Tot School is hot. “We have had such great participation, we have expanded to two sessions per week,” stated Jeny Koplin, Tot School leader. Check out the first sessions this year on September 7 and September 8. Tot School invites moms, dads, grandparents, or other caregivers to bring children,... Read more
Community Scout Kick-Off and Registration Night
Community August 22, 2016
The Milbank Area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be holding their annual Scout Kick-Off and registration night Tuesday, August 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pribyl Park. All scouting programs will come together for family-fun evening with activities such as water bottle rockets, turtle races,... Read more
St. Lawrence School is hosting a open house for students and families on Monday, August 22 from 5:00-6:00. Principal Brenda Anderson said, “All kindergarten through sixth grade students are invited to visit school to find their new classrooms, and put supplies in their desks. Pre-schoolers are also invited to visit, but... Read more
St. Lawrence Church hosted Totus Tuus from July 31, through August 4. Darby Helms, Director of Faith Formation and Youth, coordinated the event. “Totus Tuus is a four-day summer Catechetical program for youth in grades 1-12,” she explained. Totus Tuus was Pope John Paul II’s apostolic motto. It is a... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and the Full Throttle Car Club hosted its 29th annual car show Saturday, August 13, at Lake Farley Park in conjunction with the chamber’s Summer Event Series. “We had a great turnout of car enthusiasts, both participants and onlookers,” noted Bill Tostenson, Full... Read more
First Bank & Trust recently presented two area students with a $500 scholarship to attend an accredited South Dakota school on a full-time basis. These students have proven to be outstanding scholars as well as contributors to their communities. Scholarship recipients from Milbank High School include the following: Andrew Mears (son... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th annual golf scramble Thursday, August 25, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. “There is a limit of 18 teams, so register your team today,” noted Event Director Laura Kelly. “At least one person on each team must be... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club volunteered at the Watertown Humane Society on Thursday, August 11. The members assisted with cleaning the dog and cat pens as well as walking dogs. Following the cleaning, the members enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Watertown City Park. They concluded the day... Read more
Tommy’s Popcorn Stand is hopping and popping. It’s moved again to the Jack and Jill Park one block south of Highway 12 on Second Street. Inside, you will find the Milbank Kiwanis Club selling popcorn and treats. But hurry, the stand will close at the end of August. During... Read more
The Grant County Public Library will host a used book sale from Monday, August 15, through Saturday, September 10, during regular library hours. The sale will be held in the library’s community room and patrons are invited to browse at their leisure. “We have a great selection of books... Read more
