The second food giveaway of 2023 sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) and offered in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota, is set for Wednesday, June 14, from 4-5 p.m. Brenda Maass, of GCCSC and coordinator for Milbank’s event, says, “The giveaway will again be held in... Read more
The Firechiefs suffered their first defeat of the season Sunday, June 11, on the road. Milbank faced Lake Norden in an afternoon game. Merik Junker and Brady Krause posted Milbank’s only two hits. The final score was 3-0.After their loss to the Lakers, the Firechiefs look to get back... Read more
Post 9 Sweeps Sisseton
Milbank Area Baseball June 13, 2023 0
American Legion Post 9 took on Sisseton in a doubleheader at Pribyl Park in Milbank on Thursday, June 8. Milbank rallied in the sixth inning of the first game to take a late lead and claim the win 5-2. The bats stayed hot in game two when Milbank routed... Read more
Firechiefs Perfect After Two This Season
Milbank Area Baseball June 13, 2023 0
The Firechiefs headed back into action on the road in Colman on Wednesday, May 31. Milbank scorched the Ramona Express 8-6 in their second game to improve to 2-0 in the Eastern Dakota League (EDL). The Firechiefs didn’t waste any time getting on the board. In the top of... Read more
The American Legion Post 9 baseball team traveled to Groton on Saturday, June 10 to face Post 39. Milbank fell 16-6 (F/6) to the home team in their only game.Milbank tied the game in the top of the second inning when Merik Junker singled to right field, stole second and third,... Read more
What do Brigette Downes, Sheryl Downes, and Churchill Downs have in common? They were all part of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Horse racing fans know the Kentucky Derby– the greatest two minutes in sports – has been held at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Kentucky, for nearly 150 years. This... Read more
Firechiefs Red Hot in Win Over Castlewood
Milbank Area Baseball June 10, 2023 0
The Firechiefs were back in action on Wednesday, June 7. Milbank hosted the Castlewood Monarchs in the Chiefs’ first home game of the season. Taylor Boerger earned the win on the mound by pitching a two-hit shutout in seven innings. He recorded 13 strikeouts.Milbank got their offense rolling in the bottom... Read more
Milbank vs. WebsterThe Milbank 14U Junior Teener baseball team split wins with Webster in their season opener on Monday, June 5, at Pribyl Park. Milbank secured a 12-1 victory in the first game fueled by a Mack Kopelin inside-the-park Grand Slam. They fell 10-3 in the second game.Jaxson Wiese... Read more
Milbank’s Post 9 Legion baseball team hosted the Arnold Larsen Tournament at Pribyl Park during the weekend of June 2-4. Milbank defeated Claremont 7-0 and lost to Groton 20-12 in pool play. They fell to Volga 14-0 in their placement matchup on Sunday. Milbank played the late game on... Read more
It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk marks its 26th year this Friday, June 9. Events begin at 5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The annual walk helps to financially support over 100 individuals and families each year in their day-to-day struggle with cancer. It also offers... Read more
