The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, August 4, in the State Auto cafeteria with Jessica Roggenbuck serving as the Toastmaster. Guests present were Karissa Karels and Ashley Frerichs. The word of the day was “adamant” which means ‘refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind’ or ‘a legendary... Read more
The Grant County Public Library wrapped up its summer reading program and was rated a success by library director, Jody Carlson. This year’s program had 137 preschool through fifth grade participants and 33 teenage participants. The younger group logged over 1,500 hours of reading with the older group logging... Read more
A cast of 29 children put their own spin on Sleeping Beauty in the debut production of the Whimsy Kids Theatre Company. The company, created by Whimsy on Main, brought Sleeping Beauty to life before a packed house on July 28, at the Central United Methodist Church. Emma DeBoer... Read more
Don’t be alarmed if you see flames at the Fire Hall on August 11. It’s National Night Out and the Milbank Fire Department will be turning up the heat. The traditional burgers and brats hit the grill from 5:30 until 8 p.m at the fire hall in Milbank. Proceeds... Read more
Bailey Storm and her canine, Patch, were top dogs at the Grant County 4-H Dog Show. The show on July 26 was part of Grant County Achievement Days. Earning the top showmanship award in each division were Cara Berkner, senior; Korbin Leddy, junior; and Mason Locke, beginner. Bailey Storm... Read more
As Victor Hugo said, “To love another person is to see the face of God.” Pastor Craig Werling of Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank understands this quote in a unique way. He is leaving Milbank to become the newest pastor at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Watertown. At Hosanna... Read more
If money has been a bit tight lately, and Back-to-School is putting even more of a strain on your wallet, don’t despair. Stop in Monday, August 8, at the Milbank Visitor Center to get free school supplies and other Back-to-School treats. The Grant County Christian Service Council, along with... Read more
Avera Medical Group Milbank will host two immunization clinics for those back-to-school students entering sixth grade and college freshmen. All new students entering college for the first time are required to update their immunizations prior to the start of the school year. A vaccine clinic is scheduled at the... Read more
Dr Aaron Micko of HealthFirst Chiropractic spends his week helping patients get healthier. Most of them agree he goes the extra mile. Many of them don’t realize he goes an extra 88 miles. Dr. Aaron serves patients in both Milbank and Britton and drives between the two. He and... Read more
4-H youth from Grant County are ready to rock as the annual Achievement Days event gets underway Friday, July 29. The theme for 2016 is “Grant County 4-H Rocks.” All youth will receive a t-shirt with the theme as designed by Hope Karels. All activities will take place at... Read more
