“Orange” you excited? Everybody is heading to Treat Street on Main Street in Milbank again this year. Call it dèjá boo or call it fun. Milbank merchants will lift your spirits from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, October 31. All kids are invited. It’s not just witchful thinking either. It’s... Read more
A used book sale and a vendor show will be held at the Big Stone City Community Center on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Also, get breakfast and lunch for a free will donation. The Big Stone City Branch Public Library will host the book... Read more
MHS Quartets to Perform in 70th All-State Concert
Local News October 25, 2022 0
MHS choir director, Miriam Schwenn, announced two mixed quartets from Milbank High School have been selected to join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra in the 70th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra. The musicians will rehearse and perform at the Denny Sanford Premier Center of Sioux Falls. The Grand... Read more
Sod has been installed at the new American Legion baseball field at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Crews from R & A Fields of Springfield, Ohio, began the process on Monday. October 17, and finished the field Friday evening, October 21. The sod they put down is a four-way... Read more
The family of Jason “JJ” Jurgens would like to express a sincere Thank You for all the love, thoughts, prayers, support, cards, food, visits and generosity during this very difficult time in our family. Thank you to those that planned the benefits for Jason, Kathy and the family and... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Dispatched to Three Calls on Sunday
Local News October 25, 2022 0
Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, said, “The Milbank Fire Department had a busy Sunday.” According to Chief Giesen, on Sunday, October 23, the team was dispatched to the former Milbank Mutual Insurance building at 9:45 a.m. Giesen reported, “The alarm was in the mechanical room. No signs of smoke... Read more
Milbank Starts Strong in Final Game of Football Season
Milbank Area Football October 25, 2022 0
Milbank held a 6-0 lead in the first quarter of their football game against West Central on Thursday, October 20, at A.B. Campbell Stadium in Milbank. West Central received the kick-off after the Bulldogs deferred, but Milbank’s defense stopped the Trojans on all three downs. When the Bulldogs had... Read more
Richard Schamber
Obituaries October 25, 2022 0
Richard Schamber, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate the service. Burial will be at Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Roncalli for the First Time Since 2016
Milbank Area Volleyball October 25, 2022 0
The Milbank girls’ volleyball team defeated Roncalli for the first time since 2016 on Tuesday, October 18, in Aberdeen. They raked in the victory at 3-2. Set scores were 14-25, 25-19, 25-18, 19-25, and 15-10. According to Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, 2016 was the last time Milbank beat... Read more
Carl Maas
Obituaries October 21, 2022 0
Carl Maas, age 94, of Odessa, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Ortonville Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. The service will be lived streamed and recorded and viewable below this... Read more
