The 25th Annual Big Stone Health Care Foundation Gala was held on Saturday, April 21, at Sioux Historic Pavilion. Over 430 guests set a record for attendance. “The main goal of the fundraiser has always been and will continue to be physician recruitment,” said Vanessa Lhotka-Meyer, director of the foundation.... Read more

The Orphan Grain Train has earned another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the seventh consecutive year the Orphan Grain Train has earned this designation. According to Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator... Read more

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

Laura Dean might be celebrating her one year anniversary as a real estate agent for EXIT Realty Leading Edge in Milbank, but she is no stranger to Milbank. Laura grew up as Laura Montag in Milbank and graduated from MHS in 1999. She attended school to be a histology technician... 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

Orville Sherod, age 95, resident of Odessa, MN, died April 22, 2018 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Pastor Thaine Kister will officiate. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation... Read more

Koch School students and staff contributed their coins to a fundraiser for the Bulldogs Fighting Cancer walk team. The group raised $2,624.34 in one week. All funds will be donated to It Only Takes a Spark. Read more

The Milbank School Board met Monday, April 9, at its regular meeting. The board approved May 24, as the first snow make-up day. Originally, May 23 was scheduled as the last day of school. Additional snow days will extend the school year until all are made up. The board approved... Read more

The Milbank-Sisseton Chapter 19 of the DAV presented Vietnam Vets: Still coming Home to Jody Carlson, Library Director, for the Grant County Public Library. The book tells of ordinary men and women who open up about their witness to heroism, sacrifice, loss, success, suffering and even battlefield humor. Reading the... Read more