Lance Johnson, senior project manager at Valley Queen, is being honored this month for reaching a remarkable milestone — 30 years with the company and still going strong. To mark Lance’s 30th anniversary, Jon Rogers, director of communications at Valley Queen, said, “Lance has been a steady, influential force... Read more
The annual 4th of July Fishing Derby at Lake Farley in Milbank was a fintastic success again this year. Wendy Hentges, who sponsors the event along with her husband Rick, said, “We had 72 children participate. The weather cooperated with a sunny and warm, but windy day. Fun was... Read more
Feeding SD Food Giveaway Set for July 9
Local News July 7, 2025 0
The third food giveaway of 2025, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, from 4-5 p.m. The event will again be held in the Living Word Church parking lot on the north end of Milbank on Hwy.15. ... Read more
Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked everyone who supported the Milbank fireworks show by purchasing raffle tickets. She also thanked those who made donations and sponsored the event. She gave a big shout out to the Oltman family for generously allowing the use... Read more
The five MHS students who qualified for the 2025 National Educators Rising Conference were in Orlando, Florida, from June 25-29. Kalli Moser, Charlotte Street, and Keira Steffen competed in the Job Interview competition and Max Schuelke and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga competed in the Creative Lecture division. This year’s conference... Read more
Leddy Announces Sale of GrandStay Hotel – Milbank
Local News July 1, 2025 0
Mark Leddy announced the sale of the GrandStay Hotel and Suites in Milbank to a new group of owners led by Alan Schmidgall and Nathan Sieve. According to Leddy, the transaction was completed on Monday, June 30, and the new management’s first day of operation was today, July 1. ... Read more
On Wednesday, June 4, a team of Valley Queen and FFA volunteers grilled, wrapped, and served nearly 2,400 cheeseburgers during Cheeseburger Day – a Dairy Month celebration. Accompanied by live bluegrass music from the New Porch Pickers, the community enjoyed lively conversations, butter-making demonstrations, cheese tasting, and delicious cheeseburgers... Read more
Korbin Leddy of Stockholm, a rising senior, who is pursuing a degree in agricultural business and ranch management at SDSU, was awarded a scholarship from the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation during their 12th Annual Prime Time Gala on June 21. The foundation also presented a $306,621 check to Feeding... Read more
Independence Day is just around the corner! Along with America’s independence, 203 Realty is celebrating the first anniversary of their own independence. Last summer, the business, owned for 14 years by Denice Hooth, changed their name from EXIT Realty, when they… well…exited the EXIT franchise to become an independently-owned... Read more
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Grant and neighboring counties after the area received three inches of rain – some reported up to 5.5 inches – between 6 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, June 25. The Flood Warning will remain in effect... Read more
