The Milbank Post 9 Legion baseball team traveled to Groton on Tuesday night, July 12, to take on the Groton Junior Legion team. Milbank fell 6-7 in the single-game contest. In the first inning, Kaden Krause and Cole Swenson drew back-to-back walks. Kellen Hoeke followed with a single to load the... Read more
Weinberg Sworn In at City Council Meeting
Local News July 12, 2022 0
The Milbank City Council convened for their regular meeting on Monday, July 11, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The council approved the minutes from the June 13 and June 20 meetings. No treasurer’s report was presented. Bills in the amount $432,820.41 were approved for payment. Mayor Pat Raffety thanked... Read more
The Fairmont Cardinals, coached by Don Waletich, a 1984 graduate of Milbank High School, took home the trophy and the title at the 2022 Minnesota State High School League Baseball Class AA State Tournament. It was Fairmont’s 11th trip to the state tournament and their fourth trip to the... Read more
Muriel Geier
Obituaries July 12, 2022 0
Muriel Geier, age 102, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Avantara – Watertown Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Vicky” O’Farrell
Obituaries July 12, 2022 0
Victoria “Vicky” O’Farrell, age 79, of Marvin, SD, passed away on July 11, 2022, in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Dr. Peter Reynen will officiate. Burial will be in Osceola # 1... Read more
Milbank police are investigating a chain of vehicle burglaries believed to have occurred during the early morning hours of July 11. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren says, “The department received a report at about 6 a.m. of a suspicious person looking in vehicles near the St. Williams Care Center. An... Read more
Sharon Berglund
Obituaries July 11, 2022 0
Sharon Berglund, age 56, of LaBolt, SD, passed away on July 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Covenant Church in rural Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.... Read more
Milbank took fourth place at the 8U State Tournament in Bryant on July 8-10. The tournament included 20 teams from across South Dakota. On Friday, Milbank defeated Clark 13-2. On Saturday, Milbank was defeated by Beresford at 7-9 and the Dell Rapids Red at 5-2. With a 1-2 record... Read more
This Sunday, July 10, breakfast is going to be the most important meal of the day and many days to come! A benefit brunch for liver transplant recipient Jason Jurgens will be held at the Wilmot Community Center from 10 am until 1 pm. Enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast,... Read more
Clara Andrews
Obituaries July 8, 2022 0
Clara Andrews, age 87, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be... Read more
