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 Mueller,... Read more

Milbank vocalists received two Superior Plus ratings (I+), 18 Superior ratings (I) and 18 Excellent ratings at the 2022 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on Wednesday, February 23, in Watertown. Fifty-two MHS choir members, including 32 soloists participated. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal technique and performance factors such as literature choice... Read more

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 Mozza... Read more

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 your... Read more

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 8... Read more

The Milbank City Council and the Milbank Planning and Zoning Commission met in a special joint session on Monday, February 28, to discuss the proposed changes to Ordinance 842. The meeting agenda included a public input segment but no one chose to come forward. The proposed revisions were also made... Read more

The Bulldogs traveled to Aberdeen on Friday, February 25, and came home with a 51-47 victory, but the Roncalli Cavaliers didn’t make it easy. At one point, Aberdeen led by 11 points and the Cavs continued to hound the Dawgs from one end of the court to the other. Once... Read more

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, creative... Read more

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 of... Read more

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 Place residents were... Read more