Rob Holmquist
Obituaries August 9, 2021 0
Robin “Rob” Holmquist, age 61, of Milbank, SD, died on August 5, at Avantara in Milbank. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Robin Roy Holmquist was born on February 11, 1960, in Webster, SD. He was the oldest of four children born to Atley and... Read more
Lyle Wittnebel
Obituaries August 9, 2021 0
Lyle Wittnebel, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on August 9, 2021, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Walter Township, MN. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., on... Read more
Milbank Elementary School is conducting an open house for all students and parents on August 11 from 4 – 6 pm. See the classrooms and visit with the staff. Milbank Middle School’s orientation for all students in sixth grade and any middle school students new to the district and... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs defeated the Platte Killer Tomatoes by a score of 8-4 in the first round of the 2021 South Dakota Amateur Baseball State Tournament. The game took place on Wednesday, August 4, in Mitchell. Justin Larson started on the mound for Milbank. After a quick 1-2-3 top... Read more
Eric Townsend Selected as 2021 Track and Field Head Coach of the Year
Local NewsMilbank Area Track and Field August 5, 2021 0
Eric Townsend, track and field coach for Milbank High School, was named the Area 1 Class A Head Coach of the Year for 2021 by the South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association (SDCCTFCA). Townsend led the MHS boys’ track team to a runner-up finish at... Read more
MALST swimmers ended their summer with a splash! The Sea Lions brought home the third-place team trophy from the seasonal championship meet by racking up 947 points on Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, at Webster. The Milbank Area swimmers also received the Wayne Stillson Spirit Award and trophy for the second year in a row. Coach... Read more
José Alonso Flores de Salazar, a graduate of the MHS Class of 2021, has already lived a life of adventure. José, also known as Alonso, was born in Mexico and did not move to the United States until he was in sixth grade. His dad is employed by Mill Valley Dairy... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Heading to State Tournament
Milbank Area Baseball August 3, 2021 0
The Firechiefs will play the first game in the 89th South Dakota Amateur Baseball Tournament which starts on Wednesday, August 4, at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. Milbank takes on the Platte Killer Tomatoes (11-7) at 5:30 p.m. The Firechiefs punched their ticket to the state tournament when they finished... Read more
All athletes in grades 7-12 who are interested in joining the cross country team this fall are expected to attend these events: Wednesday, August 11 – 6 p.m. — Mandatory athlete meeting about fundraising. Held in the high school theatre. Wednesday, August 11 – 7 p.m. — Mandatory parent/athlete meeting in the high school theatre. Thursday, August... Read more
The Grant County Library announced the Tails and Tales 2021 Summer Reading Program top readers.Winners included:PreK – K — Champion Reader Lincoln Kiley and Reserve Champion Reader Vivian Mathiason. Grades 1 – 2 — Champion Reader Aspen Kiley and Reserve Champion Reader Chelsea Granquist (not pictured).Grades 3 – 5 — Champion... Read more
