Installation for the 2016 Sculpture Garden in Milbank began Tuesday, June 14, with all nine pieces set in place by Saturday, June 18. “Four artists were on hand to remove the 2015 pieces and help install this year’s pieces,” explained Bobbie Bohlen of the Grant County Development Corporation and... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team is funded in part by the Grant County Combined Appeal. Swimmers displaying the team’s support banner are (back row, left to right): Amaya Street, William Karels, Clare Van Dover, and Makenna Osowski. Middle row: Hope Karels, Emma DeBoer, Grant VanPeursem, Jessica VanPeursem, Savanna... Read more
Grant County 4-H members formed an aquatic robotics team and designed and built an ROV (remotely operated vehicle). Members are: Benett Street, Marion Mischel, Noah Steinlicht, Dylan Bohn, Logan Meyer, William Karels, and Isaac Sousa. They are guided by 4-H Extension Educator Sara Koepke. The group is the first... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Malt Wagon served over 3,500 malts during the three-day event June 6-8. The event raised over $4,000 for the Grant County 4-H and Shooting Sports programs. New activities implemented for youth include aquatic robotics, Lego storytelling, and a year-round sewing club. The event is run... Read more
Curt and Charlie Berkner grew up following their father, Jim, around his excavating business. Like most young boys, they couldn’t resist playing in the dirt. Now, 49 years later, they all continue to work side by side. The trio owns and operates Berkner Excavating & Gravel in Milbank. Jim... Read more
The MHS boys and girls golf programs hosted their annual Bulldog Open fundraiser June 12, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The father-son team of Phil Seehafer, Sean Zimny, Ryan Schreurs, and Stu Schreurs carded a 63 to win the tournament. The event raised $1,080 for the golf programs. “A... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
In it’s first season, the Milbank Clay Target team edged out Brookings by two clays to win the conference championship title. “The conference award was based on the complete season,” explained coach Paul Sayler. “ Tanner Bock also earned a third place finish in the conference. On June 11,... Read more
Children and families are increasing attendance at Picnic In The Park, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. “The first week we had 15 children and their parents,” noted Heather Rise, Interlakes Community Action worker in Grant County. “This week the numbers grew, and we served 38 people.... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 16th in the meeting room of Pizza Ranch at 11:00 a.m. Scheduled speakers are from the Milbank Arts Council. Business meetings are not held during the summer months, so a meal will follow the speaker.... Read more
