Group Travels to Together 2016 In Nation’s Capital
Local News August 16, 2016 0
Twenty five youth and adults from the Milbank area traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in Together 2016. They joined more than 500,000 people at the National Mall to worship and be commissioned as a unified church for Jesus, their country, and the world on July 16. “The... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club volunteered at the Watertown Humane Society on Thursday, August 11. The members assisted with cleaning the dog and cat pens as well as walking dogs. Following the cleaning, the members enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Watertown City Park. They concluded the day... Read more
Jorgenson J-Heart Ranch Tops Field At WVRA Ranch Rodeo
Local News August 16, 2016 0
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association hosted their annual Ranch Rodeo Saturday, August 13, with perfect weather for the cowboys and cowgirls. Twelve teams competed for a chance at buckles and prize money in branding, doctoring, sorting, a relay race and trailer loading. Jorgenson J-Heart Ranch of Waubay finished first in three... Read more
Korbin Leddy Shares the Harvest and a Challenge
Local News August 15, 2016 0
It’s harvest time across South Dakota. Fields and backyard gardens are loaded with fresh produce. Korbin Leddy, 12, and his family are avid gardeners and often have more produce than they can eat. The Leddy’s can some for the winter and also donate tomatoes, cucumbers, and green beans to... Read more
Junior Busy Bees Provide 4-H Tour For OST Students
Local News August 15, 2016 0
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club hosted their annual tour of the Grant County 4-H grounds to 44 of the summer OST students on August 2, during Achievement Days. First, second and third grade students received tours of the animal barn and the static building. The fourth to sixth grade guests completed a... Read more
Tommy’s Popcorn Stand is hopping and popping. It’s moved again to the Jack and Jill Park one block south of Highway 12 on Second Street. Inside, you will find the Milbank Kiwanis Club selling popcorn and treats. But hurry, the stand will close at the end of August. During... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council provided 157 children with school supplies on Monday, August 8 at The Milbank Visitors Center. Heather Rise of Interlakes Community Action said, “This represents an increase of 20 children from last year.” The council also partnered with Feeding South Dakota and distributed 6,000 pounds of food to... Read more
Twin Brooks Threshing Show Celebrates 30 Years
Local News August 11, 2016 0
The Twin Brooks Threshing Show is celebrating its 30th birthday. Grab your party hat and overalls and head to the threshing grounds five miles west and one and one-half miles north of Milbank, this Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14. The old-fashioned threshing bee will feature: threshing, a... Read more
OTP and Co-Bank Donate to Community Transit Van
Local News August 10, 2016 0
Kevin Kouba of Otter Tail Power presented a check for $2,500 to Milbank Community Transit and Co-Bank matched that amount, for a total of $5,000. “We thank Otter Tail and Co-Bank for their generous donation,” stated Bill Tostenson, driver for Community Transit. “We are near $30,000 and close to... Read more
Love cars? Then cruise to Lake Farley this Saturday for the 29th Annual Car Show. Put on by the Full Throttle Car Club, the event is part of the Lake Farley Summer Event Series sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the... Read more
