The Grant County Public Library introduced the popular adult coloring phenomenon last month and will continue its Therapy Thursdays in April. “Coloring definitely has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring about more mindfulness,” stated library director Jody Carlson. “It’s the big craze right now and people really enjoy... Read more

Citizens of Grant County will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 7, to cast their votes in the primary election. In the Grant County Commission race, eight candidates filed petitions for two available seats. Clayton Tucholke currently holds the District 2 seat and announced earlier this year he would... Read more

The Milbank High School student council was recently named Outstanding Student Council by the South Dakota High School Activities Association. The group will be receiving their award at the state convention next week. The activities association implemented the incentive program in 1989 in an effort to increase the number of... Read more

The Milbank Chamber of Commerce announced Forgotten Highway will be the opening act for Craig Morgan at the Farley Summer Country Concert set for Friday, July 15, at Lake Farley Park. “Forgotten Highway has opened for several big name artists and will be a great opener for Craig Morgan,” said... Read more

Deloris M. Angerhofer, age 89, of Milbank, SD, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Nathan Neugebauer officiating. Burial will... Read more

Bernette Searcy, age 87, of Milbank, SD, died Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Golden Living. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Craig Werling officiating. Burial will follow in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more

The Milbank Middle School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2015-2016 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Eighth Grade Distinction 3.800 or higher Taylor Bray, Eli Fischer, Bailey Frerichs, Gracie Korstjens, Stewart Loehrer, JD Lusk, Amy Nelson, Makenna Osowski, Roxana Payan-Montes, Logan Paysen, Makenzie Pies,... Read more

Kathy Tyler (D) of rural Big Stone City has announced her candidacy for South Dakota Senate District 4, which includes Grant and Deuel counties and parts of Brookings and Codington counties. Tyler is a former state representative having served in 2013 and 2014. She has kept close ties with the legislative... Read more

Milbank High School announced the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Students named to the list are as follows: Merit – 3.0 to 3.499 Freshmen: Nick Bates, Kellie Christians, Gabbi Cummins, Gabriella Elvik, Jessica Fenhaus, Austyn Fisher, Morgan Folk, Riley Gauer, Nathan Hansen, Nolan Hanson, Jaden Hoeke,... Read more

The Milbank Ball Diamond Association (MBDA) will host its annual registration for the upcoming youth baseball and softball programs. Mandatory registration for players age four through 18 will take place Thursday, March 31, and Thursday, April 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center community room. Programs... Read more