A coach often finds his or her job performance placed under a microscope. Every decision is fair game for players and fans to criticize. No coach has ever made everyone happy. But what about when the coach’s child is on the team? Do the rules change? Does the coach’s... Read more
It’s official – Roger and Mary Hoff have all the light stuff! Their home was named the first winner of the annual Christmas house lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The couple will receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Drive by the Hoff’s at the... Read more
Let down your hair this Friday during the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Rapunzel. Follow Rapunzel as she escapes the tower and heads out on the run with her zany cast of friends and foes. With a French flair and a pinch of personal triumph, this original musical adaptation... Read more
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concert Tuesday, December 6. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform holiday selections that include Cold Snap, Christmas... Read more
Trevett’s Cafe is rolling in dough! This week their dough is covered in sweet, sticky, delicious caramel. Get yours and enjoy guilt-free – proceeds go to Combined Appeal. Over the years, Trevett’s has made 80 to 100 dozen rolls for this annual event, with some years topping the scales... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, with the cooperation of Otter Tail Power Company and the City of Milbank, hung new banners on light poles along Main Street. According to Chamber Events Director, Laura Kelly, banners will continue to be hung along Highway 12 and Highway 15. The forty-two... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce takes you to a Winter Wonderland this Saturday, December 3. Free sleigh rides begin at 4 p.m. in front of ITC on Main Street. The chamber is also bringing back the Light Parade. The Parade travels north down Main Street at 5 p.m. Shoppers... Read more
A blood drive was conducted Wednesday, November 23, at Milbank High School where 61 units of blood were collected. The total was just shy of its goal of 75 units, according to blood drive coordinator Kristi Lingert. Seven MHS seniors worked with Lingert to coordinate the event. “These students... Read more
Harvey Miner reached a milestone at the American Red Cross blood drive on November 2. He attained his 12-gallon pin. Miner was amongst dozens of donors who gave a total of 102 units during the blood mobile’s stop in Milbank. According to blood driver organizer, Margaret Skoog, the Bloodmobile... Read more
Fifty-two turkeys were given away at the Milbank Fire Department’s annual turkey bingo fundraiser November 17, at the Milbank Fire Hall. Drawings for prizes were also held. Winners of the drawings were: Larry Underwood, $200 grocery gift card; Kallie Evans, $100 grocery gift card; Lane Hamman, $50 grocery gift... Read more
