The First Annual Post 9 Pancake Feed will be held at the Milbank Fire Hall on Sunday, June 26, from 9 a.m. until noon. A free will offering is requested.Proceeds from the pancake feed will go to activities supported by Milbank Legion Birch-Miller Post 9, American Legion Auxiliary Birch-Miller Post 9,... Read more
The Milbank Junior Teeners played Saturday, June 18, in a round robin tournament at Pribyl Park. The 14U bracket also included Webster, Groton, and Britton. Milbank defeated Webster 10-2, fell to Groton 5-2, and defeated Britton 7-4 to end the tournament 2-1. In game one against Webster, Milbank got their offense... Read more
Many Firsts Won by Milbank Swimmers at 41st Annual Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming June 23, 2022 0
The 41st Annual Milbank Invitational was held June 17 -18 at Unity Health and Fitness Center. Adrienne Korth was selected Swimmer of the Meet. Coaches stated, “Adrienne had time improvements and was willing to help in a relay to fill the team. Adrienne also works very hard in practice and with a... Read more
City Council Approves Two Bids for Baseball Complex
Local News June 22, 2022 0
The Milbank City Council convened for a special meeting on Monday, June 20. Councilmembers Mike Hanson and Scott Hoekke were absent, but a quorum was present. The agenda for the meeting included the canvassing of the votes from the recent election and two Legion Baseball complex bids. The first... Read more
Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Management, says Milbank got hit harder than some of the other areas in the county that also experienced severe thunderstorms on Monday night, June 20. The storm caused power outages around the area, and at least 500 customers in the Milbank area lost... Read more
Fire Destroys Vince Meyer Residence and Welberg Barn
Local News June 22, 2022 0
On Saturday, June 18, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the Vince Meyer residence at 15519 486th Avenue. The Milbank department was called in to assist the Nassau fire team. Milbank Fire Chief, David Giesen, said, “Upon arrival, firefighters found the house fully... Read more
Valeria Pond
Obituaries June 22, 2022 0
Valeria A.C. Pond, age 87, formerly of the Peever area, passed away on June 21, 2022, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Peever Lutheran Church. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
Mark Daschner and Troy Behsman tipped the scales at 21.05 pounds to net first place and the $4,500 in prize money at the 41st Annual Big Stone Walleye Classic. The event was held on Big Stone Lake on Saturday, June 18. Doug DeVries and Dalton Koch’s fish weighed in at... Read more
Milbank’s U8 baseball team attended the Groton Tournament on Saturday, June 11. The U8s started the day by playing Borge (Aberdeen). They defeated them 5-2. In the next round, they destroyed the Groton Red 22-5 to advance to the championship round. In the championship game Milbank faced Hennigan (Aberdeen)... Read more
Lowell Dockter
Obituaries June 20, 2022 0
Lowell Dockter, age 96, of South Shore, SD, passed away on June 19, 2022, in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate and burial with military honors will be held at... Read more
