Grant County auditor, Karen Layher, said, “After an emergency meeting of the Commission, it was decided to close the Grant County Courthouse to the public effective Tuesday, March 24. The office staff are reporting to work. A drop box has been placed outside the south entrance of the Courthouse for... Read more

Grant County auditor, Karen Layher, said, “After an emergency meeting of the Commission, it was decided to close the Grant County Courthouse to the public effective Tuesday, March 24. The office staff are reporting to work. A drop box has been placed outside the south entrance of the Courthouse for... Read more

John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, reports construction began today on the final stage of the downtown street project. J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. Forman says, “This week, if the weather permits,... Read more

The Milbank City Council held an emergency meeting on Monday, March 23 to discuss the COVID-19 virus situation in Milbank and the surrounding area. Mayor Pat Raffety released a statement saying, “While we still do not have a confirmed case here, there are confirmed cases in counties surrounding ours. I... Read more

Marlin Hofer, 62, of Henderson, Nevada unexpectedly passed away March 20, 2020. Marlin was a 1976 graduate of MHS. Marlin Scott Hofer was born June 1, 1957 to Eunice (Otto) and Boyd Hofer. Marlin’s father passed away when Marlin was a young boy, and he was raised in Milbank, South... Read more

Jeanette Spahr, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on March 22, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center. Private family services will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home and burial in the Milbank City Cemetery. A memorial Mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church will be held at a later date.... Read more

The Big Stone City Branch Library will remain open with regular hours. Janelle Kelly, branch manager of BSCBL, says, “The library is kept clean. The door handles and checkout desk are frequently wiped with disinfectant. All returned books are also wiped before they are returned to the shelves. At the... Read more

Jaecy Engebretson, an MHS senior and member of the Lady Bulldogs basketball team, has been named to the 2020 All-Conference team for the Northeast Conference. Engebretson was named to the third team. The 2020 honorees include: First Team  Mariah Winegar, senior – Aberdeen Roncalli Kailee Clausen, senior – Redfield Britney... Read more

Sheri Hammer is the new District I Manager for Lewis Drug. The position oversees 11 stores in northern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Sheri’s partnership with Lewis Drug dates back to 1976, when she attended Wilmot High School and worked for Liebe Drug. She then attended Northern State University and... Read more

The Grant County Food Pantry announced today their door is closed to walk-ins. Val Van Lith, community service worker for ICAP, says,”If you are in need of assistance, call Val at the ICAP office at 605.432.6571 for further instructions.”   Read more