The Grant County Public Library was voted the winner of the 26th Annual Festival of Christmas Trees in the Grant County Courthouse. Kountry Kids 4-H Club took second place, and the Milbank Kiwanis Club notched third place. This year, the judging was done by public vote. “There were 19... Read more
Andi Ward, a 6th Grade teacher in the Summit School District, is one of only five South Dakota classroom teachers to achieve National Board Certification in 2017. “National Board Certified teachers demonstrate a deep knowledge of their content and a commitment to improving their instruction. It’s no easy task,... Read more
The public is invited to a What Matters Most Survey lunch and discussion on Wednesday, January 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seehafer Building located at 219 Main Street Milbank. The special event is hosted by the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC). The purpose for the... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host Movie and Munchies every Wednesday beginning January 10 at 12:30 p.m. The PBS Masterpiece mystery Grantchester will be featured each week. Goodies will be served. Grantchester is set in 1953 in Grantchester, England. The story explores faith, love, and murder. “Join us... Read more
The 2018 Read To Me program at the Grant County Public Library gets underway Monday, January 8, and runs six weeks. The program concludes with a Pirate Party for the children and their parents on Thursday, February 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program is geared towards children from... Read more
Rachel and Joe Schulte of Milbank, children of Elizabeth and Dave Schulte, have been selected for the 2018 Middle School All-State Orchestra sponsored by the South Dakota Music Education Association. The event is in its second year, and takes place February 23-24 at Rapid City Central High School. Joe... Read more
Milbank High School alumna Shannon Job will give a presentation at the Grant County Public Library on Monday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. Job is an artist who shares her creative journey by combining visual arts and words. “Shannon will show how to express your innermost truths by way... Read more
Nine violin students performed their Christmas recital on December 22, at the home of their instructor, Elizabeth Schulte. Showcasing their musical talents were: (Back l. to r.) Joe Schulte and Timon Esh. Third row: Rachel Schulte and Nicholas Fonder. Second row: Veronica Fonder, Karen Esh, and Krista Gingerich. Front:... Read more
St. Lawrence Catholic School in Milbank collected 840 pairs of socks during Socks for the Soul. The drive gathered socks from December 4-18 in an effort to keep feet warm in Grant County this winter. The hosiery was donated to the Interlakes Community Action Partnership. “Socks are the number... Read more
Basketball Shootout Scheduled in Milbank
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The annual State Farm-S&D One Stop Basketball Shootout is scheduled for Saturday, December 30, at the Milbank Armory. Tip-off for the first game is set for 1:30 p.m. where Wilmot and Fulda, MN, will face off in a girls basketball match up. In the second game, at approximately 3:10... Read more
