Chamber Seeks Entries for Lighted Parade
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lighted Parade in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Saturday, December 9. Anyone can enter and most “vehicles” qualify as a float. The first place winner receives $100 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Second place receives $75 in... Read more
Author Talk by Melissa Nelson at Grant County Library
The Friends of the Grant County Public Library will welcome author Melissa G. Nelson on Monday, November 13, at 6:30 pm for an author talk. Melissa Nelson grew up on a dairy farm with nine older siblings and learned from a young age to find inspiration from living on... Read more
32 Kindergarten Girls Entered in Little Miss Milbank Contest
Thirty-two kindergarten girls entered the annual Snow Queen Festival in hopes of being named Little Miss Milbank. The contest takes place in the Milbank High School theatre on Saturday November 11 starting at 7 p.m. Koch School girls taking part in the event are: (Back l. to r.) Emma... Read more
Auditions Set for Missoula Children’s Theatre Production
An audition will be held for the  Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Beauty Lou And The Country Beast Monday, November 13 at Koch School Gym from 3:30 to 5:30. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Most of the cast members... Read more
Public Invited to Parents, Pizza, and Pointers Session on Bullying
Parents of kindergarten through eighth grade students are invited to a Parents, Pizza, and Pointers session on Tuesday, November 14, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Koch Elementary School in the cafeteria. The session focuses on bullying. Milbank’s school nurse, Brenda Nomeland; school counselor Julie Nolz; and school psychologist, Jill Lear... Read more
Grant County Courthouse Seeking Festival of Trees Participants
Each year, the Grant County Courthouse staff welcomes businesses and non-profit organizations to fill the foyers with decorated Christmas trees. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the event. “The purpose of the Festival of Trees is for community organizations to showcase the opportunities they provide and/or collect items... Read more
Local Boys and Girls Play in Annual Piano Recital
November 4 marked the first all-girls recital in the MHS band room. “The annual boys event has been held for numerous years,” stated coordinator Susan Karels. “The girls wanted to have one also, so we added the girls recital this year.” Selections included piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and special... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Announces Halloween Winners
Approximately 750 people attended the annual Halloween Safety Stop at the fire hall in Milbank on October 31. The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department served snacks, and drinks, held contests, and gave away prizes. This year, children had a chance to win a ride to school in a fire... Read more
MHS Singers Attend All-State Chorus Event
Eight Milbank High School chorus members attended the South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra event held Saturday, October 28, in Sioux Falls. The students joined nearly 1,000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in a Grand Concert at the Sioux Falls Premiere Center. Representing MHS were, back row, left... Read more
Families In Need May Seek Help Through Angel Tree Project
Families in need of assistance with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to take advantage of the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree Project provides clothes and toys to families who otherwise may not receive Christmas presents. The generous donations of community members... Read more