The City of Milbank has issued a snow alert for today, Friday, November 18. According to Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren, city plows will begin plowing at 11 a.m. this morning. “Please remove all vehicles from city streets,” he stated. A Blizzard Warning is still in effect for the Milbank... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, November 17, in the State Auto cafeteria with Karla Wellnitz serving as the Toastmaster. The word of the day was “Sagacious” which means ‘Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment, shrewd’. The word Sagacious was used three times during the meeting.... Read more
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Grant County and the surrounding area. The warning goes into effect today, Thursday, November 17, at 11:34 p.m. and continues until Friday, November 18, at 6 p.m. Snow and strong winds are predicted. According to the report, winds gusting as... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says “Kiss your money problems good-bye.” This year’s holiday promotion is Milbank Mistletoe and someone could win 1000 smackeroos in Ol’ Mill Bucks every Saturday. Sign-ups started today. The first drawing is Saturday, November 26. Drawings are November 26, December 3, December 10,... Read more
The City of Milbank is safer than ever. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke attended the city council’s regular meeting Monday, November 14, to report the ISO rating for the city dropped from a Class 6 to a Class 4. “This is a big deal for the City of Milbank,”... Read more
Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Joel Foster was presented the True Friend of Education award by the Milbank Education Association today, Monday, November 14, during the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education. Known as an avid sports fan and athletic enthusiast, Foster has volunteered... Read more
On Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who served in the U.S. military. Technology and time have changed the face of war, but not the faces. They are still our fathers, brothers, sons, mothers, sisters and daughters. As General Douglas MacArthur said, “The soldier above all... Read more
The 2016 Grant County Combined Appeal campaign has hit its midway mark. It has raised half the money needed, but only half the time remains to reach the goal. According to Craig Wellnitz of the Milbank Community Foundation, Combined Appeal has raised 57% of its goal of $170,000. “The... Read more
Show your holiday spirit! Add some cheer to the Grant County Courthouse by decorating a tree for the annual Festival of Christmas Trees. All area businesses and community organizations are invited to sign up for a tree spot by Tuesday, November 22. Trees must be set up and decorated... Read more
Twenty-nine young men from the Milbank area tickled the ivories during the 21st Annual All-Boys Piano Recital on Saturday, November 5. The event took place in the Milbank High School band room. Students posed for a photo and, beginning in the back row, included: William Karels, JD Lusk, Logan... Read more
