Musicians Play in Merry TubaChristmas
Local News December 11, 2017 0
The 33rd Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on December 9. This year, musicians ranged from fifth-graders to those in their 70’s. The six Milbank students who played in the event included: (Back l. to r.) Trystan Fischer (MHS tuba), Drake Rogers (MHS tuba), Dave Stengel (MHS alumnae... Read more
Cheryl Pauli Wins $1,000
Local News December 9, 2017 0
Cheryl Pauli of Milbank was the lucky winner of $1,000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks in the third drawing of the annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Cash Holiday Drawing today, Saturday, December 9. “My head is just spinning,” Cheryl exclaimed. “I’m not sure what I will do. Probably get... Read more
Knights of Columbus Donates $500 and Coats for Kids
Local News December 7, 2017 0
The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus presented 36 coats and a $500 cash donation to the Grant County Food Pantry today, Thursday, December 7. The group has been donating coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and boots for children for many years. Funds from the annual KC pancake... Read more
Matt and Heidi Wellnitz Win Lighting Contest
Local News December 6, 2017 0
We won’t string you along…Matt and Heidi Wellnitz of Milbank are this week’s winner of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Nominate Your Neighbor Holiday House Lighting Contest. They reside at 802 S. 4th Street. Matt and Heidi receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Two weeks remain in the... Read more
Speakers Earn Team Excellence Award at State
Local News December 5, 2017 0
Speakers from MHS earned the Team Excellence Award at the State Class A Oral Interpretation Festival at Central High School in Aberdeen December 1-2. The Team Excellence Award is presented to schools who receive at least two superiors and demonstrate high levels of performance at the State Festival. Milbank... Read more
St. Lawrence Christmas Program Wednesday
Local News December 5, 2017 0
St. Lawrence School presents their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, December 13, at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Everyone is invited. The program is directed by Elizabeth Schulte. Grades three through six will play music of the season on chimes, handbells, and recorders. Preschoolers and kindergarteners... Read more
Grant County Commissioners Discuss Water Levels of Lake Albert
Local News December 5, 2017
The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, December 5, to discuss the water elevations of Lake Albert. The board was addressed by Jim DeWald of Big Stone Township, Burt Loehrer of Alban Township and Dave Van Veen, private landowner. They discussed the situation with the commission to... Read more
Kala Loehrer Earns Commercial Pilot License
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Kala Loehrer, Milbank High School graduate and daughter of Shelly and Dan Loehrer, has earned her commercial pilot certification – also known as a license- and instrument rating at the University of North Dakota. Kala had obtained her private pilot certification, the precursor to a commercial certification, while she... Read more
Great Western Bank Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Milbank Community
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Great Western Bank has received the 2017 Avera Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes a business that has created a culture of philanthropy within their organization and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving back through its financial support of one or more programs, leadership involvement, and volunteer participation. Great... Read more
MHS Cheerleaders Spark School Spirit
High School SportsLocal News December 4, 2017 0
Seven seniors are cheering on the MHS winter sports teams. Leading the boys basketball cheer squad are Maty Lightfield, Brittany Preller, and Sadie Holland. Seniors on the girls basketball and wrestling cheer squads are Magally Aburto, Catrina Janitschke, Christy DiNatale, and Amberly Warren. Also on the cheerleading squads are:... Read more
