Young readers in Grant County helped select the winners for the 2021 South Dakota Children’s Book Awards. The books were nominated by a committee of educators and librarians, and the children read and voted for their favorites. The Grant County Public Library offered readers the opportunity to vote at... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education met Monday, April 12, in their regular session. They established attendance policies for the upcoming spring play and the Prom, but not graduation. The annual spring play is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, in the high school theatre. Each of the 22... Read more
Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing to Start in South Dakota
Local News April 13, 2021 0
The PUC also recommends updating all contact lists ahead of the deadlines. “An unfortunate byproduct of establishing an easy-to-use suicide prevention hotline number is the requirement for all of us to use the full 10 digits, which includes the area code, when dialing a phone number,” says Chris Nelson, chairman of the PUC. The PUC also reminds everyone to update or reprogram all... Read more
MHS Students Selected for All-State Chorus & Orchestra
Local News April 12, 2021 0
The two MHS mixed quartets selected to join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in concert on April 19-20 in Sioux Falls will not be attending. The South Dakota High School Athletic Association COVID Task Force, the South Dakota High School Athletic Association Board of Directors, and an advisory committee decided the risk was too high for the vocal participants and their families. Despite that cancelation, the full symphony... Read more
Voters in Big Stone City will cast their ballots for mayor and one alderman in the municipal election on Tuesday, April 13. Polls will remain open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Big Stone Community Center at 400 Washington Street. Mayoral candidates include the incumbent, Deborah Wiik,... Read more
Berens Market to Build New Store
Local News April 8, 2021 2
Berens Market is moving! The move will be two blocks east of the current store on Highway 12 in Milbank. Brandon Berens and his wife, Jani, took over ownership of the company this past January, but Brandon is beginning his sixth year as manager. Even more impressive, Brandon is... Read more
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative (ITC) announced a fiber-optic expansion to the rural 432 and 862 exchange areas of Grant County. According to ITC, the new fiber-optic connection will offer residents and businesses a reliable, unlimited, fiber-fast internet connection, local phone, and TV service. Tracy Bandemer, ITC’s CEO, says, “ITC has been... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced Casey Donahew will headline their annual Country Concert this July during Farley Fest 2021. The opening act will feature Allie Colleen, daughter of country legend Garth Brooks. All tickets are $25 and available now at https://www.farleyfest.com/ Casey Donahew has gone from being a favorite on... Read more
Registration is now open for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic, which teaches youth ages 9 and up the responsibilities of babysitting. The virtual program will be held four Mondays from April 19 to May 10, usually from 4-5 p.m. Attendees will learn about caring for infants and children, including first... Read more
Bulldogs to Run Into New State-Qualifying System This Season
Milbank Area Track and Field April 5, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs’ track and field team faces many hurdles as they kick off their 2021 season. One of the challenges is the new state-qualifying system. “To qualify for the state meet, individuals and relays in every event need to be in the top 24 in the state. All meet results... Read more
