Schmidt’s Landing Resort and Lakeside Suites on Big Stone Lake held a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 13. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce helped host the event. Schmidt’s Landing was purchased by Adam and Jeny Koplin of Milbank on December 1. Jeny, who has a hotel, restaurant, and... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council announced the food giveaway scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, has been postponed. The giveaway will be held on Wednesday, May 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. The Grant County Christian Service Council partners with Feeding South Dakota... Read more
Is it Matt Vee or is it Neil Diamond? You will have to go to the concert to find out! Matt Vee, nephew of famed rocker Bobby Vee, puts on a concert to celebrate the illustrious Neil Diamond and his career. Bobby Vee’s sons, and grandson are also part... Read more
The handbell choir, Tintinnabula, from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, is coming to Milbank on Saturday, April 21. The worship service featuring the bells starts at 5 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Following the worship service, a mini concert of both sacred and secular pieces also will be performed.... Read more
Mariann Whempner
Obituaries April 16, 2018 0
Mariann Whempner, age 82 of Wilmot died April 14, 2018, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wilmot. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass and burial will be... Read more
Blizzard Postpones MHS Play
Local News April 13, 2018 0
The MHS spring musical, The Music Man, scheduled for tonight and Saturday evening has been postponed due to the snow storm. The new stage times are Tuesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students,... Read more
Mike McKernan, best known for his 20-year term as the Grant County Sheriff, knows how to talk turkey! McKernan was elected to the National Wild Turkey Federation Board of Directors in Nashville. McKernan is the first person from South Dakota to hold this position. McKernan became a NWTF member... Read more
Grant County Library presents Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls at the April event of Books vs. Movies. The movie starts at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, and the discussion follows at 7:30 p.m. Special guest is Dena Van Lith. Dena is an alcohol and drug counselor with 11... Read more
Music Man on Stage Friday at MHS
Local News April 11, 2018 0
In the mood for a romantic comedy? You’re in luck! The Music Man, a six-time Tony Award-winning musical, plays this weekend at the MHS theater. Director Holly Hilbrands says, “Everyone has worked so hard the past few weeks and the audience will not be disappointed.” The family- friendly story... Read more
MHS Seniors attend Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Local News April 11, 2018 0
Twenty- nine senior music students attended Newsies Sunday, April 8, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Attending the show were, back row, left to right, Isaac Fischer, Jonny Ash, Tanner Kettwig and Andrew Falk; row eight, Chase Pinkert, Isaiah Wollschlager and Alex Popowski; row seven, Ramsey Wieber, Sophia Seffrood and... Read more
