SZ Entertainment: The Girl on the Train
Milbank Native, Sean Zimny, reviews The Girl on the Train. The Girl on the Train is directed by Tate Taylor and stars Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, and Edgar Ramirez. You can subscribe to SZ Entertainment with your Google Account to support local native,... Read more
MHS Choir to Perform Fall Concert
The Milbank High School vocal music department will open its concert series on Monday, October 17. The 96-member concert choir, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will present their annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS theater. Musical selections range from Why We Sing and a traditional... Read more
Grant County Combined Appeal Starts 2016 Campaign
Grant County Combined Appeal Starts 2016 Campaign The Grant County Combined Appeal started its 2016 campaign and its 55th year of People Helping People in Grant County. The goal for 2016 is $170,000 – the same as last year. Seventeen organizations requested funds this year – two less than... Read more
MHS Marching Band Good as Gold
The Milbank High School marching band earned a Gold rating and placed fifth at the Northern State University Gypsy Days marching band competition in Aberdeen October 1. They were one of 16 bands to receive a Gold rating. The top five finishers in the event were: Aberdeen Central, first;... Read more
Library Programs in Fall Swing
The Grant County Public Library invites you to tea and a host of fall programs. Several also extend through the end of the year. Afternoon tea with Downton Abbey continues on Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. Dates for October include: October 12, October 19, and October 26. “Two episodes... Read more
Milbank Transition Program Prepares Young Adults
You’re locked out of your apartment. Broccoli in the refrigerator has gone bad. The power goes out. What do you do? These are all situations young people encounter when they live on their own for the first time. Six students enrolled in the Milbank School District Transition Program are... Read more
Pheasants Forever to Give Prizes for Banded Birds
Grant County Pheasants Forever and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a banded bird contest for youth and adult hunters. Bands can be turned in for automatic prizes and the Grand Prize to be awarded in January 2017. Banded adult pheasants were released prior to the youth... Read more
Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire!
When was the last time you got a new smoke alarm? If you aren’t sure, everything you love could go up in flames. The Mibank Fire and Rescue Department urges you to keep your family safe. They suggest you determine the age of your smoke alarms. If they are... Read more
Youth Celebrate 4-H Week With Bike/Walk To School Event
In honor of National 4-H Week, William Karels coordinated Bike & Walk to School Day. The day promoted safer routes to school, healthier habits, and students gathering for plain old fun. The event also focused on reducing the number of child pedestrians and bicyclists injured around the world. “William... Read more
Math Night Adds Up to Fun at Koch School
Walking Tacos, Lemonade, Bars, Math Domino Activities +Families = Math Night Fun at Koch School Title One Math Night will be October 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Koch School. Food, prepared by the fifth-graders, will be served from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. A free will offering for the meal goes... Read more