The fourth of July festivities at Lake Farley Park Monday went off with a bang and were rated a success by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We really didn’t know what to expect, but it was well received and turned out great,” stated Abbey Angerhofer, chamber board president... Read more
Vacation Bible School 2016 at Valley Baptist Church chose the Beacon Center of Watertown as its mission. The Beacon provides assistance to adults and children experiencing a domestic violence crisis. Pastor Brian McFaden and his wife, Meggan, issued a challenge to the students – donate 50 items. The wish... Read more
Youth Go Around The World At 4-H Camp
Local News July 5, 2016 0
Eight Grant County 4-H members embarked on an adventure to 4-H camp at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer June 22-25. Pictured attending the camp were back row, left to right, Alex Adolph, Sara Koepke, Benett Street, William Karels, Isaac Sousa, Susan Karels and Jason Karels. Middle row, Elyse Reede,... Read more
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Farmer’s Market in the parking lot of the Milbank Visitor Center beginning Tuesday, July 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. “Any vendors interested in selling their goods can just show up that day without registering in advance,” stated Laura Kelly, chamber... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
Mertens Family Wins Big at Battle of the Borders
Local News June 30, 2016 0
Fifty 4-H’ers from the tri-state area of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota went head to head in the 2016 Battle of the Borders Showdown. Lindsey Mertens was named Grand Champion for her market steer in the market beef show. McKenzie Mertens was fourth overall and Garrett Mertens was... Read more
Chiefs Advise Fireworks Safety
Local News June 30, 2016 0
Independence Day is Monday. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren remind everyone to put safety first when shooting fireworks. As a result of fireworks activities, 18,000 to 20,000 fire calls are answered in the U.S. each year during the 4th of July holiday. “The City of... Read more
Townsend Named Track Coach Of The Year
Local News June 28, 2016 0
Milbank High School head track and field coach, Eric Townsend, was named the 2016 Area 1 Class A Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Track and Field Coaches Association. Townsend began his teaching and coaching career in Milbank in 2001. He has been on the track and... Read more
“We were excited to see such a phenomenal turnout for our first event in the Lake Farley Summer Series,” said Laura Kelly, Milbank Area Chamber Interim Director. “About 500 people attended Q-Fest and the ski show. It was an amazing start and we look forward to our next event... Read more
Grace Scheff, of Milbank, along with her children Julie and Duane, recently made a generous donation to American Legion Birch-Miller Post 9 in memory of husband and father, Robert Scheff. The donation was given for the purchase of new honor guard uniforms and a gun safe to store the honor... Read more
