Knights of Columbus Donates $500 and Coats for Kids
Local News December 7, 2017 0
The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus presented 36 coats and a $500 cash donation to the Grant County Food Pantry today, Thursday, December 7. The group has been donating coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and boots for children for many years. Funds from the annual KC pancake... Read more
Matt and Heidi Wellnitz Win Lighting Contest
Local News December 6, 2017 0
We won’t string you along…Matt and Heidi Wellnitz of Milbank are this week’s winner of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Nominate Your Neighbor Holiday House Lighting Contest. They reside at 802 S. 4th Street. Matt and Heidi receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Two weeks remain in the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Season to Begin
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 6, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team tips off the 2017-2018 season Friday, December 8. The Bulldogs travel to Agency Village to take on the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. Junior varsity begins at 6:30 p.m. Varsity follows. There will be no C game. According to Coach Brian Pauli. “Our goal is to... Read more
If St Nick’s suit is always a bit snug because you bake the best spritz, snickerdoodles, sugar, or other Santalicious-flavored cookies, don’t miss Seehafer Ace Hardware’s annual Christmas Cookie Contest. Drop your cookies at the store on Morningside Drive on Saturday, December 16, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.... Read more
Speakers Earn Team Excellence Award at State
Local News December 5, 2017 0
Speakers from MHS earned the Team Excellence Award at the State Class A Oral Interpretation Festival at Central High School in Aberdeen December 1-2. The Team Excellence Award is presented to schools who receive at least two superiors and demonstrate high levels of performance at the State Festival. Milbank... Read more
Grant County Commissioners Discuss Water Levels of Lake Albert
Local News December 5, 2017
The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, December 5, to discuss the water elevations of Lake Albert. The board was addressed by Jim DeWald of Big Stone Township, Burt Loehrer of Alban Township and Dave Van Veen, private landowner. They discussed the situation with the commission to... Read more
Kala Loehrer Earns Commercial Pilot License
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Kala Loehrer, Milbank High School graduate and daughter of Shelly and Dan Loehrer, has earned her commercial pilot certification – also known as a license- and instrument rating at the University of North Dakota. Kala had obtained her private pilot certification, the precursor to a commercial certification, while she... Read more
Great Western Bank Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Milbank Community
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Great Western Bank has received the 2017 Avera Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes a business that has created a culture of philanthropy within their organization and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving back through its financial support of one or more programs, leadership involvement, and volunteer participation. Great... Read more
Seehafer Students Present Holiday Recital
Local News December 4, 2017 0
Kristi Seehafer and her 22 piano students held their Christmas Recital on December 3, at the Abbey of the Hills. Samantha and Abbey Converse also sang two holiday duets. They were accompanied by guitarist Eric Peterson, who also performed a solo guitar arrangement of Silent Night. A reception followed... Read more
The 2018 Milbank youth wrestling program holds its registration and parent meeting Thursday, December 7, at 6 p.m. in the Milbank High School lunchroom. “It’s never too late to be involved in a life-long learning experience,” says Milbank Wrestling Booster Club President Ron Krause. “Even if you have never... Read more
