Grant County auditor, Karen Layher, said, “After an emergency meeting of the Commission, it was decided to close the Grant County Courthouse to the public effective Tuesday, March 24. The office staff are reporting to work. A drop box has been placed outside the south entrance of the Courthouse... Read more
Final Step Started for Milbank’s Main Street Completion
Local News March 23, 2020 0
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, reports construction began today on the final stage of the downtown street project. J & J Contracting removed the old asphalt and concrete from Main Street north of Railway Avenue to the railroad tracks. Forman says, “This week, if the weather... Read more
The Milbank City Council held an emergency meeting on Monday, March 23 to discuss the COVID-19 virus situation in Milbank and the surrounding area. Mayor Pat Raffety released a statement saying, “While we still do not have a confirmed case here, there are confirmed cases in counties surrounding ours.... Read more
First Bank and Trust has temporarily suspended its lobby service in Milbank and all of its South Dakota locations to aid in helping communities contain the spread of COVID-19. The bank reminds its patrons: * The drive-up window and night deposit will remain open and available normal hours. *... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will close to the public from March 21 through March 31. The library has canceled all programs in March and the Breakfast with the Bunny scheduled for April 4. Library staff will be on hand from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5... Read more
Jaecy Engebretson, an MHS senior and member of the Lady Bulldogs basketball team, has been named to the 2020 All-Conference team for the Northeast Conference. Engebretson was named to the third team. The 2020 honorees include: First Team Mariah Winegar, senior – Aberdeen Roncalli Kailee Clausen, senior – Redfield... Read more
Sheri Hammer is the new District I Manager for Lewis Drug. The position oversees 11 stores in northern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Sheri’s partnership with Lewis Drug dates back to 1976, when she attended Wilmot High School and worked for Liebe Drug. She then attended Northern State University... Read more
Grant County Food Pantry Closed to Walk-Ins
Local News March 17, 2020 0
The Grant County Food Pantry announced today their door is closed to walk-ins. Val Van Lith, community service worker for ICAP, says,”If you are in need of assistance, call Val at the ICAP office at 605.432.6571 for further instructions.” Read more
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Closed to Public
Local News March 17, 2020 0
According to a statement released by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the office has closed its doors to the public until further notice. No one will be allowed into the main area of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff or a deputy will determine who is allowed in the building.... Read more
Milbank High School senior Max McCulloch and Bennett Schwenn, a sophomore, have been named to the 2019-2020 All-Conference Boys Basketball Teams for the Northeast Conference. McCulloch was named to the first team. Schwenn, one of only two sophomores selected, was chosen as a third team honoree. The 2019-2020 selections... Read more
