The Milbank Middle School Student Council organized a book drive for their first quarter service project. The council challenged each homeroom class to bring at least 30 books from home to donate. The students responded with youth series, children’s books, elementary chapter books, and adult selections. But, the students didn’t stop at... Read more
Fall Storytime starts at the Grant County Public Library on November 3. Children in junior kindergarten through third grade are invited to enjoy books, crafts, and activities. Fall Storytime will be held on three Thursdays, November 3 – 17, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Space is limited. Preregistration is open and appreciated. Call the library... Read more
Shocked by the rising sticker prices of colleges and universities? Although the cost of tuition and other college-related expenses can seem overwhelming, financial aid can make your higher education choices more affordable and less stressful. The annual financial aid meeting designed for MHS seniors and their parents will be held on... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, in the back room of the Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The public is invited. Treats will be served. The group will be “Celebrating Milbank” in acknowledgement of the AARP Community Challenge grant MARTA received. ... Read more
Merik Junker and Joe and Rachel Schulte have been selected to play in the 2022 South Dakota All-State Orchestra. Junker, Veronica Fonder, and J. and R. Schulte attended the auditions, which were held in Tea on October 13. SDHSAA announced the names of the students selected on October 14. Juniors... Read more
The MHS Vocal Music Department will present their annual fall concert on Monday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School theater. The event also brings community musicians, Jon Rogers and John Lightfield, to the stage. Tickets are available for $3 and $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The... Read more
Dueling Pianos Evening to Help Fund 4-H Complex
CommunityLocal News October 2, 2022 0
National 4-H Week starts today, October 2. The theme for the 2022 event is Opportunity 4 All, which highlights how 4-H offers opportunities for youth to find their passion and explore it through hands-on learning experiences. To culminate the week-long celebration, dueling pianos will delight you on Saturday, October... Read more
Milbank students came together for prayer in the frosty, early morning air on Wednesday, September 28. They bonded with millions of other students across the world who also gathered around their flagpoles to pray. See You at the Pole is part of the Global Week of Student Prayer observed from... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Garden Club elected new officers for their 2023 season. Janelle Kelly will serve as the president, Tammie Dewald as the vice president, Joelie Hicks as the secretary, and Kathy Madsen as the treasurer. The club meets monthly from May through September at a member’s home, and each... Read more
Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to an after-school Bingo and Books event at the Big Stone City Branch Library on Tuesday, October 4. The event is free, but registration is required. Attendees will be supervised from approximately 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Parents just need to arrange rides... Read more
