BSWC Gives Back
Local News June 21, 2016 0
The organizers of the Big Stone Walleye Classic (BSWC) made two donations to charities from the proceeds of this year’s fishing tournament. A $250 donation was given to the 2016 Camp Daniel and another $250 donation was made to Together 2016. A group from Calvary Church in Milbank will... Read more
The Milbank junior teener baseball team captured the championship title in the B division of the Watertown Coca-Cola tournament Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12. Milbank secured the title with a 13-11 victory over Groton in the championship tilt. The locals trailed early at 6-5 after the first two innings.... Read more
The status of the general fund and a preliminary review of the budget for the 2016-2017 school year were discussed at the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, June 13. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the district is poised to reduce the mill... Read more
Legion Post 9 Wins Double Headers
Milbank Area Baseball June 20, 2016 0
The Milbank American Legion Post 9 baseball team captured four wins during two double headers. They downed Aurora 6-5 and 11-0 and beat Sisseton 9-3 and 10-6. The locals battled Aurora June 9, in double header action on the road. In the opening game, Post 9 plated four runs... Read more
MALST Competes at Brookings and Fargo
Milbank Area Swimming June 20, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team competed in a three-day high point meet in Brookings, June 10-12. Ten of the team’s swimmers earned high point places. “The swimmers did a great job. Milbank was only one of two summer teams participating in this meet,” explained head coach Jodi Street.... Read more
Action continues to increase during the third week of the Milbank youth tennis league at Cantine Courts. Following are this week’s scores along with the standings after three weeks of play. Week Three Scores Maroon League – Mitch Quade defeated Ethan Bohn, 10-3. Red League – Nathan Loutsch outlasted... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Malt Wagon served over 3,500 malts during the three-day event June 6-8. The event raised over $4,000 for the Grant County 4-H and Shooting Sports programs. New activities implemented for youth include aquatic robotics, Lego storytelling, and a year-round sewing club. The event is run... Read more
Rosalie (Mrs. Charles) Overby
Obituaries June 20, 2016 0
Rosalie (Mrs. Charles) Overby, age 75 of Wilmot died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Summit. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be at the church one... Read more
Curt and Charlie Berkner grew up following their father, Jim, around his excavating business. Like most young boys, they couldn’t resist playing in the dirt. Now, 49 years later, they all continue to work side by side. The trio owns and operates Berkner Excavating & Gravel in Milbank. Jim... Read more
The MHS boys and girls golf programs hosted their annual Bulldog Open fundraiser June 12, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The father-son team of Phil Seehafer, Sean Zimny, Ryan Schreurs, and Stu Schreurs carded a 63 to win the tournament. The event raised $1,080 for the golf programs. “A... Read more
