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... Read more
Nacho Typical MHS Student
Ignacio Gallego, or Nacho as he is known amongst his fellow classmates, is a foreign exchange student from Spain. He now lives with the Tammy and Dick Mielitz family and attends MHS. When he first arrived, students thought his nickname was funny. “I thought it was funny, too,” he... Read more
Marcy Smith Wins Mistletoe Drawing
Marcy Smith of Milbank is $900 in Ol’ Mill Bucks richer. Smith’s name was selected in the final Milbank Mistletoe holiday drawing Saturday. The drawing is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Smith’s name was the second one pulled from the hat. She was at Runnings during... Read more
Weather Wreaks Havoc On MHS Athletic Events
Saturday, December 17 – The Lewis Family Drug Gymnastics meet at the Milbank Armory has been canceled. There will be a smaller meet for the Milbank gymnasts on Monday, December 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Milbank. Warm ups will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17 – 7th... Read more
Janine Fonder Wins Ice Castle Fish House
Janine Fonder of Milbank was the grand prize winner of St. Lawrence School’s first semester raffle. She and her husband, Bill, and their nine children are now the proud owners of the Ice Castle Perch Palace Jr., Big Stone edition 6.5 x 14v fish house The ice house has... Read more
MHS Hosts Christmas Concert
The Milbank High School music department presented its annual Christmas concert December 11, in the high school theatre. The choir is directed by Miriam Schwenn and the band is conducted by Susan Karels. The high school choir opened with With Gladness, Cheer and Song! featuring the All-State chorus members... Read more
Financial Aid Night for MHS Seniors
Milbank High School seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend the annual financial aid night Monday, December 19, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. A speaker from Great Lakes Higher Education will outline the essentials of paying for college and applying for financial aid. For questions,... Read more
Wayne And Nancy Van Hout Turn on the Charm
Wayne and Nancy Van Hout were this week’s winners of the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The Van Houts reside east of Milbank at 15099 482nd Avenue. The couple receives $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The final week remains in the house lighting... Read more
WVEC Raises the Flag

WVEC Raises the Flag

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Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative employees and board members held a small ceremony to raise the American flag in honor of our country and its veterans. The flag is an addition to the cooperative’s headquarters on East Highway 12 in Milbank Steph Trevett, billing clerk for WVEC, has a son who... Read more
Festival Of Trees – See the Spirit
If you still need a little help getting into the Christmas spirit, take a stroll through the Grant County Courthouse. Seventeen beautifully decorated Christmas trees are on display. Or visit the courthouse during their open house Tuesday, December 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This year, young musicians will... Read more