An audition will be held for the Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Beauty Lou And The Country Beast Monday, November 13 at Koch School Gym from 3:30 to 5:30. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Most of the cast members... Read more
Milbank Students Advance in Patriotic Competition
Local News November 7, 2017 0
Brittany Preller, Milbank High School senior, won first place in the local 2017 Voice of Democracy essay contest. The competition has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars premier scholarship program since 1947. This year’s theme is American History: Our Hope for the Future. Preller continues on to compete in... Read more
Parents of kindergarten through eighth grade students are invited to a Parents, Pizza, and Pointers session on Tuesday, November 14, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Koch Elementary School in the cafeteria. The session focuses on bullying. Milbank’s school nurse, Brenda Nomeland; school counselor Julie Nolz; and school psychologist, Jill Lear... Read more
Each year, the Grant County Courthouse staff welcomes businesses and non-profit organizations to fill the foyers with decorated Christmas trees. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the event. “The purpose of the Festival of Trees is for community organizations to showcase the opportunities they provide and/or collect items... Read more
Local Boys and Girls Play in Annual Piano Recital
CommunityLocal News November 6, 2017 0
November 4 marked the first all-girls recital in the MHS band room. “The annual boys event has been held for numerous years,” stated coordinator Susan Karels. “The girls wanted to have one also, so we added the girls recital this year.” Selections included piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and special... Read more
Bulldogs Defeated by Bulldogs in Semi-Finals
Milbank Area Football November 6, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs ended their season with a loss to the top team in Class 11A. Milbank Area was defeated 40-7 by the Madison Bulldogs in semi-final action Friday, November 3, in Madison. Milbank Area compiled a 7-4 record, and were perfect on their home field at 5-0.... Read more
Approximately 750 people attended the annual Halloween Safety Stop at the fire hall in Milbank on October 31. The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department served snacks, and drinks, held contests, and gave away prizes. This year, children had a chance to win a ride to school in a fire... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fight to the End
Milbank Area Volleyball November 6, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs put up a good fight but could not secure a victory. They fell 3-1 to the Groton Area Tigers in semi-final action of the Region 1A high school volleyball tournament Thursday, November 2, in Groton. “The match was intense and exciting most of the way through,”... Read more
Eunice Bailey
Obituaries November 6, 2017 0
Eunice Bailey, age 99 of Wilmot died November 6, 2017, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Rev. John Barkett will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more
Muriel Lindahl
Obituaries November 5, 2017 0
Muriel Lindahl, age 83, of Strandburg passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Covenant Church in rural LaBolt, SD, 1-1/2 miles west of the... Read more
