The Grant County Library in Milbank has a full schedule for the month of February with Reading Adventures added to its lineup. The new program is for children ages six and under and will take place the third Wednesday of the month through April at 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates include... Read more
The Grant County Library in Milbank will celebrate the National Football League’s Super Bowl 50 by hosting Touchdown Game Day. The event will take place Wednesday, February 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. School will dismiss early that day for parent-teacher conferences. Touchdown Game Day is... Read more
Today, January 29, is the 43rd Anniversary of the day the first female jet pilot was hired by a major U.S. airline. Her name is Emily Warner Howell and she paved the runway for every girl with her head in the clouds. Kala Loehrer of Milbank, who officially became... Read more
In a world filled with tragedy and turmoil, too often people give up and decide they cannot make a difference. It is a testament to the integrity and generosity of the people of Grant County that they buck that trend. Every year, they spread joy to others and eagerly... Read more
The Milbank High School one-act play and cast members captured third place at the Region IV competition Tuesday, January 26, in Aberdeen and were just shy of advancing to the State Festival. The top two teams from each region advance to state which is slated for February 4-6 in... Read more
Hope Karels and Cailey Sime hosted a Farm Safety poster contest in conjunction with the annual Grant County Farm and Home Show. The two members of the Grant County 4-H program coordinated cash prizes sponsored by Schuneman Equipment, Sime Repair and Titan Machinery. The duo said, “Thank you to all... Read more
If it’s true, everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten, you probably learned it from Mrs. Scott. Many well-wishers attended the 95th birthday celebration in honor of Mrs. Mary Scott at an open house Sunday, January 24, at Park Place in Milbank. For 45 years, Mary taught... Read more
The frigid temperatures experienced Friday and Saturday last week did not keep participants, spectators, or vendors from visiting the 68th annual Grant County Farm and Home Show. The annual Lego contest was a big hit according to Sara Koepke 4-H Youth Educator, with over 30 youth participating in the... Read more
Back row, left to right, director Holy Hilbrands, Keaton Hagen, Albert Pavlinac, Nathan Loutsch, Tanner Kettwig, Chris Loutsch and Ben Harstad. Front row, Sadie Holland, Kala Loehrer, Brianna Schruers, Ellie Webb, Rebekah Tuchscherer, Whitney Falk, Korinne Roggenbuck and stage manager Sarah Jarman. Milbank High School will present the one-act... Read more
Eighth grade student, Alaina Rausch, earned the top achievement in Milbank’s Middle School band. She was named to the South Dakota Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Band for three consecutive years. “This is a great honor for Alaina and our band program,” said Milbank band director Susan Karels. “This is the first time... Read more
