The Grant County Courthouse was the site of the 25th Annual Festival of Christmas Trees. Northern Lights 4-H Club won the top prize this year with the theme “Head To Toe.” They collected warm hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks to keep others warm from “Head To Toe.” All... Read more
Brad and Jackie Olson, rural Twin Brooks, were named the final winners in the annual holiday house lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The couple resides at 46885 149th Street in Twin Brooks. They will be awarded $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “It was a... Read more
The student council at St. Lawrence School challenged all preschool through sixth graders during a “This is How We Roll” toilet paper drive. The tissue will go to the Grant County Food Pantry. “When deciding what type of donations we wanted, we discovered toilet paper is not covered by... Read more
The Vietnam Veterans of America Northeast South Dakota Chapter #1054 and the Disabled Veterans of American (DAV) donated gift cards for veterans in the area needing assistance this holiday season. The cards were given to Heather Rise, community service worker for Interlakes Community Action Partnership in Milbank. Pictured are,... Read more
Milbank Middle School students are giving back this holiday season with two service projects. The student council led a penny war to raise money to buy presents for kids in conjunction with the Angel Tree. “They set a goal to raise $1,200 and raised over $1,300,” stated student council... Read more
Emanuel Preschool in Milbank raised a lot of dough – over $11,000- during its Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser. Forty-six students from four different classes sold 584 pizza kits for $11,512 in total sales. The school’s profit is $3,470. “We’ve done this fundraiser for at least the past five... Read more
The Grant County Public Library has planned a Holiday Vacation Fun Day for children ages preschool through grade 5 on Wednesday, December 28, beginning at 11 a.m. The event will begin with the showing of the movie The Snow Queen. Lunch will be provided and children will then separate... Read more
The students of St. Lawrence School in Milbank delighted many with their Christmas program Wednesday, December 14. The sixth grade students were cast in the main roles of the program. Zander Bowell welcomed the large crowd before Nathan Pillatzki and Madisen Frerichs began the production with narration. Camryn Wiese played... Read more
Do turkeys fear you and dinner guests cheer you? Do you know a drumstick from a wing? Even if you don’t, the Free Christmas Day Dinner is looking for you! Just one hour of your time can make a big difference in someone’s happiness this holiday. Turkey carvers... Read more
Ignacio Gallego, or Nacho as he is known amongst his fellow classmates, is a foreign exchange student from Spain. He now lives with the Tammy and Dick Mielitz family and attends MHS. When he first arrived, students thought his nickname was funny. “I thought it was funny, too,” he... Read more
