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
This year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production is Rapunzel. Auditions are set for Monday, November 28, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence School gymnasium. “All students -kindergarten through seniors- are encouraged to audition,” stated organizer Amy Thue. “No preparation is required. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will continue their normal scheduling throughout the rest of November and into December. Programs featured for the remainder of 2016 include Afternoon Tea with Downton Abbey, Adult Coloring, Tech Tuesday, Junior Makers and Reading Adventures. Library director Jody Carlson would also like to inform... Read more
The St. Lawrence School Student Council purchased and donated Thanksgiving food staples to a family for the upcoming holiday. The 16 students used the proceeds from their school store. Half of the group went shopping at Hartman’s Family Foods and purchased the food and the other eight students delivered... Read more
Before the doors are officially open for business, the Milbank Area Health Care Campus invites everyone to an open house and ribbon cutting Tuesday, November 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. Tour the new facility, enjoy refreshments, and visit with medical staff. “The staff are excited for this,” said... Read more
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile makes a stop in Milbank Monday, November 21. The bloodmobile will be parked at Unity Square from noon until 6 p.m. The goal for the drive is 112 units. “The donors in this community are so wonderful, but we always need more,” said organizer... Read more
The Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams held their 2016 awards potluck on November 15. They celebrated successful seasons for both teams. The girls team captured the Northeast Conference team title and placed third at the region meet. They also finished eleventh in the team standings at... Read more
Give holiday decorating the green light, add some red ones, and maybe some gold ones and you could win the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce’s holiday house lighting contest. Give it your best and they might give you $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Chamber Events Director Laura Kelly said,... Read more
