The Grant County Christian Service Council is providing a needed service within the local community by hosting a food giveaway drive every other month in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota. The most recent giveaway took place Wednesday, August 16, where 9,242 pounds of food was disbursed to 221 families. “This... Read more

Students in the Milbank School District performed above the state average in most grades according to Superintendent Tim Graf. His report came during the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, August 14. “Outperforming the state average by five percent or better is quite significant,” Graf says. Scores... Read more

Personnel changes for 2017-2018 were approved by the Milbank School District Board of Education at their regular meeting Monday, August 14. Brenda Nomeland was hired as the school nurse at Koch School.  Brenda has worked as an RN since 1981, and most recently was employed by the Avera Medical Group... 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 your... Read more

Bulldog football fans are invited to the annual Milbank Area football scrimmage and meal on Friday, August 18, at the high school practice field. A taco meal will be served by the football parents from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Free-will donations are requested. The scrimmage follows at 7 p.m. The... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners met Tuesday, August 15. The board approved the purchase of new voting machines and the relocation of the clerk of courts office to the third floor of the Grant County Courthouse. Automark machines are currently used and will be replaced by ExpressVote machines. Grant County Auditor,... Read more

The Milbank Fire and Rescue team evacuated 42 people from the Twin Brooks Threshing Show at 2:31 a.m on Sunday, August 13, according to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. Pam Nelson, event coordinator for the threshing show, said, “The grounds were flooding with fast moving, deep water and surrounding about 25... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) hosted its annual Back to School giveaway event Wednesday, August 9, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The project helped nearly 130 children from 60 families prepare for the upcoming school year. “The giveaway went very well,” stated Interlakes Community Action Partnership community service... Read more