It Only Takes a Spark is Looking for You!
The 2019 It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk is coming up soon! It’s the weekend of June 14. Find it just down the block at Farley Park and help your neighbors who live in every corner of Grant County. Want to help, but not sure what to do?... Read more
Day 1 – Construction of  Elementary School and Demolition of American Legion Baseball Field
Today, amidst a cold drizzle that came down like tears in the bottom of the ninth in the championship game, J & J Earthworks demolished the dugout at the birthplace of American Legion Baseball in Milbank. The work created a giant mud puddle, the kind every kid under 10... Read more
Kasuske Comes Out Swinging to Spark Girls Golf Team
MHS Girls Golf Coach Mark Keeton says he is pleased with the team’s start in the 2019 season. “Ortonville’s meet (April 23) was only the fourth time we got outside. The weather couldn’t have been better! Temps were in the 70s and there was no wind.” Kylie Kasuske, a... Read more
Library Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week
The 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week, featuring the theme Read Now – Read Forever, runs through May 5. Thousands of schools, libraries and bookstores across the nation are joining the celebration. Children age eight and under are invited to stop at the Grant County Library for a free... Read more
Killer Vee – Killer Country Concert Tickets On Sale
Are you a little bit country or a little bit rock n roll? Either way, the Killer Vee – Killer Country Concert is right for you! The Milbank School Endowment Fund presents the Killer Vee, Killer Country Concert on May 4 at 7 p.m. and May 5 at 1... Read more
Paige Korstjens Wins Grandparent Essay Contest
Paige Korstjens, daughter of Matt and Kelli Korstjens, is the first-place winner in the local AARP/ SDRSP- sponsored grandparent essay contest. Braylen Bowsher’s essay won the second place award and Sydney Grothe’s took third place. The three writers will receive medals from the South Dakota Retired School Personnel in... Read more
Senator Thune to Visit Milbank Wednesday
Senator John Thune will pay Milbank a visit on Wednesday, April 24. Thune, a Republican from Murdo, is currently serving South Dakota in the United States Senate. Earlier this year, Senator Thune was elected Senate Republican Whip, the second most senior position in the Senate Republican Leadership, behind Senator... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Names Officers
Milbank Fire and Rescue recently elected officers during their annual meeting in April at the Milbank Fire Hall. Kevin Schuelke remains the Fire Chief. Assistant Fire Chiefs are Justin Mathiason and Dave Giesen. Six truck captains were also selected: Craig DeBoer, Brian Homan, Jason Krause, Kyle Schwandt, Steve Spors, and Dean Wellnitz.... Read more
Lunch Benefit at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank
Don’t miss the Milbank Orphan Grain Train’s lunch benefit on Sunday, April 28, at Emanuel Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Barbecue sandwiches, salads, pie, and beverages are on the menu. Plus, check out the Silent Basket Auction. Free will donations will be taken for the luncheon.... Read more
Valley Queen Wins Medals at U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., brought home two medals, including a Best of Class award, from the 2019 United States Championship Cheese Contest(r) in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Valley Queen’s signature cheese, reduced fat cheddar, which is sold to major cut-and-wrap cheese customers who have distribution throughout the United States,... Read more