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
First Reading of Amended CAFO Ordinance Approved
Local News December 20, 2016 0
The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, December 20. The Grant County Planning and Zoning Commission made a recommendation to the commissioners to accept Ordinance 2016-01A, an amendment to Ordinance 2016-01. The ordinance was voted on, passed, and adopted June 9, 2016. A public hearing was held... 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
Anna Mae Schneider
Obituaries December 20, 2016 0
Anna Mae Schneider, 95, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of Clinton, died on December 19. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Minister... Read more
Douglas Hinton
Obituaries December 20, 2016 0
Douglas Hinton, age 64 of Milbank died December 20, 2016, at his residence. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. 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
SZ Entertainment: Rogue One
SZ Entertainment December 19, 2016 0
Milbank Native Sean Zimny reviews the first Star Wars Anthology film, ROGUE ONE! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Forest Whitaker, Ben Mendelsohn, Mads Mikkelson, Ris Ahmed, Jimmy Smits, and the voice talent of... Read more
Maxine M. Koeniguer
Obituaries December 19, 2016 0
Maxine M. Koeniguer, age 74, resident of Milbank, died on December 18, 2016 at St. Williams Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Fr. Gary DeRouchey officiating. Visitation will be from 5 – 7... Read more
