Lenny Stahl’s BBQ Hobby Leads to Q-Fest Partnership
“I went to Q Fest in 2019 and bit into a rib. The flavor exploded in my mouth. It was the best rib I’d ever tasted in my whole life,” recalls Lenny Stahl, co-owner of Dakota Storage Buildings. “The experience inspired me. By November, I had purchased equipment and... Read more
Hurry if You Want to Win a Ranger
Want to win the 2023 Ranger the Milbank Bulldogs Booster Club is giving away tomorrow? How about $1000? Better hurry! Tickets are almost gone. Only 600 raffle tickets were available and less than 20 are left. Stop in to Midwest Power Sports today until 5:30 p.m. Or take a... Read more
Junior Teeners Stymied in 14U State Tournament
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners traveled south to Elk Point for the 2023 VFW 14U State Tournament last weekend, July 21-23. Milbank went into the tourney as Region 3A champions. They clinched the title this year for the first time since 2015. It  was also the first time Milbank punched their... Read more
Deadline to Apply for School Supplies Giveaway is Friday, July 28
The Grant County Christian Service Council is sponsoring their annual back-to-school supplies giveaway on August 2. The deadline to complete an application for the giveaway is Friday, July 28. To qualify you must be a resident of Grant County, and you must be currently receiving assistance from at least THREE of... Read more
Get Fired Up to Start Farley Fest Friday Night
Farley Fest 2023 starts off with a bang this Friday night, July 28, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Fireworks go off at dusk or about 9:30 p.m. But there’s a ton of things to do before that!  Vendors, food trucks, and the beer garden will be set up... Read more
David Arens

David Arens

Obituaries July 26, 2023 0

David Stanley Arens, age 74 of Graceville, MN, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 4:00... Read more
Miranda Koepke

Miranda Koepke

Obituaries July 23, 2023 0

Miranda Lynn Koepke, age 28, of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 22, 2023, as a result of a vehicular accident. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be held... Read more
Francis Van Sambeek
Francis L. Van Sambeek, age 95 of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 21, 2023, in Watertown, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Post 9 Rumbles at Regions
The  American Legion Post 9 baseball team rumbled with three rivals this week during Regions. In the tournament hosted by Ortonville, Milbank beat Sisseton in the first round 5-4, lost to Castlewood 13-8, and fell to Webster 9-7. In game one, Milbank squared off with Sisseton Post 50. Post... Read more
Firechiefs to Fight for Spot in State Tourney
The Firechiefs begin their bid for a berth at State on Saturday, July 22, in Clark. They take on the Ramona Express at 2 pm. Milbank enters the District 1B tournament as the No. 2 seed. The top seed went to the Lake Norden Lakers. The Firechiefs ended their... Read more