St. Williams Care Center in Milbank will take over where Trevett’s Cafe left off – serving elderly folks hot, nutritious meals. The 60’s Plus Dining Program, run by Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP), began serving meals today, Monday, February 6, at their new location. “Typically we have 12 people... Read more
Want to serve your country? Can’t make a full time commitment, but unsure what your options are? The South Dakota National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank invites you to Guard Experience Night. Guard Experience Night is Monday, February 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Milbank High... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, February 2, at State Auto. Dana Junker served as the Toastmaster. Dave Schaack was Speaker of the Day. Schaack presented Project 4, Communication Change with the speech, Contests – Is it for us? Chelsy Baugh was the table topics master. The next meeting... Read more
The Junior Makers will gather Tuesday, February 14, at the Grant County Public Library to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies to share with local nursing home and hospital patients. Will Karels will lead participants with the decorating beginning at 3:30 p.m. Junior Makers is for children ages 6-12. The Bill... Read more
Three Milbank High School speech and debate students took part in the Lewis and Clark tournament in Yankton on January 27 and January 28. Claire Mischel placed fourth in Novice Original Oratory. She also competed in the varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Nathan Loutsch and Kimberlly Aburto competed in junior varsity... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present a mid-winter concert Monday, February 6. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Milbank High School theatre and is free and open to the public. The band will perform a variety of favorites including Funkytown, Cups, 25 or 6... Read more
As part of the statewide methamphetamine awareness campaign, “Meth Changes Everything,” a community meeting will be held in Milbank. The meeting will take place on February 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Milbank High School theater. Rolls and coffee will be served. Prevention provider Jeanne Pufahl-Ward will speak about... Read more
Milbank High School senior, Hallie Van Sambeek, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Rodney and Stacy Van Sambeek. At MHS, Hallie is involved in band. She records statistics for the wrestling team and participates in the youth bowling league at... Read more
Catholic Schools Week is Saturday, January 28 through Friday, February 3. The theme this year is SonForce Kids. The week is filled with out- of-this-world adventure. Along the way, students learn to trust in God, unite with God, train to serve God, follow God, and lead others to faith... Read more
Today, January 25, marks one month since the Grant County area was struck by the 2016 Christmas Day ice storm. The storm left turmoil in its wake for nearly five days and 3,500 Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative members without power. South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard declared a state of... Read more
