Margaret Ringger
Obituaries June 28, 2022 0
Margaret (Mrs. Robert) Ringger, age 76, of Dumont, MN, passed away on June 27, 2022, in Breckenridge, MN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity-Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN. Margaret’s family will greet friends at the church from... Read more
Milbank Vietnam Veterans Receive Pins
Local News June 28, 2022 0
Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was in Milbank on Monday, June 27, to present commemorative pins to Vietnam veterans. “So many of our Vietnam veterans weren’t welcomed home properly. This ceremony is a small way to right that wrong and give recognition that’s long overdue. I’m grateful for the opportunity to... Read more
Deb Huebner
Obituaries June 27, 2022 0
Deborah Huebner, age 65, of Correll, MN, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Dom Boerger Throws a No-Hitter
Milbank Area Baseball June 24, 2022 0
Sunday, June 19, started out as a special day because it was Father’s Day. It turned out to be extra special for Dom Boerger and the Milbank Firechiefs. Boerger threw a no-hitter against the Clark Traders. He recorded 17 strikeouts and walked only one batter in the seven innings... Read more
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
