The holidays are fast approaching and with that means the stress and planning of a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Grant County Christian Service Council, Interlakes Community Action Partnership and the Grant County Food Pantry are now accepting applications for free holiday food boxes for families in need and unable... Read more
Two MHS mixed quartets have been selected to join nearly 1,000 voices and a full symphony orchestra at South Dakota’s All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Saturday, October 29. The Sioux Falls Premier Center will serve as the rehearsal and performance venue. The Grand Concert will be broadcast live Saturday... Read more
It’s almost Halloween. Time for tricks and treats! The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Milbank Fire Department know witch way to go for treats. The Chamber will host its annual Treat Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Main Street in Milbank. “All businesses are welcome to participate,... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth and seventh grade students are using books and reading to connect with students across the globe. The Global Read Aloud was created six years ago by a teacher in Wisconsin, Pernille Ripp, and has grown to nearly one million students this year. “The goal is... Read more
Twelve-year-old Korbin Leddy issued a challenge for youth across the state to donate excess fruits and vegetables to local food pantries. He called his project Share the Harvest. Leddy’s 4-H club, Madison Junior Livestock, donated their produce to the Grant County Food Pantry. The top contributors were awarded a... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club inducted three new members Thursday, October 20, during their regular meeting at the State Auto cafeteria. Receiving their membership certificates were Kayla Pinkert, Ashley Frerichs, and Dana Junker. Chelsy Baugh served as the Toastmaster, Jessica Roggenbuck was the speaker, and Dana Junker was the table... Read more
What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more
The Milbank High School chorus presented their fall concert on October 17, in the MHS theatre. Musicians from the community also performed. “Because the MHS marching band is busy with their marching season every fall, the choir puts on its own concert,” explained MHS chorus director Miriam Schwenn. “During... Read more
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School completed their first community service project of the year. Their aid will go to people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The sixth grade students donated money to purchase items from Family Dollar in Milbank. Seventh and eighth grade students... Read more
Families needing help with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to apply for the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree gives clothes and toys to families who otherwise would not receive Christmas presents. Donations provided nearly 200 children with gifts last year. Applications... Read more
