Today, November 1, marks one month since Denice Hooth began her duties as president of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. She took a break from her busy schedule to comment on the way things are progressing and how she hopes to lead the business group. “I’m excited about... Read more
The St. Williams/Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk team is hosting a Pink Day with Zems Bakery in Milbank Thursday, November 3. When you purchase anything pink (long johns, cupcakes, cookies, donuts), 100% of the proceeds will go to the St. Williams/Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk team, which in turn, is given... Read more
Halloween is this Monday. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd VanVooren, stated, “With the Chamber of Commerce Treat Street, Milbank has been a very safe community on Halloween.” “But, please keep in mind ways to make the evening as safe as possible.” He offered these safety tips for your little ghosts... Read more
Two special events have been added to a long lineup of events scheduled at the Grant County Public Library for November. Tuesday, November 8, the Junior Makers will be led by William Karels who will show children ages 6-12 how to make no-bake turkey cookies. The program begins at... Read more
Great Western Bank is giving back to Grant County Combined Appeal. The bank staff hosted its annual chili feed on October 27. Free will offerings were accepted and all the proceeds will go to Combined Appeal. Over 150 people were served. ... Read more
What’s better than an apple a day? A candied apple! Friday, October 28, Hartman’s Family Foods is selling fresh hand-dipped caramel apples. The apples come in several gourmet flavors: plain caramel, caramel with toffee, caramel with peanuts, caramel with a white and milk chocolate drizzle, and caramel with chocolate... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host Minnesota’s Stately Spirits Tuesday, November 1, at 7 p.m. at the library. The 50 minute program is targeted towards tweens, teens and adults. Robert and Lynn Halbrook will present the interactive theater Minnesota’s Stately Spirits: Stories, Legends and Tales from Haunted Places.... Read more
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
