet Wraps Up Season
Milbank Area Swimming August 20, 2018 0
The Milbank Area SeaLions Swim Team officially wrapped up their season on Sunday, August 19, with their season-end awards banquet. The Team Choice Award went to Will Karels. This is the only award that is voted on by the MALST swimmers and not the coaches. The Big Brother/Big Sister... Read more
Kathy Tyler Announces Candidacy for District 4 House
Local News August 20, 2018 0
Kathy Tyler of rural Big Stone City has announced her candidacy for District 4 House of Representatives (Grant, Deuel, and parts of Brookings and Codington counties). Tyler has resided in Grant County for 45 years and is a former legislator, teacher, small business owner, and school board member. She... Read more
They’re set and getting ready to claim the court! The Milbank High School Girls’ Volleyball team is deep into their summer practice and finding their groove. Seven seniors return to the team. Coach Nancy Hoeke says, “We have five players with quite a bit of varsity experience, so that’s... Read more
The community will join together Tuesday evening, August 21, to pray for the schools, staff, and youth. The prayer gathering is poised to usher in the new year on the eve of the first day of school. The group will meet in the MHS parking lot at 7 p.m.... Read more
Roger Barnhardt
Obituaries August 20, 2018 0
Roger Barnhardt, age 70, of Big Stone City, SD, lost his battle to Esophageal Cancer on August 18, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 10:30 am at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, from... Read more
