I hope the holiday season was as joyful for your family as it was for mine. My son-in-law Luke joined me and my daughter Brittany on our annual father/daughter Christmas morning run, I was fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) able to sharpen my snow shoveling... Read more

The Grant County Public Library is pleased to announce it will host “Afternoon Tea with Downton Abbey” on Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. “Whether you are a Downton Abbey enthusiast who has seen every episode or are one of the few not knowing what all the hype is about, this... Read more

As we turn the page on 2015 and welcome the New Year, it’s a great time look to the future. Many of us will establish resolutions for 2016. Whether it’s to spend more time with family, get the household budget under control, lose a few pounds or visit a special... Read more

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We’ve made it past New Year’s, and we’re a week away from the start of the 2016 legislative session.  First of all, as some of you already know, I have made it official, I am seeking a second term in the SD House.  If you’re interested in signing a petition... Read more

The Grant County Public Library is busy preparing for its annual reading program geared for children birth to six years old. The theme for the 2016 program is “Catch Me If  You Can! Sweet Reading With The Gingerbread Man.” The library is currently taking registrations. The program begins Monday, January... Read more

Fifteen students from Milbank Middle School recently completed their auditions for the 2016 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band, which is in its 17th season. Students vying for a position in the band include sixth grader William Karels, seventh graders Aiden Boerger, Logan Meyer, Camryn Phinney, Mason Riley, Drake Rogers,... Read more

The Big Stone Therapies Border Battle wrestling tournament is slated for Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory and will feature three Minnesota teams and three South Dakota teams from around the area. “It is a great day of wrestling,” noted Milbank head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “Come out and see... Read more

Thursday, January 7, members of the Grant County Child Protection team will join forces with the Lady Bulldogs at the Milbank Armory. Both teams will help to replenish the Grant County Food Pantry. “The food pantry tends to get pretty depleted throughout the holiday season,” noted Police Chief Boyd VanVooren.... Read more

Janet “Jan” Schmidt, 78, of Ortonville, died on January 5, 2016, at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville with Pastor David Grams and Pastor Tyson Kahler officiating. Visitation... Read more