The Minneapolis Moline tractor will be the star of the 31st Annual Twin Brooks Threshing Show. The old-fashioned threshing bee is a two-day event Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13. Activities include: threshing, tractor plowing, antique combining, horse demonstrations, corn grading, corn shelling, and vintage hay making. Features... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 12th Annual Golf Scramble Wednesday, August 16, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The 18-hole, four-person scramble begins at noon. Registration opens at 11 a.m. The tournament is limited to the first 18 teams or 72 golfers registered. One... Read more
Nearly 50 people attended the first Milbank High School all-class reunion Saturday, July 22, at Pribyl Park in Milbank. Classes represented included: 1950, 1954, 1956, 1961, 1972, 1985 to 1989, and 1992. Jim Johansen from the Class of 1950 won the honor of most senior attendee. Organizer Stacey Nelson... Read more
National Night Out Set for August 3
Local News July 26, 2017 0
The annual National Night Out event in Milbank is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Milbank Fire Hall. The nationwide event is planned to help the community join together, get to know your neighbors and all first responders within the area. “The kids... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council will host its 2017-2018 Back to School event on Wednesday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center. The Back to School event is for families who need assistance in obtaining school supplies for their children for the... Read more
The Milbank VFW Junior Teener baseball team captured fourth place at the State 13-14 VFW tournament this past weekend at Legion Field in Milbank. The locals were also awarded with the Sportsmanship award following the tournament. Milbank slipped past W-I-N (Warner-Ipswich-Northwestern) 2-1 in their opening game of the tournament... Read more
Gloe Brothers Compete in State B Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming July 26, 2017 0
Trey and Carter Gloe of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) attended the State B Championship swim meet in Yankton. “Trey and Carter posted their fastest times of the season,” stated MALST Head Coach Jodi Street. “This was only their second time in a long-course pool this season.”... Read more
Nearly 1500 Attend Farley Country Concert
Local News July 26, 2017 0
The Lake Farley Summer Event Series staged its country music concert featuring Craig Morgan under the stars on July 22, at Farley Park. According to Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly, “We moved to the old train depot area closer to the lake this year. We... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met July 20, at State Auto. Talia Athey served as the Toastmaster. Jessica Roggenbuck was the Speaker of the Day. She presented Project 8 out of the Competent Communicator Manual – Get Comfortable with Visual Aids. Her speech was titled, “The Road to Destruction is... Read more
Diplomas and senior photos for the MHS Class of 2017 require pick up as soon as possible from the high school office. For questions, contact high school secretary Tammy Reiger at 605-432-5546. Read more
