Bierschbach Dental conducted a bone marrow registry drive Friday, March 3, and helped over 150 people register,” says event coordinator Kathleen Holscher. The bone marrow registry drive was held to find a match for Kristin VanLaecken, mother of five and wife of Dr. Rob VanLaecken. Dr. VanLaecken is an... Read more
Aiden Boerger and William Karels represented Milbank Middle School at the 18th Annual Middle School All-State Band event March 3-4 in Huron. Aiden, an eighth-grader and French horn player, was a member of the Festival Band. William Karels, a seventh-grader and tuba player, was a member of the Honor... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters met March 2, with Kim Veen serving as the Toastmaster. Speakers of the day were Dave Schaack and Talia Athey. The next meeting is Thursday, March 16, at noon at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The Babbel-Ons will celebrate their 20th anniversary. Anyone interested in learning more... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host a beginning genealogy and research workshop Monday, March 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Virginia Hanson from the South Dakota State Archives department of the SD State Historical Society will lead the workshop. “Whether you want to get started, make sure you... Read more
Seventy-three units of blood were donated by Milbank High School students and staff during their blood drive Wednesday, March 1, in the Milbank Armory. Nine people donated for the first time during the event. Students blood drive coordinators include: (l. to r.) Shawn Stemsrud, Christina Lusk, and Adam Thomas.... Read more
The 2017 District 7 youth wrestling tournament takes place Saturday, March 4, at the Milbank High School Armory. District 7 includes Britton, Clark, Clear Lake, Groton, Milbank, Sisseton, Watertown, Webster, and Enemy Swim Day School. The top eight places in each weight class advance to the Region 4 tournament... Read more
Unity Square hosted the American Red Cross blood drive in Milbank February 28. One-hundred and seven units of blood were collected, exceeding the drive’s goal by seven units. “This drive was fantastic,” stated organizer Margaret Skoog. “The donor flow was even and steady all day. Nobody had to stand... Read more
Students and staff at Koch Elementary School in Milbank are enjoying a week of activities and dress up days in celebration of Read Across America from February 27 through March 3. The highlight has been a presentation by Debbie Hoven, author and illustrator from Alexandria, Minnesota. Hoven has written... Read more
Brooke Fraasch, a senior at Milbank High School, is the February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Wayde and Amber Fraasch. Brooke is involved in cross country, gymnastics, and track. She also participates in band, choir, and theater. Brooke is a member of the Lions Swim... Read more
Ryan Dunihoo and Matt Behlings, employees of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, have each completed an apprenticeship on their way to becoming journeyman lineworkers. WVEC General Manager Dave Page said, “This is no easy task and definitely something to be proud of.” The linemen were required to complete 8,000 hours... Read more
