Eighteen senior girls from around the area will vie for the title of 2017 Miss Milbank Snow Queen during the annual contest sponsored by the Milbank Lions Club. The event will take place Saturday, November 12, at the Milbank High School theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the event... Read more

 The annual Veterans Day program took place at the Milbank Armory before a large crowd. Deputy Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Aaron Pollard, was the keynote speaker for the event. Pollard serves as a surrogate for department secretary Larry Zimmerman and is responsible for the day-to-day... Read more

South Dakota Veterans Affairs deputy secretary Aaron Pollard has been selected as the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day program Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Armory. The VFW Post #3486 commander Preston Fischer will serve as the emcee for the program. Emanuel Lutheran Church pastor... Read more

The annual Grant County 4-H recognition event took place Sunday, November 6. Members received awards for their contributions to the program this past year. Five youth successfully completed their 4-H careers and graduated from the program. Recognized for this achievement were: Brianna Schreurs, daughter of Stuart and Karen Schreurs; Rebekah... Read more

According to Grant County Auditor Karen Layher, the 2016 General Election ran smoothly yesterday, November 8. No issues were reported in the county. “The planning process and all the logistics involved in the election went very well,” she stated. “The precinct workers had a busy day and I am proud... Read more

The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs will face Miller in a Class A Sweet 16 volleyball match Thursday, November 10, for a chance to advance to the state tournament. The teams will meet at the Deubrook Area gymnasium in White at 7 p.m. Milbank Area, a 9-seed, takes an 18-6 season... Read more

Show your holiday spirit! Add some cheer to the Grant County Courthouse by decorating a tree for the annual Festival of Christmas Trees. All area businesses and community organizations are invited to sign up for a tree spot by Tuesday, November 22. Trees must be set up and decorated between... Read more

Today, Tuesday, November 8, is election day throughout the United States. Polls opened at 7 a.m. this morning and remain open until 7 p.m. this evening. For Milbank residents, voting will take place in the community room at the Milbank Visitor Center. Following are the additional polling locations throughout Grant County:... Read more

Mallory Trapp, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as the November Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Mike and Mary Lee Trapp. Mallory is a member of the football cheerleading team and participates in band, choir, and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). She is... Read more