The Milbank Firechiefs ended the game early by virtue of the 10-run rule as they downed the Clear Lake Slough Sharks 15-5 on Sunday, July 12, on the road. The Chiefs’ season record now stands at 8-0. Milbank started the game on fire with six runs. They added a... Read more
Taking home first place in the July 11 Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association team penning event were Blair Wittnebel, Nikki Roggenbuck, and Brandon Feabarg. They clocked a time of 28.72 seconds. Second place went to Joanie Hills, Tom Graham, and Louie Minder with a time of 33.24 seconds. Craig Magedanz,... Read more
Cyndy Larsen Joins Grant County Visiting Neighbors
Local News July 14, 2020 0
Cyndy Larsen has joined the Grant County Visiting Neighbors Program. The program assists the elderly and disabled of Grant County with personal care, laundry, and light housekeeping to help them remain in their homes. Cyndy, who recently retired from the Milbank school lunch program, lives in rural Stockholm with... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs defeated the Castlewood Monarchs 4-2 on Wednesday, July 8, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The win preserved Milbank’s unbeaten record, which now sits at 7-0. Milbank got things moving in the first inning, when Tristan Hall doubled on the opening pitch to score... Read more
David Collins, MD has joined Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) at the Northside Medical Clinic in Ortonville. Dr. Collins received his medical degree in 2017 from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Additionally, he completed his emergency medicine residency this... Read more
Hey, kids! Tommy’s Popcorn stand will open for the summer this Saturday, July 11. Kids of all ages can treat themselves to hot and buttery popcorn, candy, sno cones, root beer, and water. According to Kay O’Farrell, a member of the MIlbank Kiwanis, the stand will be open Saturdays only... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Remain Unbeaten
Milbank Area Baseball July 8, 2020 0
The Milbank Firechiefs collected two more wins to add to their unbeaten record. They now sit at 6-0 after defeating Sisseton and Clark. On Sunday, July 5, Milbank slid past Clark 8-7 in a road game. The Firechiefs got out to a six-run lead in the seventh inning, but... Read more
Big Stone Lake Fishing Report
Local News July 8, 2020 0
According to Jeny Koplin of Schmidt’s Landing, the perch and bluegill have been biting on Big Stone Lake. “People are reeling in perch using small jigs or a lure called Schucks with a variety of bait. Some anglers are using spikes and wax worms to catch more, but with... Read more
Rhianna Cantine, a recent MHS graduate, is the lead teacher of tennis lessons offered this summer by the Milbank Area Tennis Association. The lessons began June 8 at Cantine Courts. Fourteen athletes, ages kindergarten through fifth grade, enrolled to learn a new sport or improve their skills. “So many... Read more
You’re home in bed at 3 a.m.and hear sirens. Do you roll over and go to sleep? If you get up, get dressed, grab your gear, and race into a burning building, you’re probably a firefighter. And most likely a volunteer — three out of four American firefighters are... Read more
