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
Now is your last chance for you to get in on the Milbank Chamber’s gift certificate campaign to help keep area businesses in business. Purchase a gift certificate to be counted in the total on Monday and show the strength of Milbank! Stop out and pick up an order... Read more
Sue Christensen, Teri Spors, Diane Stewart, and Janelle Kelly celebrated Earth Day 2020 together. The four friends and members of the Big Stone City Bookends cancer team picked up garbage at the ball field in Big Stone City, in the ditches along 144th Street, and at the Big Stone... Read more
The Milbank Area Backpack Program is continuing to serve children despite school closures. Families currently enrolled in the program can pick up their weekly food bags on Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. (Entry is through the Fellowship Hall doors on the south side... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber is coordinating a gift certificate campaign designed to support local businesses that have either had to close or limit their access to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. The purpose behind the campaign is to get money to local businesses now when they need... Read more
Area churches have devised innovative ways to host services during Holy Week this year – from video and audio drive-in movie style services to private in-church services. Hallelujah! Easter cannot be canceled! From Living Word Church – Pastor Kent Groethe Living Word Church offered communion and a palm branch... Read more
Do you enjoy sewing? Want to make face masks? Have extra woven cotton fabric to donate? Masks remain voluntary, but if you want to wear one or make one for someone else, Val at the ICAP office is providing the supplies and a pattern. Questions or want to get... Read more
The Red Cross bloodmobile collected 77 units of blood on March 17 in Milbank. According to Milbank’s coordinator, Margaret Skoog, “Our goal was 65 pints, but many donors who hadn’t given blood in 10 or 15 years came out for this one. Lori Dietmeier was a first-time donor. Young... Read more
Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety issued a statement today saying the parks in the city are open for public use, but all restroom facilities are temporarily closed. He and the city council remind families to use safe practices when using the swings and playground equipment and to choose the walking... Read more
