The Milbank City Council discussed installing surveillance cameras at the Milbank Rubble site during their regularly scheduled monthly meeting held remotely via Zoom on Monday, May 11. Because so many people have been issued keys to the gate, abuse of privileges after hours, such as debris and tree branch... Read more
Have you noticed three new signs in Milbank? The colorful signs replaced the Combined Appeal tote boards and thank the community for their generous donations. Artists Nancy Pauli and Gracie Korstjens painted the signs, and Clee and Paula Brakke installed them. Look for the signs at Unity Square, First... Read more
Jake Muellenbach has cooked on Mother’s Day for 28 years, but the chef-owner of Shady Beach Grille on Big Stone Lake says, “2020 is one for the books.” It’s also one for the box. This year, you couldn’t take your mom to Shady Beach, but you could take Shady... 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 three. To date, the results of 68 tests have been reported by the state, 65 returning negative and three returning positive. On Wednesday, the first two... Read more
FSA Starts Acreage Reporting for 2020
Local News May 5, 2020 0
The Grant County USDA Service Center will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only. Program delivery staff will be working with producers by phone and online tools. Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), or other service center agency patrons are required to call... Read more
Who’s that Bulldog? Jaecy Engebretson
Local News May 5, 2020 0
Jaecy Engebretson is a gym rat. She grew up bouncing balls and doing homework in the gym at Grant-Deuel High School. “Both of my parents were always involved with athletics at Grant-Deuel,” she says. “So, from a young age, I was always with them at the gym.” Her dad,... Read more
Milbank Restaurants and Bars to Reopen May 4
Local News May 1, 2020 0
Over 50 people attended a virtual Milbank City Council meeting on Friday, May 1 at noon. The council voted 5-0 to reopen entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, cafes, and clubs which sell food and beverages, including alcohol, for on-site consumption. The new resolution goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on... Read more
Graduation for the MHS Class of 2020 has been set for June 14 at 2 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. According to Principal Dan Snaza, “If conditions won’t allow us to proceed in the armory or stadium, we will re-evaluate our options.” Read more
Evan Grong Steps Downs From Milbank City Council
Local News April 30, 2020 0
Evan Grong has resigned from the Milbank City Council. His last meeting as a councilman was on April 13. Grong was elected to a two-year term in 2018. He had also been appointed to a one-year term from 2014-2015. According to Grong, his focus as a councilman was as... Read more
Food Giveaway in Milbank Set for May 6
Local News April 30, 2020 0
The Grant County Christian Service Council is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to hold a food giveaway in Milbank on Wednesday, May 6. The giveaway will be held in the main parking lot of Milbank High School from 3 – 4 p.m. Anyone in need is welcome to pick... Read more
