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
Ron Thompson
Obituaries June 13, 2023 0
Ronald “Ron” Thompson, age 71, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 5:00... Read more
Kristine Lagred
Obituaries June 12, 2023 0
Kristine Lagred, age 50, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on June 11, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home Chapel in Milbank. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.... 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
Evelyn Gannon
Obituaries June 12, 2023 0
Evelyn Gannon, age 93, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Joseph Daoust will celebrate the... 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
