Milbank Musicians Play in 50th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS
The 50th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS was hosted by the Northern State University Music Department at Johnson Fine Arts Center in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 9. The tradition began in 1974 at the ice rink at New York City’s Rockefeller Center.  This year, over 200 events featuring tuba and euphonium... Read more
Over 275 Attend Dinner Theater for St. Lawrence Parish
Over 275 people attended two performances of Calamity at the Campaign Costume Ball, the annual mystery dinner theater selection sponsored by the St. Lawrence Parish LIFE Group, on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, at the Speedway Event Center. Cast members included Josh Wendland, John Lightfield, Jessica Hanson,... Read more
Landon Novy to Receive Eagle Scout Award
The Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced Landon Novy of Milbank has earned the Eagle Scout award –  the highest advancement honor the BSA offers to Scouts.  Novy will be recognized in a ceremony on Sunday, December 17, at 5 p.m. at the American Lutheran... Read more
Support the Support Group Raffle for a Chance to Win a Prize
The Grant-Roberts Area Disability Support Group kicked off their Pick-a-Prize raffle on December 3 at St. Lawrence Church. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Grant County Food Pantry. The fundraiser will continue on December 7 and 8 at The Bank coffee shop. Winners will be drawn at The... Read more
Holiday Magic Event Delights Families
Santa’s reindeer, Olaf and Flakes, hoofed it to the Holiday Magic event on Sunday, December 3, at the Milbank Hospital. Olivia Wendland, Miss Milbank 2024, and Little Miss Milbank, Brooklyn Gertsema, also attended the event with The Valley Express. According to Susie Wendland, coordinator of Holiday Magic, 450 kids... Read more
St. Lawrence School Christmas Program Set for December 13
St. Lawrence students will perform their annual Christmas program on Wednesday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The public is invited. Music director, Elizabeth Schulte, says, “This year’s musical is Journey to Bethlehem composed in 2016 by Erik Whitehill — not to be confused with the movie... Read more
Reminder: MARTA Christmas Party Tomorrow, December 7
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will host their annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Pizza Ranch. The festivities will include games, treats and prizes. Each member is encouraged to wear red or a Christmas shirt and to be prepared to... Read more
Hometown Christmas Celebrated in Milbank
Area families flocked to the Hometown Christmas event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber (MAC) at the Grant County Courthouse on Saturday, December 2. Craig Wellnitz, a native of Milbank and head of the Milbank High School Educational Foundation and Grant County Combined Appeal, lit the lights on the... Read more
MHS and MS Bands and Choirs Plan Two Holiday Concerts
Milbank Middle School will present their annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 12, in the high school theater. The middle school ensembles, conducted by Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn, feature each grade level performing a variety of holiday favorites. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission fee.... Read more
Second Annual Milbank Hometown Christmas Saturday, December 2
It’s always wonderful to come home for the holidays, and the Second Annual Hometown Christmas in Milbank will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling. The Milbank Area Chamber of  Commerce (MACC) sponsors the event, and Jamie Henderson, executive director of MACC, says,“This year we are going all out... Read more