The Grant County 4-H program, along with the South Dakota Rabbit Breeders Association, hosted a fun rabbit show and poultry clinic for youth to expand their knowledge within the specific species. The event took place at the Grant County 4-H grounds exhibit building. Jim Effling served as the show... Read more
Mark Mickelson to Speak at GCDC Annual Meeting
Local News May 23, 2016 0
The Grant County Development Corporation will host its annual meeting Thursday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center. “On behalf of the members of the Grant County Development Corporation, it is my privilege to invite you to attend the organization’s annual meeting,” expressed GCDC director Bobbie... Read more
Mary Jane Meyers
Obituaries May 20, 2016 0
Mary Jane (Pochardt) Meyers, age 89 of Milbank died May 20, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Keith Bicknase will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
LaVona Van de Voort
Obituaries May 20, 2016 0
LaVona Van de Voort, age 94, of Milbank, SD, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center. A celebration of LaVona’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Craig Werling... Read more
Firechiefs Narrowly Drop To Clear Lake
Milbank Area Baseball May 20, 2016 0
The Milbank Firechiefs suffered a 7-5 amateur baseball loss to Clear Lake Wednesday, May 18, in their first road game of the season. The Chiefs fell to 1-1 with the loss. Clear Lake started out hot in the opening inning plating two runs. Milbank answered with three runs in... Read more
Death In Grant County Confirmed As Murder
Local News May 19, 2016 0
New information has been released regarding the death investigation first reported by The Valley Express. Local law enforcement and the Office of Attorney General Marty Jackley have confirmed to The Valley Express that the case is now being treated as a murder. A body was discovered by a landowner on the afternoon of... Read more
Alice Holtzmann
Obituaries May 18, 2016 0
Alice Marie Holtzmann, age 91, of Milbank, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow... Read more
Phyllis A. Judge
Obituaries May 18, 2016 0
Phyllis A. Judge, age 88, of Milbank, December 13, 2015, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was held on December 18, 2015. A Mass of Intention will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of St. William’s Care Center. Burial... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
The Milbank Bulldog boys tennis team will battle in the state tournament in Rapid City May 19, through May 21. Competing for the locals will be Adam Thomas at number one singles and doubles, Riley Folk at number two singles and number one doubles, Mitch Quade at number three... Read more
