Piano Teachers Host 31st Annual Piano Festival
Piano teachers from the Milbank area hosted the 31st Annual Piano Festival on Sunday, February, 27, at the Milbank High School Theatre. Brenda Handel-Johnson was the guest artist. Student musicians included: front row -Marion Mischel, Leticia Stahl, Dezirae Stahl, Isabelle Karels, Kami Dashiell, Ezra Koch, and Evelyn Koch.Back row- Macy... Read more
Two New Sandwiches Debut at Subway During the Love Local Passport Event
At Subway on Highway 12 in Milbank, you can stamp out your hunger and give your stamp of approval to a local business during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce.  Head to Subway right now to try their new sandwich selection the... Read more
Milbank Firefighters Stay Busy With Sewer Vent, Gas Leak Calls and Training
Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke reports recent calls for gas leaks and sewer vent issues. He reminds everyone to be especially vigilant if we should get any more bouts of severe cold weather this spring. In extremely cold weather, water vapor in the vent can freeze the top of... Read more
Technology and Genealogy Help Available at the Library
Want to learn how to upload photos from your phone? Make a poster using Publisher? Need help filling out online forms in English? Or maybe you are interested in learning more about your family’s history. Check out these special sessions this month at the Grant County Public Library. March... Read more
2022 Girls Staters Selected
Four MHS students have been selected to attend the ALA South Dakota Girls State 2022. The event will be held on the campus of the University of South Dakota from May 31 through June 4.  Emily Wollschlager will be sponsored by the Revillo American Legion Auxiliary. Elizabeth Neugebauer will be sponsored... Read more
NOTICE: Water Break at Water Tower
Don Settje, water manager for the City of Milbank, reports a water break during the weekend of February 25-27 at the Milbank water tower. According to Settje, the problem will be repaired in the next few days and the tower will be refilled. During this time, residents might experience... Read more
Shop Milbank Love Local Stores to Win
Whimsy on Main in downtown Milbank is just one of the businesses you can give your stamp of approval to during the Love Local Passport event sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce.  Whimsy on Main is everyone’s favorite gift boutique and independent bookstore that specializes in unique retail merchandise,... Read more
Milbank VFW Auxiliary Celebrates Presidents Day
Today, we celebrate George Washington’s birthday to honor the first President of the United States. Many states have renamed it Presidents Day, but the legal name of the federal holiday remains Washington’s Birthday.  According to Rhonda Preller, a senior vice president of VFW Auxiliary Grant County Post 3486, members... Read more
Milbank Care Centers Choose Royalty for Valentine’s Day
Three care centers in Milbank hosted Valentine’s Day celebrations on Monday, February 14. Decorations, sweets, and games were featured at the festivities. Each center also chose royalty to preside over the day’s events. Vera Ehlebracht and Gerald Sonday were selected to reign as king and queen of Wellshire Park Place. All Park... Read more
Off The Wall MARTA Meeting Planned
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers/Personnel Association (MARTA) will be meeting, Thursday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pizza Ranch in Milbank. This month will be “Off the Wall”.  Members are asked to bring an item from their wall that means something to them and share the special meaning.... Read more