Give Away Distributes Over Three Tons of Food
Local News June 18, 2018 0
Over 185 families were served at the Feeding South Dakota food giveaway on June 13, according to LeAnn Kuper of the Grant County Christian Service Council. She says, “Over 40 volunteers helped distribute 6,424 pounds of food.” The giveaway is part of a continuing effort to fight hunger in... Read more
Paul Imholte, performing on the hammered dulcimer, will present a concert on Wednesday, June 20 at the Big Stone City Community Center. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and is a special presentation for Big Stone Summer Reading children and their families, but everyone is invited to attend. The... Read more
Two Milbank swimmers, Hallie Schulte and Autumn Fox, participated in the Aberdeen High Point meet this past weekend against tough competition from SD, MN and ND. Teams from Fargo and Minneapolis areas competed. “The girls worked hard and I am proud of their efforts against these teams that we... Read more
Valley Queen Cheese Factory celebrated June Dairy Month by hosting their 28th Annual Cheeseburger Day at Lake Farley Park on Thursday June 14. “We served 2,700 cheeseburgers,” stated Valley Queen’s human resource manager, Karissa Karels. Free will donations were accepted for the lunch with 100 percent going to support... Read more
It’s Father’s Day – the day we honor and remember our fathers. You probably already know Milbank claims Jeremiah Milbank as its father. But did you know Milbank might not have been called Milbank if not for milk? Condensed milk to be exact. It all started with a train... Read more
Fathers, get your free brownie waffle at Tommy’s at Lake Farley Park on Friday, June 15, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The brownie waffles are a one-time feature to honor dads, so get them while they’re hot. Additional waffles are only $2. Popcorn will be popping, and sno-cones, candy,... Read more
The Grant County Public Library Summer Reading Program hosted Duke Otherwise on June 6. Duke’s performance included singing, tap dancing, and playing the guitar. On Wednesday, June 20, the Summer Reading Program will feature panning for gold and pet rocks. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Read more
Future of Proposed 4H Building Uncertain
Local News June 14, 2018 0
Grant County 4-H adviser, Sara Koepke, met with the Grant County Commissioners at their regular meeting on June 7, to discuss the proposal to replace the exhibit building, constructed in 1974, at the 4-H grounds in Milbank. According to Koepke, positive meetings were held with businesses in the community,... Read more
Dale Wellnitz
Obituaries June 14, 2018 0
Dale Wellnitz, age 64, of Milbank, died on June 14, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 1pm at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be Sunday, June 17, from 5 to 7pm at the Mundwiler... Read more
Countdown to Farley Fest
Local News June 13, 2018 0
Just 37 days till Farley Fest! Farley Fest is back and better than ever. This year, the festival will be packed into one weekend. That’s how the fest started and according to Laura Kelly, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director, fans continue to request its original format. “It’s... Read more
