It’s time to deck the malls and storefronts! Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce directors, Laura Kelly and Chelcie Eischens, announce the start of the annual Christmas Storefront Decorating Contest. Sign up and decorate your storefront before December 2. “There is no specific theme, so feel free to get creative... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Spring Into Action
Milbank Area Gymnastics November 26, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldog gymnastics team starts its competitive season Monday, November 27, at the Sisseton Triangular. The team also is beginning a collaboration with the school district in Ortonville, Minnesota. “Ortonville was unable to procure a gymnastics coach and approached the Milbank School Board about a collaboration,” said head... Read more
Amy Loehrer Wins First Chamber Holiday Cash Drawing
Local News November 25, 2017 0
Amy Loehrer of Milbank was the lucky winner in the first Holiday Cash drawing of the season sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Loehrer was present at Seehafer Ace Hardware when her name was drawn and won $300 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Seven other names were drawn... Read more
The Student Council from St. Lawrence School with help from the Grant County Food Pantry is providing a Thanksgiving meal to two families. “The families are ones we identified that could use a little help, but may not have asked for it,” said Heather Rise of the Food Pantry.... Read more
Need a few extra bucks for the holidays? How about 1000? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cash Holiday Promotion starts this weekend. The first of four drawings is Saturday, November 25, at 2 p.m. The prize is $1000 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. “The rules are the same... Read more
Volleyball Team Receives Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball November 20, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team received season-end awards on Monday, November 13. Senior Molly Rick was named the Most Valuable Player and Hardest Worker. She was a team captain and kill leader. She ranked the highest with 351 kills at 17 percent, and had the highest serving percentage at... Read more
Central United Methodist Church in Milbank was recognized by the Milbank Education Association (MEA) as this year’s True Friends of Education recipient. Josh Schmeichel, representative of MEA, presented a commemorative plaque to Pastor Thom Bowsher during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on November... Read more
Milbank Oral Interp Speakers Advance to State
Local News November 20, 2017 0
Eight Milbank High School students were named Region 4A Oral Interpretation champions during the region meet at Northern State University in Aberdeen Tuesday, November 14. The students will now advance to the Class A State Oral Interp Festival scheduled for December 1-2 at Aberdeen Central High School. Earning top... Read more
MALST Swimmers Kick Off First Winter Season
Milbank Area Swimming November 20, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team swimmers kicked off their first winter season at the Brookings Invitational meet November 10-12. “The competition was good for us to see where we were sitting with other teams,” stated Coach Jodi Street. Milbank competed against seven other year-round teams including Sioux Falls,... Read more
Changes Made to Bloodmobile Appointments Today
Local News November 20, 2017 0
If you intend to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive, today, Monday, November 20, plan to sign up online. According to local bloodmobile coordinator, Margaret Skoog, “In order to insure enough staff and supplies are on hand, we are urging donors to sign up online.” Walk-ins... Read more
