Audra Johnson has pushed in her chair for the last time at Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative. Audra retired from WVEC on December 15 after a 19-year career there. She began working for WVEC on December 1, 2003, as a customer service representative and then took on the duties of... Read more
Milbank Turns Out to Say Thanks to Police Chief Boyd VanVooren
CommunityLocal News December 28, 2022 0
A retirement reception was held for Milbank’s former police chief Boyd VanVooren on December 28. Friends, colleagues, and family gathered at the Milbank Visitors Center to congratulate him, reminisce, and wish him well as he enters the next chapter of his life. After a 28-year career in law enforcement,... Read more
Gail Barlund Elected to County Committee
Local News December 28, 2022 0
Gail Barlund was elected to represent LAA3 in the election conducted by the Grant County Farm Service Administration (FSA) on December 8. Kadon Leddy was selected as the first alternate. LAA3 includes Adams, Madison, Stockholm, Strandburg, Troy, and Vernon townships. Barlund has served on the Grant County FSA Committee as the county... Read more
Disaster Assistance Available for 2022 Livestock Losses
Local News December 28, 2022 0
Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds area farmers and ranchers, “The USDA Farm Service Agency can help livestock producers that suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or feed losses due to eligible natural disasters. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance... Read more
Tired of all your puzzles? Here’s the solution: the Big Stone City Branch Library starts its annual puzzle swap on January 7. The puzzle swap is designed for adults and will continue through March. While you’re there, why not register for the adult reading program? The annual reading program... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer presented their Christmas piano recitals at two performances on Sunday, December 4. The event was held at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students performed solos and duets of traditional and popular Christmas music. The musicians and attendees also enjoyed a Christmas party. ... Read more
The student council at St. Lawrence School in Milbank partnered with Grant County’s ICAP office to present the Angel Tree with gifts/blessing boxes that focus on family togetherness. “Our students gathered items for kids who could use a smile this Christmas,” said Susan Wendland, student council advisor. St. Lawrence... Read more
Nearly 100 kids got their chance to whisper their Christmas list in Santa’s ear and take an ‘elfie’ with him at the Milbank Visitors Center on December 7. First Bank and Trust in Milbank and the Milbank Area Chamber sponsored the event. Capture the Moment Photography of Milbank created the photographs. ... Read more
Holiday cheer, fellowship, and turkey dinner with all the trimmings are on the menu at the 20th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner. The dinner will be served on Sunday, December 25, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. All are welcome, and No reservations are required. Parkview United Methodist Church is located next to Avantara at 1101 South... Read more
WVEC Delivers Power and Meals on Wheels During Storm
Local News December 20, 2022 0
Dave Page, general manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC), recapped the effects the recent blizzard had on area residents.Page said, “We have a great team of line technicians and electricians who were ready and willing to do whatever it took to keep the lights on. Overall, our system held... Read more
