MHS Seniors attend Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Local News April 11, 2018 0
Twenty- nine senior music students attended Newsies Sunday, April 8, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Attending the show were, back row, left to right, Isaac Fischer, Jonny Ash, Tanner Kettwig and Andrew Falk; row eight, Chase Pinkert, Isaiah Wollschlager and Alex Popowski; row seven, Ramsey Wieber, Sophia Seffrood and... Read more
Milbank Middle School students will collect food items to combat hunger during a Feed the Need Food Drive for the Grant County Food Pantry. The drive takes place the third week in April, and is in conjunction with Global Youth Service Day. Korbin Leddy, a member of the Milbank... Read more
Happy Siblings Day!
Local News April 10, 2018 0
Do you always remember your siblings’ birthdays? Come on, tell the truth. Well, you would if they all shared the same birthday and it was also your birthday! According to the Guinness Book of World Records, a Virginia couple are the only known parents who have given birth to... Read more
Plexiglass panels painted with bright happy faces and lopsided grins triggered real grins from the students at St. Lawrence School. Sarah Weinberg was part of the inspiration. Sarah sponsored by the LIFE grouped, helped students explore the world through painting. Students were paired for the project and each painted... Read more
The City of Milbank’s year-end singles and doubles racquetball tournaments took place at Unity Square. On March 27, the doubles team of Jerry Bury and Chris Batchelor earned the championship title. In the singles division, champions included: Greg Cantine in the “A” division, Terry LaVoi in the “B”division, Chris... Read more
Coach Dahl Previews Tennis Season
Milbank Area Tennis April 5, 2018 0
The MHS tennis team starts it’s 2018 season led by Nathan Loutsch, Keaton Hagen, and Ethan Bohn – all juniors. All three have varsity experience from last season, and Ethan and Nathan competed in the 2017 state tournament. “Sophomore Marcos Basilio played at No. 4 singles and No. 2... Read more
New County Road Grader to Arrive Soon
Local News April 5, 2018 0
The Grant County Commissioners met Wednesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. in the Grant County Courthouse. Grant County Highway Superintendent Kerwin Schultz reported the county’s new road grader will arrive soon. The grader was purchased for $500,000. Schultz said a letter was sent to Grant County residents who participate... Read more
Two Fires in Rural Milbank
Local News April 4, 2018 0
At 3:53 a.m. on Monday, April 2, the Milbank Fire and Rescue a Department was dispatched to the home of Dennis and Arlene Fonder at 14241 479th Avenue. Upon arrival, the rescue team found fire in the attached garage of the home. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “The fire was... Read more
Two Senior Managers Join Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Local News April 4, 2018 0
Keith Gretenhart is the new Senior Manager-Ingredient Sales at Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank. Gretenhart is responsible for marketing dairy ingredients to domestic and international customers. He also leads the company’s cream purchasing. Gretenhart brings extensive experience in dairy and food marketing, and, most recently, was employed with... Read more
Pekelder Predicts Ice Out
Local News April 1, 2018 0
Should you plan to take your boat or your ice shack to the fishing opener? District conservation officer supervior of Game, Fish, and Parks, Jamie Pekelder, predicts the ice will remain on Big Stone Lake another two weeks. Pekelder says his office determines the Ice Out as being able... Read more
