The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual Christmas concert Tuesday, December 6. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the high school theatre. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choirs, under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, will perform holiday selections that include Cold Snap, Christmas... Read more
Semi Rolls Off Highway 12 Overpass
Local News November 28, 2016 1
The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched at 2:55 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, to the Highway 12 overpass on the west edge of Milbank where a semi trailer rolled off the road and down an embankment. According to Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, a truck owned by Agri-Trading Fats... Read more
Trevett’s Cafe is rolling in dough! This week their dough is covered in sweet, sticky, delicious caramel. Get yours and enjoy guilt-free – proceeds go to Combined Appeal. Over the years, Trevett’s has made 80 to 100 dozen rolls for this annual event, with some years topping the scales... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, with the cooperation of Otter Tail Power Company and the City of Milbank, hung new banners on light poles along Main Street. According to Chamber Events Director, Laura Kelly, banners will continue to be hung along Highway 12 and Highway 15. The forty-two... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce takes you to a Winter Wonderland this Saturday, December 3. Free sleigh rides begin at 4 p.m. in front of ITC on Main Street. The chamber is also bringing back the Light Parade. The Parade travels north down Main Street at 5 p.m. Shoppers... Read more
Sneak Peek Of Milbank High School Wrestling On November 28
Milbank Area Wrestling November 27, 2016 0
The public is invited to a sneak peek of MHS wrestlers during the wrestle-offs on Monday, November 28, at the Milbank Armory. The event starts at 7 p.m. One major change for the upcoming season is the elimination of the dual conference championship title. According to coach Jeremy Tostenson,... Read more
A blood drive was conducted Wednesday, November 23, at Milbank High School where 61 units of blood were collected. The total was just shy of its goal of 75 units, according to blood drive coordinator Kristi Lingert. Seven MHS seniors worked with Lingert to coordinate the event. “These students... Read more
Harvey Miner reached a milestone at the American Red Cross blood drive on November 2. He attained his 12-gallon pin. Miner was amongst dozens of donors who gave a total of 102 units during the blood mobile’s stop in Milbank. According to blood driver organizer, Margaret Skoog, the Bloodmobile... Read more
Mary Rethke Wins First Milbank Mistletoe Drawing
Local News November 26, 2016 0
Mary Rethke of Milbank was the first winner in the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Milbank Mistletoe holiday promotion drawing Saturday, November 26. She won $700 in Ol’ Mill Bucks and was the fourth name drawn. Rethke was present at Lewis Family Drug. Three other names were drawn prior... Read more
Open House Celebrated at New Hospital
Local News November 22, 2016 0
Milbank Area Hospital Avera and Avera Medical Group Milbank showcased its state-of-the-art healthcare campus during an open house and ribbon cutting today, Tuesday, November 22. The program was guided by Northeast South Dakota Healthcare Foundation board chairman, Jim Gesswein. He thanked the generous donors who made the new facility... Read more
