Isaac Johnson was the Grand Prize winner in the Kiwanis Club Car On Ice contest. He took home $500. Mason Dodd and Emily Von Klompenburg were also winners of $50 cash prizes. Due to the mild winter temperatures this year, a random drawing was performed to determine the winners.... Read more
GCDC Starts Housing Conversation
Local News March 29, 2016 0
Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) will sponsor a Dakotafire Cafe conversation centered around housing in the local community. “Dakotafire Cafes intend to get people talking about the topic presented in the latest issue of Dakotafire magazine,” explained Bobbie Bohlen, director of GCDC. “The Cafe is a series of events... Read more
Wiik Announces Senate Bid
Local News March 28, 2016 0
District 4 Representative John Wiik, (R) Big Stone City, is launching a run for the South Dakota Senate for District 4. The first term Representative served on the House Commerce and Energy Committee, the House Taxation Committee, and is currently the Vice Chairman of the River Basin Natural Resource... Read more
Fatal Crash in Grant County
Local News March 23, 2016 0
MILBANK, S.D. – A 23-year-old male was killed Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Milbank. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of family. He was the driver and only occupant in the vehicle. A 2001 Ford Expedition was traveling west on 141st... Read more
Backpack Program Extends Services Into Summer
Local News March 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Backpack Program will extend into summer this year for the first time. “We invite people to take advantage of this opportunity just as they do during the school year,” stated coordinator Jenn Falk. “Even if we help one family, it’s a good thing.” A three-day supply... Read more
Easter is a time to reflect on the Crucifixion and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year. Area churches hosting special services include: Central United Methodist Church Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Friday, March... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Junior Leaders are sponsoring a Feed The Need food drive to help restock the Grant County Food Pantry. The drive continues until April 15. “4-H members serve their community doing service projects and make an impact by helping others,” stated drive organizer Krecia Leddy. Members... Read more
Members of Whetstone Valley Electric will cast their vote for directors and a proposed bylaw amendment on term limits during the cooperative’s annual meeting Thursday, March 31. Three director seats are up for election. Qualified member candidates have been nominated. Running for District 7, serving Grant Center and Alban... Read more
The Grant County Public Library’s Breakfast With The Bunny Saturday, March 19, was a big success, according to library director Jody Carlson. “Everything from the breakfast, to the story, the craft, the egg hunt, and the photos went really well,” said Carlson. “Twenty-one children with parents and even some grandparents... Read more
All children up to second-graders are invited to join the fun at an Easter egg hunt sponsored by Milbank Community Pride. The hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of Golden Living Center. The hunt is free, but each participant is asked... Read more
