Each year, the Grant County Courthouse staff welcomes businesses and non-profit organizations to fill the foyers with decorated Christmas trees. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the event. “The purpose of the Festival of Trees is for community organizations to showcase the opportunities they provide and/or collect items... Read more
Local Boys and Girls Play in Annual Piano Recital
CommunityLocal News November 6, 2017 0
November 4 marked the first all-girls recital in the MHS band room. “The annual boys event has been held for numerous years,” stated coordinator Susan Karels. “The girls wanted to have one also, so we added the girls recital this year.” Selections included piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and special... Read more
Approximately 750 people attended the annual Halloween Safety Stop at the fire hall in Milbank on October 31. The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department served snacks, and drinks, held contests, and gave away prizes. This year, children had a chance to win a ride to school in a fire... Read more
Eight Milbank High School chorus members attended the South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra event held Saturday, October 28, in Sioux Falls. The students joined nearly 1,000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in a Grand Concert at the Sioux Falls Premiere Center. Representing MHS were, back row, left... Read more
Families in need of assistance with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to take advantage of the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree Project provides clothes and toys to families who otherwise may not receive Christmas presents. The generous donations of community members... Read more
Kadon Leddy, a 2017 MHS graduate, represented the Milbank FFA Chapter at the 90th Annual National FFA Convention Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis from October 25 through October 28. Leddy competed in the Social Science category and took fifth place and a gold medal. Leddy’s project, South Dakota Ag Producers:... Read more
High school seniors, are you ready for the high cost of college? Milbank High School hosts a Financial Aid Night to help you prepare. Financial Aid Night is Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. “This is a night for all seniors and their parents... Read more
If your family needs a little help to make its holiday meal, the Grant County Christian Service Council, Interlakes Community Action Partnership, and the Grant County Food Pantry are offering holiday food boxes. But hurry! The deadline is Tuesday, October 31. “Families receive a holiday food box for Thanksgiving... Read more
The local Boy and Cub Scouts will be collecting bags of food Saturday morning at 9 a.m. as part of its “Scouting for Food” Drive. Clear plastic bags were hung on door handles throughout the community last weekend. Those wishing to contribute may leave the filled bag in clear... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and the Milbank Fire Department are scaring up a good time for kids this Halloween. The Milbank Fire Department hosts its 25th Annual Halloween Safety Stop at the Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. The costume contest starts at 7 p.m. Prizes... Read more
