Having a baby is a joyous event. For the Waddell family, giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride. At 4:07 a.m. on April 13, healthy Aurora Ann came bouncing into the world at Milbank Hospital Avera. Her parents, Levi and Tayla, had been... Read more

Verne Foss, age 91, of Milbank, SD, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona. Services will be held at a later date. Verne Daryl Foss was born on April 3, 1929, in Milbank, SD. He was the son of Albert and Mamie (Boerger) Foss. Verne attended school... Read more

The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning one new positive case of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to eleven. Of the county’s eleven positive cases, five have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 132 total tests in Grant County have... Read more

Valley Queen announced their decision to cancel Cheeseburger Day, an event traditionally held in June. The cancellation is due to the ongoing uncertainty of how COVID-19 will impact large gatherings. Plans are underway for an alternative event to be held this fall. Cheeseburger Day is a popular community get-together serving... Read more

They say, “Time heals all wounds.” Surely the person who penned that never lost a child. Or a brother, at an age when they were too young to understand. The Dexter family of Milbank has felt the heartache of that loss since 1966, when their son and brother Ronald was... Read more

The Grant County 4-H has postponed  their Malt Wagon event until later this summer. The Malt Wagon historically has served as a kickoff to all summer 4-H events. The Grant County 4-H program is working to create experiences for 4-H members and the community. This summer, 4-H leaders encourage all... Read more

Vera L. Reich, age 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 22, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Vera was the widow of Orlyn Reich. Services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Read more

Robin Simmons, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Outstanding Middle-Level Educator in South Dakota by the South Dakota Association of Middle-Level Educators (SDAMLE). The state association is part of the national Association of Middle-Level Educators (AMLE) group. The award serves to... Read more

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Grant County has hit double digits. The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning one new positive case of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to ten. Of the county’s ten positive cases, three have recovered and no longer... Read more

Dr. Regg Hagge has joined the staff of Avera Medical Group Milbank. He begins work in Milbank on May 26. “We are excited to include Dr. Hagge on our team as he brings a wealth of experience in obstetrics, emergency-room medicine and much more,” said Natalie Gauer, Milbank Area Hospital... Read more