Holscher and Bredvik Win WCGC Golf Tourney
Ted Holscher and Kipp Bredvik were the top winners of the 2020 Whetstone Creek Golf Course Invitational golf tournament in Milbank on July 10 – 12. The duo collected $5,440 from the Calcutta payout. Steve Hoffmann and Dave Torgerson took second place. The top eight teams were: third –... Read more
Kellen Hoeke Hits Walk-Off Single for Post 9 Victory
Kellen Hoeke hit a walk-off single to push Milbank Post 9 to a 2-1 victory against Redfield on Sunday, July 12, in front of a home crowd. The win moved Post 9 to a 4-5 season record. Milbank 2 vs. Redfield 1 In a pitching duel, Post 9 squeezed... Read more
Grant County Library Offers New Book Walk for Summer Reading Program
A new book walk in the park entitled, Nice Try, Tooth Fairy, just went up at the Grant County Library in Milbank. The story begins by the library’s front door and continues into the park surrounding the library. It’s all part of the 2020 Summer Reading Program. This summer,... Read more
Meal and Luminary Event at MHS Parking Lot for It Only Takes A Spark
The 2020 It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk has been rescheduled to July 24 with a brand new look in fundraising for Grant County cancer patients. The traditional cancer walk core committee members have created a new format this year including a drive-thru meal and viewing of luminaries.... Read more
VFW Teeners Belt Out 17 Runs in First Inning
The Milbank 16U VFW Teener baseball team nearly finished the game before it started. They belted out 17 runs in the opening inning against Webster on Friday, July 10. Milbank only added one more run to their score in the second, but it was more than enough to post... Read more
City Council Approves No Parking Any Time on Streets Near New School
The Milbank City Council held their regular meeting on July 13 at 7 p.m. in the Milbank Community Room. Josh Karels was sworn in as the newest member of the city council. Karels was appointed by Mayor Pat Raffety to fill a one-year term for Ward Three. The seat... Read more
Firechiefs Douse Clear Lake to Keep Winning Streak
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
Wittnebel, Roggenbuck, and Feabarg Win Latest Team Penning Event
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
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
Cancer Walk Online Auction Going On Now
The online auction for It Takes a Spark is going on now through Friday, July 17. Place your bid on 118 items. Proceeds go to benefit cancer patients in all areas of Grant County. Choose from: Picnic supplies, food and drink gift certificates, lottery tickets, and Ol’ Mill Bucks.... Read more