Win $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks at  Milbank Mistletoe
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says “Kiss your money problems good-bye.” This year’s holiday promotion is Milbank Mistletoe and someone could win 1000 smackeroos in Ol’ Mill Bucks every Saturday. Sign-ups started today. The first drawing is Saturday, November 26. Drawings are November 26, December 3, December 10,... Read more
ISO Rating Improves for City of Milbank
The City of Milbank is safer than ever. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke attended the city council’s regular meeting Monday, November 14, to report the ISO rating for the city dropped from a Class 6 to a Class 4. “This is a big deal for the City of Milbank,”... Read more
Foster Named True Friend Of Education
Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Joel Foster was presented the True Friend of Education award by the Milbank Education Association today, Monday, November 14, during the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education. Known as an avid sports fan and athletic enthusiast, Foster has volunteered... Read more
Father Gary DeRouchey- From South Dakota To Iraq and Back
On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who served in the U.S. military. Technology and time have changed the face of war, but not the faces. They are still our fathers, brothers, sons, mothers, sisters and daughters. As General Douglas MacArthur said, “The soldier above all... Read more
Combined Appeal Needs 43% More to Reach Goal
The 2016 Grant County Combined Appeal campaign has hit its midway mark. It has raised half the money needed, but only half the time remains to reach the goal. According to Craig Wellnitz of the Milbank Community Foundation, Combined Appeal has raised 57% of its goal of $170,000. “The... Read more
Get Creative for the Festival of Christmas Trees
Show your holiday spirit! Add some cheer to the Grant County Courthouse by decorating a tree for the annual Festival of Christmas Trees. All area businesses and community organizations are invited to sign up for a tree spot by Tuesday, November 22. Trees must be set up and decorated... Read more
21st Annual All-Boys Piano Recital Held
Twenty-nine young men from the Milbank area tickled the ivories during the 21st Annual All-Boys Piano Recital on Saturday, November 5. The event took place in the Milbank High School band room. Students posed for a photo and, beginning in the back row, included: William Karels, JD Lusk, Logan... Read more
MHS Fall Play Creates Laughter
The Milbank High School theater department presented its rendition of the 1936 Broadway production You Can’t Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. The play ran from November 4 to November 5. Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, were played by Shawn Stemsrud... Read more
St. Lawrence Second-Graders Spread Kindness
Mrs. Hagen’s second grade students from St. Lawrence School painted and delivered Kindness Rocks to community and parish members on October 21. The rocks were a surprise. The class dropped off a Kindness Rock and a handmade note and said a prayer. Those who were home were asked to... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Announces Halloween Winners
The Milbank Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department hosted its annual Halloween Safety Stop on Halloween night. Parents and ghouls and boys enjoyed snacks, drinks, doors prizes, and contests. Winners of the costume contest were: Ian Loehrer (vampire), scariest; Cam Stengel (John Deere tractor), most original; and Sophia Bass (Dorothy),... Read more