Area Youth Cook Up Purple Ribbons
Local News July 6, 2016 0
It was just like a show on Food Network. Four contestants had 90 minutes and a 48-inch work space to create a dish while the judges watched. Contestants were also required to prepare a table setting. They were then judged on nutritional knowledge, food quality, technique, aesthetics and hospitality.... Read more
Youth Excel At Grant County 4-H Horse Show
Local News July 6, 2016 0
Fourteen 4-H members participated in the Grant County 4-H Horse Show, Wednesday, June 29, at the Grant County 4-H grounds in Milbank. Earning top showmanship honors at the Grant County 4-H Horse Show were: Bailey Storm, senior division; Cassidy Schwagel and Marion Mischel, junior division; and Brooke Schwagel, beginner... Read more
For nearly 30 years, Top Hat Lanes in Milbank has been owned by a Hoeke. That isn’t about to change anytime soon. Lyle and Laurie Hoeke are selling Top Hat Lanes to Lyle’s brother, Scott, along with Dan Sorenson and Darwin and Christine Knaus. Lyle and Laurie purchased the... Read more
The fourth of July festivities at Lake Farley Park Monday went off with a bang and were rated a success by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We really didn’t know what to expect, but it was well received and turned out great,” stated Abbey Angerhofer, chamber board president... Read more
Vacation Bible School 2016 at Valley Baptist Church chose the Beacon Center of Watertown as its mission. The Beacon provides assistance to adults and children experiencing a domestic violence crisis. Pastor Brian McFaden and his wife, Meggan, issued a challenge to the students – donate 50 items. The wish... Read more
Youth Go Around The World At 4-H Camp
Local News July 5, 2016 0
Eight Grant County 4-H members embarked on an adventure to 4-H camp at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer June 22-25. Pictured attending the camp were back row, left to right, Alex Adolph, Sara Koepke, Benett Street, William Karels, Isaac Sousa, Susan Karels and Jason Karels. Middle row, Elyse Reede,... Read more
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Farmer’s Market in the parking lot of the Milbank Visitor Center beginning Tuesday, July 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. “Any vendors interested in selling their goods can just show up that day without registering in advance,” stated Laura Kelly, chamber... Read more
Thirty-one athletes competed for Milbank at the Webster Sink or Swim meet Monday, June 27. “This is a meet for only swimmers ages 12 and under, so we had a very good group of swimmers represent Milbank,” noted Coach Jodi Street. “For some on our team, this was their... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
Germain “Jerry” Kunz
Obituaries July 1, 2016 0
Germain “Jerry” Kunz, age 84, of Ortonville, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the Grace Home in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Germain Rademacher and Father Brian Oestreich will concelebrate... Read more
