The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters met March 2, with Kim Veen serving as the Toastmaster. Speakers of the day were Dave Schaack and Talia Athey. The next meeting is Thursday, March 16, at noon at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The Babbel-Ons will celebrate their 20th anniversary. Anyone interested in learning more... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host a beginning genealogy and research workshop Monday, March 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Virginia Hanson from the South Dakota State Archives department of the SD State Historical Society will lead the workshop. “Whether you want to get started, make sure you... Read more
Seventy-three units of blood were donated by Milbank High School students and staff during their blood drive Wednesday, March 1, in the Milbank Armory. Nine people donated for the first time during the event. Students blood drive coordinators include: (l. to r.) Shawn Stemsrud, Christina Lusk, and Adam Thomas.... Read more
The 2017 District 7 youth wrestling tournament takes place Saturday, March 4, at the Milbank High School Armory. District 7 includes Britton, Clark, Clear Lake, Groton, Milbank, Sisseton, Watertown, Webster, and Enemy Swim Day School. The top eight places in each weight class advance to the Region 4 tournament... Read more
Unity Square hosted the American Red Cross blood drive in Milbank February 28. One-hundred and seven units of blood were collected, exceeding the drive’s goal by seven units. “This drive was fantastic,” stated organizer Margaret Skoog. “The donor flow was even and steady all day. Nobody had to stand... Read more
Students and staff at Koch Elementary School in Milbank are enjoying a week of activities and dress up days in celebration of Read Across America from February 27 through March 3. The highlight has been a presentation by Debbie Hoven, author and illustrator from Alexandria, Minnesota. Hoven has written... Read more
Brooke Fraasch, a senior at Milbank High School, is the February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Wayde and Amber Fraasch. Brooke is involved in cross country, gymnastics, and track. She also participates in band, choir, and theater. Brooke is a member of the Lions Swim... Read more
Ryan Dunihoo and Matt Behlings, employees of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, have each completed an apprenticeship on their way to becoming journeyman lineworkers. WVEC General Manager Dave Page said, “This is no easy task and definitely something to be proud of.” The linemen were required to complete 8,000 hours... Read more
Musicians from Milbank High School were rewarded with high marks during the 2017 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest in Watertown Wednesday, February 22. Twenty-seven vocal soloists and 28 vocal ensemble members from the MHS choir performed. They earned 20 superiors (I), 10 excellents (II) and strong, positive... Read more
Four students from St. Lawrence School in Milbank will sing with contemporary Christian artist Mark Schultz during his Gift of Hope concert at the Sioux Falls O’Gorman Performing Arts Center. The concert, a benefit for Catholic Family Services, set for Sunday, March 19, quickly sold out and a second... Read more
