The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club volunteered at the Watertown Humane Society on Thursday, August 11. The members assisted with cleaning the dog and cat pens as well as walking dogs. Following the cleaning, the members enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Watertown City Park. They concluded the day... Read more
Jorgenson J-Heart Ranch Tops Field At WVRA Ranch Rodeo
Local News August 16, 2016 0
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association hosted their annual Ranch Rodeo Saturday, August 13, with perfect weather for the cowboys and cowgirls. Twelve teams competed for a chance at buckles and prize money in branding, doctoring, sorting, a relay race and trailer loading. Jorgenson J-Heart Ranch of Waubay finished first in three... Read more
Milbank School District Open Houses Set For Thursday
Local News August 16, 2016 0
Milbank School District administrators, teachers and staff are preparing for the first day of classes Wednesday, August 24. Students and families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet their teachers and get familiar with each school building during several open house events scheduled for Thursday, August 18. Koch School is conducting an... Read more
Korbin Leddy Shares the Harvest and a Challenge
Local News August 15, 2016 0
It’s harvest time across South Dakota. Fields and backyard gardens are loaded with fresh produce. Korbin Leddy, 12, and his family are avid gardeners and often have more produce than they can eat. The Leddy’s can some for the winter and also donate tomatoes, cucumbers, and green beans to... Read more
Junior Busy Bees Provide 4-H Tour For OST Students
Local News August 15, 2016 0
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club hosted their annual tour of the Grant County 4-H grounds to 44 of the summer OST students on August 2, during Achievement Days. First, second and third grade students received tours of the animal barn and the static building. The fourth to sixth grade guests completed a... Read more
Tommy’s Popcorn Stand is hopping and popping. It’s moved again to the Jack and Jill Park one block south of Highway 12 on Second Street. Inside, you will find the Milbank Kiwanis Club selling popcorn and treats. But hurry, the stand will close at the end of August. During... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host a used book sale from Monday, August 15, through Saturday, September 10, during regular library hours. The sale will be held in the library’s community room and patrons are invited to browse at their leisure. “We have a great selection of books... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council provided 157 children with school supplies on Monday, August 8 at The Milbank Visitors Center. Heather Rise of Interlakes Community Action said, “This represents an increase of 20 children from last year.” The council also partnered with Feeding South Dakota and distributed 6,000 pounds of food to... Read more
Twin Brooks Threshing Show Celebrates 30 Years
Local News August 11, 2016 0
The Twin Brooks Threshing Show is celebrating its 30th birthday. Grab your party hat and overalls and head to the threshing grounds five miles west and one and one-half miles north of Milbank, this Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14. The old-fashioned threshing bee will feature: threshing, a... Read more
Gaylord Weeding
Obituaries August 10, 2016 0
Gaylord Weeding, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Northridge Residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. Richard Larson officiating. Burial will follow in Eidskog Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
