Donn Bassett
Obituaries May 3, 2018 0
Donn Bassett, age 88, of Wilmot died on May 2, 2018, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Jerry Lutkemeier will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot City Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Isabella Anderson, is the Milbank winners of the 2018 Grandparent Essay Contest. She nominated her grandpa, Ron Anderson. Isabella is the daughter of Paul and Jennifer Anderson of Milbank. Since 2003, AARP South Dakota and the South Dakota Retired Teachers Association have cosponsored the annual essay contest for South Dakota... Read more
The Grant County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 1, at the Milbank Courthouse. It was decided and put into effect immediately to move the voting station for Precinct 47 Melrose Township from the community room in the Ottertail building to the community room in the Grant County Library. The switch... Read more
The 25th Annual Big Stone Health Care Foundation Gala was held on Saturday, April 21, at Sioux Historic Pavilion. Over 430 guests set a record for attendance. “The main goal of the fundraiser has always been and will continue to be physician recruitment,” said Vanessa Lhotka-Meyer, director of the... Read more
The Orphan Grain Train has earned another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the seventh consecutive year the Orphan Grain Train has earned this designation. According to Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity... Read more
WVEC Warns Of Working Near Power Lines
Local News May 1, 2018 0
It was a longer than average winter this year and area farmers are finally getting into the field. Whetstone Valley Electric General Manager, Dave Page, says, “Now that spring planting will soon be in full swing, we at WVEC remind everyone of the risks of working near power lines.... Read more
Carol Madsen
Obituaries April 30, 2018 1
Carol M. Madsen, age 92, former resident of Milbank died April 30, 2018, at the Bethany Home in Brandon, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home with Rev. Russell McKee officiating. Interment will be at Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
Laura Dean might be celebrating her one year anniversary as a real estate agent for EXIT Realty Leading Edge in Milbank, but she is no stranger to Milbank. Laura grew up as Laura Montag in Milbank and graduated from MHS in 1999. She attended school to be a histology... Read more
Kevin Schuelke Takes on New Role as Emergency Manager
Local News April 26, 2018 0
Kevin Schuelke has a knack for organizing the pieces and parts to keep things running smoothly. He is also recognized as a dedicated and fearless leader. But, no one can do it alone. As the Milbank Fire Chief – a job he’s held for nine years – he relies... Read more
Milbank Middle School seventh-graders composed essays on subjects of historical significance to Milbank or Grant County for a seventh grade writing class project. Cassidy Schwagel was the first place winner with her piece, This is Milbank. Paul Van Dover placed second with his essay, The History of Big Stone... Read more
