The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says, “Lighten up!” It’s time for their annual Nominate Your Neighbor holiday house lighting contest. “Nominate your neighbor and reward them for all their hard work,” said Chelcie Eischens, membership and finance director for the Chamber. “Four weekly winners each win $50 in... Read more
The first American Red Cross blood drive of the school year was held on Wednesday, November 22, at MHS. According to the coordinator, Kristi Lingert, the goal was to collect 60 units. The students surpassed that goal by donating 74 units. Students helping to coordinate the drive included: (Back... Read more
It’s time to deck the malls and storefronts! Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce directors, Laura Kelly and Chelcie Eischens, announce the start of the annual Christmas Storefront Decorating Contest. Sign up and decorate your storefront before December 2. “There is no specific theme, so feel free to get creative... Read more
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile exceeded its goal of 103 units during the blood drive November 20, at Unity Square in Milbank, “We did a trial run with signing up people for appointments solely online,” stated organizer Margaret Skoog. “Even though many did not come to their scheduled appointment,... Read more
The Student Council from St. Lawrence School with help from the Grant County Food Pantry is providing a Thanksgiving meal to two families. “The families are ones we identified that could use a little help, but may not have asked for it,” said Heather Rise of the Food Pantry.... Read more
Need a few extra bucks for the holidays? How about 1000? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cash Holiday Promotion starts this weekend. The first of four drawings is Saturday, November 25, at 2 p.m. The prize is $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The rules are the same... Read more
Central United Methodist Church in Milbank was recognized by the Milbank Education Association (MEA) as this year’s True Friends of Education recipient. Josh Schmeichel, representative of MEA, presented a commemorative plaque to Pastor Thom Bowsher during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on November... Read more
Milbank and the surrounding area are invited to join together for a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service. The service will take place Tuesday, November 21, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank at 7 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service. Read more
Makenzie Wittrock and Courtney Kroemer of Milbank bowled their way to first place in their division and won a gold medal during the State Special Olympics bowling tournament in Aberdeen on November 3. Devin Pollock, Briar Zuraff, and Jacob O’Donnell earned second place finishes and took home silver medals.... Read more
Hanna Ryazanova, a 16-year-old exchange student from Mariupol, Ukraine, is discovering quietude in her new home, Milbank. Hanna is enrolled as a junior at MHS and lives with Dan Karges, his fiancée Mandy Rauscher, and Dan’s four boys, Jake, Michael, Zack, and Andrew. “She fits right in,” said Mandy.... Read more
