The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched at 2:55 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, to the Highway 12 overpass on the west edge of Milbank where a semi trailer rolled off the road and down an embankment. According to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, a truck owned by Agri-Trading Fats and... Read more

Trevett’s Cafe is rolling in dough! This week their dough is covered in sweet, sticky, delicious caramel. Get yours and enjoy guilt-free – proceeds go to Combined Appeal. Over the years, Trevett’s has made 80 to 100 dozen rolls for this annual event, with some years topping the scales at... Read more

The public is invited to a sneak peek of MHS wrestlers during the wrestle-offs on Monday, November 28, at the Milbank Armory. The event starts at 7 p.m. One major change for the upcoming season is the elimination of the dual conference championship title. According to coach Jeremy Tostenson, “There... Read more

A blood drive was conducted Wednesday, November 23, at Milbank High School where 61 units of blood were collected. The total was just shy of its goal of 75 units, according to blood drive coordinator Kristi Lingert. Seven MHS seniors worked with Lingert to coordinate the event. “These students helped... Read more

Harvey Miner reached a milestone at the American Red Cross blood drive on November 2. He attained his 12-gallon pin. Miner was amongst dozens of donors who gave a total of 102 units during the blood mobile’s stop in Milbank. According to blood driver organizer, Margaret Skoog, the Bloodmobile was... Read more

The Grant County Public Library will continue their normal scheduling throughout the rest of November and into December. Programs featured for the remainder of 2016 include Afternoon Tea with Downton Abbey, Adult Coloring, Tech Tuesday, Junior Makers and Reading Adventures. Library director Jody Carlson would also like to inform patrons... Read more

Senior setter for the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs, Mikaela Hoeke, was named to the 2016 Class A All-Tournament team. Hoeke was selected after the conclusion of the state tournament in Watertown November 17 through November 19. Mikaela is a three-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and has filled the setter... Read more

Before the doors are officially open for business, the Milbank Area Health Care Campus invites everyone to an open house and ribbon cutting Tuesday, November 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. Tour the new facility, enjoy refreshments, and visit with medical staff. “The staff are excited for this,” said hospital... Read more

The Grant County commissioners met for their regular meeting Tuesday, November 15. They approved an update to the chair lift kit at the Grant County Courthouse. The cost of the update is $43,000. Maintenance Supervisor for the courthouse, Dave Larsen, addressed the group to explain the situation. “At a minimum,... Read more