Grant County Public Library to Host Movie and Munchies
The Grant County Public Library will host Movie and Munchies every Wednesday beginning January 10 at 12:30 p.m. The PBS Masterpiece mystery Grantchester will be featured each week. Goodies will be served. Grantchester is set in 1953 in Grantchester, England. The story explores faith, love, and murder. “Join us... Read more
Reading Program Begins at Grant County Library
The 2018 Read To Me program at the Grant County Public Library gets underway Monday, January 8, and runs six weeks. The program concludes with a Pirate Party for the children and their parents on Thursday, February 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program is geared towards children from... Read more
Schulte Twins Selected to All-State Orchestra
Rachel and Joe Schulte of Milbank, children of Elizabeth and Dave Schulte, have been selected for the 2018 Middle School All-State Orchestra sponsored by the South Dakota Music Education Association. The event is in its second year, and takes place February 23-24 at Rapid City Central High School. Joe... Read more
Artist Shannon Job To Present at Library
Milbank High School alumna Shannon Job will give a presentation at the Grant County Public Library on Monday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. Job is an artist who shares her creative journey by combining visual arts and words. “Shannon will show how to express your innermost truths by way... Read more
Violin Students Perform in Recital
Nine violin students performed their Christmas recital on December 22, at the home of their instructor, Elizabeth Schulte. Showcasing their musical talents were: (Back l. to r.) Joe Schulte and Timon Esh. Third row: Rachel Schulte and Nicholas Fonder. Second row: Veronica Fonder, Karen Esh, and Krista Gingerich. Front:... Read more
St. Lawrence School Collects 840 Socks
St. Lawrence Catholic School in Milbank collected 840 pairs of socks during Socks for the Soul. The drive gathered socks from December 4-18 in an effort to keep feet warm in Grant County this winter. The hosiery was donated to the Interlakes Community Action Partnership. “Socks are the number... Read more
Basketball Shootout Scheduled in Milbank
The annual State Farm-S&D One Stop Basketball Shootout is scheduled for Saturday, December 30, at the Milbank Armory. Tip-off for the first game is set for 1:30 p.m. where Wilmot and Fulda, MN, will face off in a girls basketball match up. In the second game, at approximately 3:10... Read more
Koch School Hosts Christmas Sing-A-Long
Kindergarten through fifth grade students at Koch School Elementary hosted their annual Christmas sing-a-long on December 20. Music teacher, Dave Boerger, directed. Each grade level presented a poem and musical selections. The program started with the kindergarteners and first-graders singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Away in a Manger.... Read more
Christmas Dinner Volunteers Needed!
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 and... Read more
Community Church Services for Christmas Eve and Day
Churches around the Milbank area will be celebrating Christmas. Here is the complete list of services and events in our community: Central United Methodist Church Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve services at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. Parkview United Methodist Church Sunday, December 24 -Christmas Eve service at 11:00... Read more