The total number of dollars the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation has donated to Feeding South Dakota now tips the scales at over $2.4M. Their latest contribution — a check for $332,110 — was delivered onstage during their 10th Annual Prime Time Gala at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls on Saturday night, June 24. ... Read more
Firefighters Battle Nine Fires Along RR Tracks
Local News July 20, 2023 0
Firefighters from Milbank, Summit, and Marvin responded to nine fires along railroad tracks on Tuesday July 18. The call came in at 4 p.m. The fires extended along the tracks near Highway 12 from 462nd Street to 467th Street. Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen said, “Train traffic was halted... Read more
The final day of the Summer Reading program at the Big Stone City Branch Library was full of fun and root beer floats. The 29 kids who participated recorded 297 hours of reading during the six-week program. The finale was held on July 19 at the library with 24 of the... Read more
The Second Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Milbank Alumni Tennis Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 29, during Farley Fest weekend. The tournament will be played at Cantine Courts and is expected to last from 9 a.m – 2 p.m. An optional warm-up time is scheduled from 8:30 –... Read more
Milbank School Registration Set for August 1-2
Local News July 19, 2023 0
Time flies, especially in the summer. August 16 will be the first day of school for students in the Milbank School District. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.Registration is set for Tuesday, August 1, from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. and Wednesday, August 2, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. School... Read more
Registration at St. Lawrence School is scheduled from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1.Assigned times for parents include:A – J — 8 to 10 a.m. K – R — 10 a.m. to noon S – Z — noon to 2 p.m. Those who aren’t able to attend at their... Read more
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners won their regional tournament on July 11 in Flandreau. They defeated Sisseton 17-2 and Flandreau 11-1. They also took down Volga 17-7 in the championship to win the title. Junior Teener coach Brady Femling commented, “The guys are playing the best baseball I have... Read more
Milbank Boy Scout Troop 45, including their three newest Eagle Scouts, put their skills into practice on an expedition to the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota. The six-man team arrived in Ely, Minnesota, on Thursday, July 6 to meet their outfitter and finish preparing for a four-day and three-night... Read more
Everyone is welcome, and there’s still time to sign up for the Bulldog Booster Club’s second annual fundraiser at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Saturday, July 29. Registration is from 8-9 a.m. The shotgun start for 18 holes is at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Booster Club. The... Read more
Milbank Fire and Rescue Puts Out Garbage Truck Fire
Local News July 18, 2023 0
The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched to Twin Brooks on Friday July 14, at 10:15 a.m. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, “Upon arrival firefighters found a garbage truck with its right rear tires on fire.” Giesen said, “The team quickly extinguished the flames and checked for hot spots... Read more
