MALST Hosts 12 & Under Meet in Milbank
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
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
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
Farley Fest Concert Needs Your Help
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

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

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
Bjordahl and Henrich Preschoolers Read 1000 Books
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
Firechiefs Run Out of Steam Against Ravens
The Milbank Firechiefs traveled to Castlewood to take on the Ravens on Wednesday, July 7. The Ravens defeated the Firechiefs  8-3. In the first inning, with two outs, Mitch Quade doubled to left field and Lance Frogner followed with an RBI double to give Milbank an early lead. Castlewood, however,... Read more
Joyce Kutzler

Joyce Kutzler

Obituaries July 11, 2021 0

Joyce Kutzler, age 93, of Clinton, MN, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Essentia Health – Graceville Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Graceville Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Firechiefs vs. Monarchs Canceled Tonight
The Milbank Firechiefs’ Eastern Dakota League game scheduled for Sunday evening, July 11, with Castlewood has been canceled by Castlewood. Castlewood’s decision results in a forfeit for the Monarchs. It also brings the Firechiefs’ season record to 9-6. Read more