Is your neighborhood spruced up for the holidays? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottertail Power Company encouraged everyone to put up their lights, lawn ornaments, and wreaths to deck the streets with holiday cheer. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! See a neighbor who has... Read more
Randy Patnoe, owner of the Lantern Inn in Milbank, says Tuesday was double night. The dining room portion of his business is closed, but the bar remains open with dine in and carry out available. On Tuesday evening, two women came in about the same time and sat several... Read more
The Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concerts this week in the Milbank High School gym. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade groups perform on Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. The middle school ensembles, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn and... Read more
St. Lawrence School will host their Christmas programs on Wednesday, December 9. This year, students are divided into two groups due to COVID. Preschoolers through second graders perform at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Third through sixth graders perform at 2:10 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. An intermission will be held between the groups. The school requests families attend only the portion of the program their child is in. They also advise grandparents and senior... Read more
Milbank students in grades three through five present their holiday program on December 8. The program is available on Facebook Live at 2:15 p.m. Watch it then, or catch it later on the school district’s Facebook page. You will be treated to an old-fashioned Christmas with traditional holiday favorites along... Read more
Kids, stop by the Big Stone Library to pick up a craft kit. Take the kit home and create two Christmas ornaments. Hang one on your tree and return the other to the library on or before December 23 to receive a prize and treat bag. The program is... Read more
Health Care Workers at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avantara Milbank were treated to a complimentary meal the weekend of November 21. William Karels, Grant County 4-H member and State 4-H Ambassador coordinated the event to thank the workers fighting on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. William... Read more
Give local cheer the green light. And red ones, too. And how about some twinkly ones? The Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Extension Service, and a variety of community organizations are launching Christmas in the Park this year to brighten the city of Milbank and lift everyone’s spirits. Lighted displays will be... Read more
Winners of the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department’s 2020 (non)traditional Turkey Bingo have been announced. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the traditional in-person turkey bingo was canceled this year due to COVID-19. The firefighters sold tickets to go into a drawing to win groceries and a turkey in... Read more
How do angels light a candle? With a match made in heaven. Find your match at the Angel Tree for Grant County kids in need. This year marks the first time the Angel Tree has been set up at Lewis Drug in the Milbank Mall. Holiday hours are 9-6 Monday through... Read more
