Al’s Body Shop won the People’s Choice Award and $500 in Ol’ Mill Bucks at the Light Parade during the Winter Wonderland Festival. The Grand Prize was donated by Denice Hooth of Exit Realty. Top float winners were: Al’s Body Shop, business category; The City of Milbank, public category;... Read more
The Milbank High school music department invites everyone to its annual Christmas concert Sunday, December 11. The performance begins at 2:30 p.m. in the high school theater. The concert choir, directed by Miriam Schwenn, will open with See Amid the Winter’s Snow. They will also share The First Breath... Read more
Bulldogs Have High Hoops
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 8, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys basketball team starts its season at Agency Village this Friday, December 9. The Bulldogs take on the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. The C game is set for 5:15 p.m. Junior varsity and varsity games follow. Matt Bastian leads the Dawgs in his eleventh season as head... Read more
CAFO Vesting Changes Could Be Coming
Local News December 7, 2016 0
The Grant County Commissioners met during their regular session December 6, at the Grant County Courthouse. Todd Kays, Executive Director of First District Association of Local Governments, proposed wording changes to Ordinance 2016-01. A public hearing was set for Tuesday, December 20, at 9 a.m. at the courthouse and... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands performed their Christmas concert before a capacity crowd December 6, in the MHS theatre. The choirs are directed by Miriam Schwenn and the bands by Susan Karels. The sixth grade choir presented St. Nick At Night, Cold Snap, and Small Star. Brayden... Read more
MHS Seniors and Parents Honored
High School SportsUncategorized December 7, 2016 0
The 2016 MHS fall sports and activities honored the seniors in marching band, cross country, football and football cheerleading, boys golf, girls tennis, and volleyball, at their Senior-Parents Night. Seniors recognized for each sport and their parents are: Marching Band Jake Anderson – Brenda and Brian Anderson Zach Angerhofer... Read more
Gesswein’s Bob Olson – Chrysler/ASE Tech of the Year
Local News December 6, 2016 1
Bob Olson, an ASE-certified auto technician at Gesswein Motors in Milbank, was selected as the Chrysler/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Olson was chosen as the top Chrysler/ASE tech from over 300,000 professionals nationwide. The annual ASE awards spotlight top scorers on the ASE certification tests and include on-the-job... Read more
Fire Outside New Milbank Hospital
Local News December 6, 2016 0
The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched to the south side of the new Milbank Healthcare Campus at 6 p.m. Monday, December 5. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, a large roll-off container used for construction debris was ablaze. “Because of the size of the container, firefighters extinguished the fire... Read more
Joyce Hofhenke, who lives at 331 E. Bell Avenue in Milbank, was named the second winner of the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. She receives $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Chamber Events Director, Laura Kelly, reminds community members to nominate their neighbors for... Read more
Students Present First Recital at Abbey Of The Hills
Local News December 6, 2016 0
Abbey of the Hills formed the backdrop for Kristi Seehafer’s piano students, during their Christmas recital December 4. For most of the students, it was their first public performance. Vocal music included a rendition of Silver Bells, presented by the Tony and Kim Folk family, and the piano students... Read more
