The 2020 It Takes a Spark Cancer Walk scheduled for June 12 has officially been canceled, but Ann Tuchscherer, a core committee member of the walk, says, “In July, expect a brand new look in fundraising for Grant County cancer patients. In lieu of the traditional cancer walk, core committee... Read more

Edith Magedanz, age 94, of Milbank passed away on May 27, 2020, at home, surrounded by family following a severe stroke. Due to the limitations on public gatherings at this time, a private funeral ceremony will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Milbank on Friday, June 12, at 2:00... Read more

Over 40 area youth participated in the biennial bike rodeo and 30 youth entered the coloring contest. A daily video served as a guide for bike safety. The week concluded with a Facebook live presentation by William Karels, the Grant County and state 4-H ambassador. Riley Krause and Brytten Schmieg each... Read more

Finance Director of the Milbank Community Foundation Craig Wellnitz reminds non-profit groups to apply for funds from the 2020-2021 Grant County Combined Appeal. “Applications are available now,” Wellnitz says. According to Wellnitz, “During the 2019-2020 campaign, contributions from our generous community allowed the foundation to allocate $164,500 to 18 agencies... Read more

A prayer service for Zina Koehntopp, age 93, of Ortonville, MN, will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the church in Ortonville. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on... Read more

Emma V. Flanery, 93, of Rapid City, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Rapid City. She was born in Prairie Center Township in Southeast South Dakota to Peter and Serina (Christensen) Ebsen. Survivors include her children: Dennis ‘Denny’ (Michelle) Flanery of Rapid City; Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Flanery Wilson of... Read more

The Big Stone City Branch Library will open for patrons to enter the library beginning Wednesday, June 10. The library has put in place several rules. According to branch manager, Janelle Kelly, the rules will continue through the summer months and possibly longer. 1. All patrons must make an appointment.... Read more

Whetstone Valley Strings hosted a violin and cello student recital on May 17 at Valley Baptist Church. According to instructor Elizabeth Schulte, their original recital date was canceled, based on the imposed guideline of limiting public gatherings to less than 10 people. Schulte says, “With churches opening up these past... Read more

According to Deb Underwood, Director of Food Service for the Milbank School District, the mobile meals food program is still going strong. The number of meals served is still as consistently high as when the program began in March. As many as 525 lunches and breakfast are made and distributed... Read more

A young man died Saturday, May 16 in a motorcycle crash in the Big Stone City limits. At approximately 9 p.m., a 2019 Kawasaki was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109, when it went through the intersection of U.S. Highway 12, left the roadway, and hit a building. The driver,... Read more