The 740th Transportation Company of the South Dakota National Guard held its annual family picnic on Saturday, July 10, at Hartford Beach on Big Stone Lake. Sergeant First Class Brandon Peery says about 150-200 people attend the picnic each year. All of the guests are members of the 740th Transportation... Read more
Post 9 Defeats Beresford at Rotary Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball July 14, 2021 0
The American Legion Post 9 baseball team played in the Clark Rotary Tournament on July 9-11. Milbank played Beresford, Wessington Springs, and Aberdeen. Milbank defeated Beresford 3-0 in Game 1, fell to Wessington Springs 3-2 and was defeated by Aberdeen 9-0. In Game 1, Milbank took on Beresford Post... Read more
Joe Schulte, 14, son of David and Elizabeth Schulte of Milbank, took first place in the 15 & Under division at the Sioux Falls Open Disc Golf Tournament. Isaac Graham, 15, son of Tom and Jessica Graham of Milbank, took third. The tournament was held at Tuthill Park in Sioux... Read more
MALST Hosts 12 & Under Meet in Milbank
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The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team hosted a 12 & Under meet on Tuesday, July 6. Coach Jodi Street said, “Thirty four of our younger Sea Lions took to the blocks to compete. It was great to see so many of our younger kids participate at our home facility... Read more
Junior Teeners Ready for Region Tournament
Milbank Area Baseball July 14, 2021 0
The Milbank 14U Junior Teener baseball team took on the Lake Norden 14U team on Thursday, July 8, at Pribyl Park in Milbank. After seven innings, Milbank fell to Lake Norden 9-3. Milbank struck first in the bottom of the second when Josh Pederson drew a bases-loaded walk to score... Read more
New Milbank City Council Members Sworn In
Local News July 13, 2021 0
The Milbank City Council met Monday, July 12, at the Milbank Visitors Center for their regular monthly meeting. Before the July meeting commenced, the council dealt with old business in a separate meeting which included the members who were on the board in June. They approved the June council... Read more
Calling all individuals, families, and groups! The Milbank Area Chamber needs volunteers for the Farley Fest Country Concert. The concert features headliner Casey Donahew and the opening act of Allie Colleen on Saturday, July 31. Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber, says 12 to 15 people are needed to act... Read more
Avis Weber Aden
Obituaries July 13, 2021 0
Avis Weber Aden, age 88, of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 12, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial is pending and a complete obituary is forthcoming. Read more
Arlene Fields
Obituaries July 12, 2021 0
Arlene Mae Fields age 90 of Stockholm, SD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Milbank, SD on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Elim Evangelical Mission Church at Stockholm, SD. Pastor Jim Robertson will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
Brynley Henrich and Jonathan, Thomas, and William Bjordahl have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The early literacy program is sponsored by the Grant County Library and Great Western Bank in Milbank. Parents of the preschoolers include Nate and Molly Henrich and Travis and Emily Bjordahl of Milbank. Great Western Bank in Milbank partnered with the library to... Read more
