Flu Shot Clinic at MHS on October 24
A free flu shot clinic is being conducted by the Grant County Community Health Office. The flu clinic will take place Tuesday, October 24, from 3-6 p.m. in the Milbank High School lobby. The clinic is for children ages three through 18. A parent or guardian must be present... Read more
Middle School Band Students Play in Honor Festival
Eighteen Milbank Middle School band students were selected to participate in the Eastern Dakota Junior Music Festival. The culminating concert was held October 10, at the Estelline School. Selected to represent Milbank were seventh grade students Luis Berrones (bass clarinet) and Max Lightfield (percussion). Eighth grade students included Maiah... Read more
MHS to Host Cardiac Prevention Screening
Milbank High School will host a sudden cardiac death prevention screening in conjunction with Screening America. The screening is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, at the high school. The most common cause of sudden death in young people results from congenital abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels that... Read more
School Cooks Prepare 1,000 Meals a Day
Imagine cooking 1000 meals a day. Not sure you could? Sound overwhelming? Not for the Milbank School District cooks – they do it every school day. Food Service Director Deb Underwood has been employed by the district for 26 years and has been in charge of producing school lunches... Read more
MHS Class of 1967 Holds 50th Reunion
The Milbank High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th class reunion September 29-30 in conjunction with MHS Homecoming activities. Forty-three classmates reunited to create an entry in the Homecoming parade. The group also gathered at the Grant County Veteran’s Memorial and Jeanne Lieffort Wobbema led a service honoring... Read more
Enjoy Movies and Munchies at the Grant County Library
The Grant County Public Library in Milbank hosts Movie and Munchies each Wednesday in October. Masterpiece Theatre’s Victoria is the featured selection. Remaining sessions are October 11, 18, and 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Read more
Free CPR Classes to be Offered
Scott Flockhart of Brink Constructors is sponsoring free CPR training in Milbank. Brink is teaming up with the Milbank Chamber to offer classes to everyone, not just Chamber members. “With this two-hour class you receive heartsaver CPR and AED association through the American Heart Association,” stated Flockhart. “And best... Read more
Osborn and Kroemer Win Superior Plus Ratings
The Milbank High School oral interpretation team hosted their first meet Monday, October 2, at the high school. Hope Osborn and Cat Kroemer each earned a superior plus rating. Osborn took the top rating in both the serious reading and storytelling divisions. Kroemer was honored with the top rating... Read more
Opportunities in October at the Grant County Public Library
During October, the Grant County Public Library features Brain Builders, formerly known as the Junior Makers. Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Advisor. She presents a program on Lego junkyard robotics. The program is designed for children ages 8-12. Brain Builders is Tuesday, October 10, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The... Read more
Koch School to Host Reading Night
Reading Night takes place at Koch School Tuesday, October 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A meal will be served in the school lunchroom from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A free will offering goes toward the fifth grade trip to NeSoDak at the end of the school year. Reading... Read more