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
If you believe time wasted at the lake is time well spent, summer is your season. But if you head to the lake in late June or July, an abundance of weeds can put a snag in your plans. According to district conservation officer supervisor, Jamie Pekelder, algal blooms... Read more
Tostenson, Quade, and Dockter in 2018 All Star Game
Local News June 12, 2018 0
Former MHS football coach Jeremy Tostenson was the head coach for the Blue team during the 2018 South Dakota All Star Football Game. The game was held at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion on June 9. It was the fourth time Tostenson had coached a South Dakota All Star... Read more
Paula Rausch’s sixth grade class from St. Lawrence 2018 graduates include: Back row: Stella Wendland, Lilly Dreis, Jayden Johnson, Aubrey Fraasch, Maggie Kruger, Victoria Nelson, Cassidy Schell, Abigail Pillatzki Front row:Landon Novy, James Batchelor, Nicholas Fonder, Ivy Lewno, Mia Van Lith, Jacynda Street, Olivia Wendland Read more
