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. Take... Read more

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 on... 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 Lake.... Read more

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25, during Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota, all citizens will participate in emergency readiness. The department, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will conduct a simulated tornado warning and also test the fire alarm. The fire alarm will sound at 10 a.m. and the... Read more

Korbin Leddy recently participated in agriscience events at the Richland 44 Regional FFA Agriscience Fair on April 18th at Colfax, ND where he received a first place plaque and a cash prize. He also placed first in the Social Science Division 1 at the South Dakota FFA State Agriscience Fair... Read more

Visitation for Wilbur Johnson will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 5 – 7pm at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD at 11:00 am. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Tabor... 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 years... Read more

Ryan Koch, age 35, of Minneapolis, MN died on April 7, 2018, at Hennepin County Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 2:00 pm at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bob Hansen will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners met Wednesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. in the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County Highway Superintendent Kerwin Schultz reported the county’s new road grader will arrive soon. The grader was purchased for $500,000. Schultz said a letter was sent to Grant County residents who participate in... Read more

Lester Schimmel, age 83 of Milbank died April 5, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Rev. Kent Groethe and Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery... Read more