The It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk isn’t until June, but things are already starting to heat up. Events for April include a fish fry, several dine and dash events, and pie and bake sales. Funds from these events help local cancer patients. The Grant County Cancer Board... Read more
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank will host Breakfast with Bunny and Friends on Saturday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. The event is for children ages 3-7, and features a visit and photos with the Easter Bunny. Other activities include: a story, bunny bag and firefly craft, egg... Read more
Master Nathan Schutz conducted color belt promotion testing for Ortonville Taekwondo on April 2. White belts to brown belts from the Ortonville and Milbank areas were tested. Schutz is the head instructor for Ortonville Taekwondo, Appleton Taekwondo, and Strongheart Martial Arts Academy in Morris. Black belts from the sister... Read more
The MHS senior band and choir students attended the musical Grease on April 2, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Thirty-six students enjoyed the evening performance along with chaperones Rick and Miriam Schwenn, Jason and Susan Karels, and Stacy Schmidt. Seniors: Front row: Jose Chen and Nadia... Read more
The Grant County Public Library celebrates National Library Week April 9-15. Displays with activity sheets for prizes are planned along with door prizes for all ages, according to Library Director Jody Carlson. “In support of the library and the local community, door prizes from local restaurants and movie theaters... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth grade student, Avery Whitesitt, was the local winner of the Grant County Conservation District’s Arbor Day essay contest. She is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Whitesitt. All sixth grade Middle School students wrote an essay. Her essay advances to the state competition. Avery’s winning... Read more
Seventh grade students from Milbank Middle School attended Camp Med on March 30. The event was sponsored by the Northeast South Dakota Area Health Education Center. “We have brought this event to our school the past couple of years,” said Milbank Middle School Principal Kris Evje. “It gives our... Read more
For 25 years, a group of local people have taken over the stage in the South Shore School. They have transported audiences back to the good old days of Hee Haw. One of the event organizers, Becky Campbell, said, “The faces of the characters have changed, but the show... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Student Council recently presented a check for $100 to Milbank Community Pride for the Hurley Park Ice Rink. The student council sold Valentines Day bags filled with candy and a small card to raise the funds. Read more
The Milbank Middle School has released the honor roll and improvement honor roll for the third quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. Eighth Grade Distinction 3.800 or higher Siri Bien, Braden Brandriet, Rhianna Folk, Erika Fonder, Jenna Johnson, Allison Leddy, Shelby Lee, Camryn Phinney, Maci Priebe, Amaya Street, Madi... Read more
