Chelcie Eischens has been membership and finance director for the Milbank Area Chamber since July 2016. She plans to step down from that position this June. Chelcie says, “When I started, I didn’t know anyone, now I know so many people on different levels – from business associates to... Read more

The courtroom at the Grant County Courthouse was standing room only today at a special meeting conducted by the Grant County Commissioners. The meeting was called to discuss the county zoning regulations regarding wind energy systems and the necessity of a review of the regulations and request for recommendations... Read more

“It’s just like a wishbone, you’re getting pulled in two directions, and one of them is going to win. Both are important,” said Pastor Nathan Zastrow of Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summit. Zastrow will soon be leaving the congregations he has led... Read more

The 77th Annual Membership Meeting of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., was held on Thursday, March 22, in Milbank. President Bill Tostenson conducted the meeting. Tostenson confirmed the presence of 225 voting members and declared a quorum. Treasurer Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker reviewed the 2017 operating statement, balance sheet, auditor’s letter,... Read more

Valley Queen today announced the establishment of the Valley Queen company stock profit sharing plan and trust. Valley Queen was founded in 1929 by Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzenbach and had remained a family owned and operated business. Ray Trankle, Valley Queen’s chairman of the board, told employees that... Read more

Maybe you’ve imagined yourself as Robin Hood robbing from the rich and giving to the poor? Or Anguy from Game of Thrones who managed more than his share of stellar moves with a bow and arrow? Either way, you’re going to need more than a leather vest and few... Read more