Most businesses bagged it this year between March and May. Valley Queen, however, was receiving milk and producing cheese every day with the help of their essentials employees. So, they decided to bag it in a different way. The Valley Queen management team wanted to show their appreciation for... Read more
Drive-Through MHS Graduation and Parade to be June 14
Local News June 10, 2020 0
Graduates of the MHS Class of 2020 will celebrate by cruising through Milbank on Sunday, June 14. The parade will follow a drive-through ceremony in the school parking lot beginning at 2 p.m. The parade route will go down 10th Avenue to South Main Street, through Main Street, down... Read more
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning no new positive cases of COVID-19 in Grant County. Of the county’s thirteen positive cases, thirteen have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 361 total tests in Grant County have been reported by the state,... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association swung into action to start the 2020 team penning season on Saturday, June 6. Thirty-six teams competed at the rodeo grounds south of Milbank. Louie Minder, Marsha Wieting, and Craig Magedanz captured first place. Second place went to the team of Preston McGee, Randy... Read more
The Grant County 4-H office has bicycle helmets to give away. A variety of sizes are available. Don’t know your size? Video instructions illustrating how to properly measure a child’s head are available. Ready to pick up your helmet? Call the 4-H office at 605.432.9221 to schedule your curbside... Read more
Grant County Library Reopens Today
Local News June 9, 2020 0
The Grant County Public Library reopens its doors to the public Tuesday, June 9. During June, library hours are Monday through Thursday from 1- 6 p.m. and Friday from 1-5 pm. The library will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons are asked to wear masks inside the building,... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association begins its team penning season on Saturday, June 6. The WVRA Rodeo Arena is one mile south and two miles east of the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 12 in Milbank. Start time is 7 p.m. Entries close at 6:45 p.m. Participation in... Read more
Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus crisis. The application and a payment calculator are available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax, and online tools to... Read more
The Milbank Fire Department recently held its election of officers. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke was reelected and David Giesen and Justin Mathiason were also renamed the assistant chiefs. Mike Hanson will serve as the secretary and Joe Weber as the treasurer. “I would like to thank Dean Wellnitz for... Read more
Cancer Walk Canceled- New Plans Made
Local News June 2, 2020 0
The 2020 It Takes a Spark Cancer Walk scheduled for June 12 has officially been canceled, but Ann Tuchscherer, a core committee member of the walk, says, “In July, expect a brand new look in fundraising for Grant County cancer patients. In lieu of the traditional cancer walk, core... Read more
