Kevin Schuelke, chief of the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department and head of Grant County Emergency Management, says he and county officials labored over the decision to enact or forgo a burn ban for Grant County before the July 4th holiday weekend. Schuelke says the decision became easier after... Read more
The Milbank Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA), with support from the Grant County Combined Appeal, hosted professional tennis player Harsh Mankad on Friday, June 18. Mankad founded and developed the Twin Cities-based program Tenicity, which has produced a number of Division I athletes during its 10 years of coaching. Mankad played tennis for the University of Minnesota and became an NCAA Division I National Singles Tennis Champion. ... Read more
Do you love the 4th of July and watching the fireworks? Do you appreciate that it is a time-honored tradition to celebrate the independence of our country and light fireworks like birthday candles? Want to help keep the tradition alive? The Milbank Area Chamber is hosting a raffle to... Read more
The Little Lions Learning Center in Big Stone City held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new facility on Wednesday, June 23. The 3,100-square foot building is the permanent home of the non-profit childcare and education center owned and operated by the Big Stone City School. The new center, now located next to the... Read more
New Restrictions for Teen Drivers Effective July 1
Local News June 29, 2021 0
The changes to teen driver permits and rules brought about by 2020 Senate Bill 113 were suspended by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem last year. The suspension ends on June 30 and the new rules take effect starting Thursday, July 1. The new rules apply to both existing and new... Read more
Everyone is invited to attend the free 4th of July fireworks extravaganza hosted by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, July 4, at Lake Farley Park. The 2021 celebration begins at dusk or about 10 p.m. Attendees are reminded to bring a lawn chair or a blanket.Chamber director... Read more
MALST Wins High Point Trophy at Webster
Milbank Area Swimming June 29, 2021 0
Jodi Street, head swim coach for the Milbank Sea Lions (MALST), says, “We brought home the high point trophy from the Webster High Point Meet despite cold and rainy conditions. She explained, “The backstroke is the most challenging in rainy conditions, and it’s something indoor swimmers never practice. So, it challenges... Read more
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order on June 29 to declare a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions and to allow ditch mowing in Eastern South Dakota. The order becomes effective immediately. Drought conditions continue to negatively impact feed availability for livestock across South Dakota,... Read more
Eric Sandbulte, Brad Hansen, and Casey Yamaura took first place in WVRA’s team penning event on Saturday, June 19. The team finished in a time of 54.1. Don Peterson, Monte Rosen, and Dave Hardie placed second with a time of 1:07.9. Right behind them, with a time of 1:08.8, was... Read more
Bailey Schwagel and Samuel Garcia were selected as the winners of the grandparent essay contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA). Schwagel, the 2020 winner, honored her grandmother Karen Layher. Garcia, the 2021 winner, honored his grandmother Vicki Strege. The essayists and their grandmothers were guests at... Read more
