The Grant County Public Library will host Minnesota’s Stately Spirits Tuesday, November 1, at 7 p.m. at the library. The 50 minute program is targeted towards tweens, teens and adults. Robert and Lynn Halbrook will present the interactive theater Minnesota’s Stately Spirits: Stories, Legends and Tales from Haunted Places. The... Read more

The holidays are fast approaching and with that means the stress and planning of a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Grant County Christian Service Council, Interlakes Community Action Partnership and the Grant County Food Pantry are now accepting applications for free holiday food boxes for families in need and unable to... Read more

Two MHS mixed quartets have been selected to join nearly 1,000 voices and a full symphony orchestra at South Dakota’s All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Saturday, October 29. The Sioux Falls Premier Center will serve as the rehearsal and performance venue. The Grand Concert will be broadcast live Saturday October... Read more

It’s almost Halloween. Time for tricks and treats! The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Milbank Fire Department know witch way to go for treats. The Chamber will host its annual Treat Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Main Street in Milbank. “All businesses are welcome to participate, even... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs cross country team went the distance at the 2016 State Class A meet in Huron on October 22. The girls finished in eleventh place with 182 points. Custer was crowned the Class A champion. They had 62 points. “The girls’ 11th place finish is the highest place... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs tennis season ended with its annual awards potluck October 18, at the high school. Head coach, Jim Dahl, presented the awards. Senior Paige Johnson was named to the Academic All-State team. To receive this award a player must be a senior, have participated in the sport for... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners met for their regular monthly meeting October 18, at the Grant County Courthouse. Bill Tostenson, driver for the Community Transit, and Bobbie Bohlen, Executive Director of the Grant County Development Corporation, addressed the board. Tostenson thanked the commissioners for their continual support and outlined future plans... Read more

Parent-Teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Students will be released early both days. Koch School students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. St. Lawrence students will be released at... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs downed the Britton-Hecla Braves in another three-set volleyball victory. Milbank Area improved their record to 16-6 with the win. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 15-8 lead in the first set. The Braves pulled to within one point at 22-21 before the locals took advantage of... Read more

Milbank Middle School sixth and seventh grade students are using books and reading to connect with students across the globe. The Global Read Aloud was created six years ago by a teacher in Wisconsin, Pernille Ripp, and has grown to nearly one million students this year. “The goal is to... Read more