The public is invited to a What Matters Most Survey lunch and discussion on Wednesday, January 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seehafer Building located at 219 Main Street Milbank. The special event is hosted by the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC). The purpose for the lunch... Read more

David Liang Tie Oey, M.D., 85, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church.  Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate and burial will... Read more

The Grant County Public Library will host Movie and Munchies every Wednesday beginning January 10 at 12:30 p.m. The PBS Masterpiece mystery Grantchester will be featured each week. Goodies will be served. Grantchester is set in 1953 in Grantchester, England. The story explores faith, love, and murder. “Join us each... Read more

Maddie Gustafson, sophomore gymnast for Milbank High School, earned her third state qualifying score on the vault, sending her to the state Class A gymnastics meet in February. She did so with a score of 8.60 during the Winter Wonderland Invitational in Vermillion on Thursday, December 28. Milbank finished third... Read more

Three MHS wrestlers earned top awards at the Floyd Farrand Invitational wrestling meet at Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Friday and Saturday, December 29-30. Eli Fischer and Alec Bien were runners-up in their respective weight classes. Brodie Holtquist finished eighth at 170 pounds. Milbank finished 13th in the team standings... Read more

Nine violin students performed their Christmas recital on December 22, at the home of their instructor, Elizabeth Schulte. Showcasing their musical talents were: (Back l. to r.) Joe Schulte and Timon Esh. Third row: Rachel Schulte and Nicholas Fonder. Second row: Veronica Fonder, Karen Esh, and Krista Gingerich. Front: Annabelle... Read more

Helen Veen, age 87 of Revillo  died December 29, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Revillo. Rev. Nathan Neugebauer will officiate and burial will be in the LaBolt Cemetery.  Visitation will be at... Read more

On Saturday, December 23, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Revillo Fire Department, and local residents, conducted an extensive search for the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident. The search continued until dawn on Sunday, December 24, when the female driver was located by a citizen. Nina Bradenburg,... Read more

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) donated $4,200 for gift cards to Shopko, Hartman’s Family Foods, and Berens Warehouse Grocery for local veterans. The groups also offer assistance during the holidays to veterans for medications, heating and fuel costs, and other necessities. The DAV and... Read more

Do turkeys fear you and dinner guests cheer you? Do you know a drumstick from a wing? Even if you don’t, the Free Christmas Day Dinner is looking for you! Just one hour of your time can make a big difference in someone’s happiness this holiday. Turkey carvers and servers... Read more