Everything You Need To Know Before Voting June 2
Local News June 1, 2020 0
Tuesday, June 2, is South Dakota’s primary election. Don’t forget to cast your ballot! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All absentee ballots must also be returned to the Grant County Courthouse June 2 by 7 p.m. According to Grant County Auditor Karen Layher, a drop... Read more
Two New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Grant County
Local News May 29, 2020 0
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to thirteen. Of the county’s thirteen positive cases, nine have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 143 total tests in Grant County... Read more
Having a baby is a joyous event. For the Waddell family, giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride. At 4:07 a.m. on April 13, healthy Aurora Ann came bouncing into the world at Milbank Hospital Avera. Her parents, Levi and Tayla, had... Read more
Over 40 area youth participated in the biennial bike rodeo and 30 youth entered the coloring contest. A daily video served as a guide for bike safety. The week concluded with a Facebook live presentation by William Karels, the Grant County and state 4-H ambassador. Riley Krause and Brytten Schmieg... Read more
Finance Director of the Milbank Community Foundation Craig Wellnitz reminds non-profit groups to apply for funds from the 2020-2021 Grant County Combined Appeal. “Applications are available now,” Wellnitz says. According to Wellnitz, “During the 2019-2020 campaign, contributions from our generous community allowed the foundation to allocate $164,500 to 18... Read more
The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning one new positive case of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to eleven. Of the county’s eleven positive cases, five have recovered and no longer have COVID-19. To date, the results of 132 total tests in Grant County... Read more
Valley Queen Cancels Cheeseburger Day
Local News May 26, 2020 0
Valley Queen announced their decision to cancel Cheeseburger Day, an event traditionally held in June. The cancellation is due to the ongoing uncertainty of how COVID-19 will impact large gatherings. Plans are underway for an alternative event to be held this fall. Cheeseburger Day is a popular community get-together... Read more
They say, “Time heals all wounds.” Surely the person who penned that never lost a child. Or a brother, at an age when they were too young to understand. The Dexter family of Milbank has felt the heartache of that loss since 1966, when their son and brother Ronald... Read more
The Grant County 4-H has postponed their Malt Wagon event until later this summer. The Malt Wagon historically has served as a kickoff to all summer 4-H events. The Grant County 4-H program is working to create experiences for 4-H members and the community. This summer, 4-H leaders encourage... Read more
Robin Simmons Named South Dakota Outstanding Middle-Level Educator of the Year
Local News May 21, 2020 0
Robin Simmons, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Outstanding Middle-Level Educator in South Dakota by the South Dakota Association of Middle-Level Educators (SDAMLE). The state association is part of the national Association of Middle-Level Educators (AMLE) group. The award serves... Read more
