Korbin Leddy won first place and Savanna Osowski took second place in the 2021-2022 Voice of Democracy local essay contest sponsored by the Milbank VFW and VFW Auxiliary. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has remained the premier scholarship program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Students compete by... Read more
The 48th Annual Merry TubaChristmas, a worldwide event, was held in our area in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 11. Milbank students who participated included: Devon Mueller, Sam Shelstad, Darin Hagen, William Karels, Henry Pederson, and Nycole Korstjens. Practice was held in the morning followed by performances at the Lakewood Mall, Walmart, and... Read more
Senior Hattie Muellenbach has been chosen as the MHS December Student of the Month. Hattie is the daughter of Jake and Heidi Muellenbach. Hattie is active in tennis, FFA, HOSA, student council, FCA, band, and TATU. She participates in her church’s youth group, shooting sports, and is a blood drive volunteer.... Read more
Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods in Milbank presented Craig Wellnitz with a check for $1300 to contribute to the Grant County Combined Appeal. This is the sixth year Hartman has held his annual hand-dipped apple fundraiser. And, he doesn’t just give Combined Appeal a piece of the pie,... 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 Community Christmas Day Dinner at Parkview United Methodist Church needs you! Do you have an extra spot in your oven or an electric roaster to cook a small to... Read more
Did you see all the great floats at Milbank’s 2021 Parade of Lights? Was there one that especially caught your eye? Don’t forget to vote for your favorite. The winning entry will be awarded $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks donated by Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative.The Parade of Lights was sponsored by... Read more
Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the 18th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner on Saturday, December 25, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. No reservations are required. Parkview Methodist Church is located next to Avantara at 1103 South 2nd Street in Milbank. The 2021 Christmas dinner is dedicated to the... Read more
St. Lawrence students will present their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, December 15. Everyone is invited to attend the afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m. or the evening performance at 5:30 p.m. Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the time for the evening program was changed from 7 p.m.... Read more
St. Lawrence School students will present their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, December 15. Everyone is invited to attend the afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m. or the evening performance at 7 p.m. Volunteer students will offer a prelude to the main program. The fourth graders will begin the program with a... Read more
The MHS oral interp team traveled to Huron to compete in the State Oral Interpretation Festival from December 3-4. The Bulldogs brought home a Team Excellence award. Brooke Schwagel in Drama, Ivy Lewno in Non-Original Oratory, and Hailey Hupke in Storytelling earned Superior ratings. Freshman Gemma Street also had a good showing... Read more
