The Milbank Firechiefs defeated the Castlewood Monarchs 4-2 on Wednesday, July 8, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The win preserved Milbank’s unbeaten record, which now sits at 7-0. Milbank got things moving in the first inning, when Tristan Hall doubled on the opening pitch to score... Read more
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners hosted the South Dakota VFW 14U Class A Region 2 Baseball Tournament. Milbank lost 11-1 to Madison White in their opening game of the tournament and 11-0 to Warner-Ipswich-Northwestern (W.I.N.) in the consolation bracket. Milbank – 1 vs. Madison White – 11 Milbank opened... Read more
Gene McKernan
Obituaries July 11, 2020 0
Francis Gene “Mac” McKernan, age 83, of rural Twin Brooks, SD died at his residence on July 10, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass, and... Read more
Elmer Athey
Obituaries July 11, 2020 0
A memorial service for Elmer Athey will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. A luncheon will follow at the community center. Elmer Clyde Athey, age 76, passed away on Thursday, July 9th, 2020, at his home in Big Stone... Read more
LaWayne Rethke
Obituaries July 10, 2020 0
LaWayne Rethke, age 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 10, 2020. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. Pastor Timothy Koch officiated. A gathering of friends and family for LeWayne Rethke will be held at the Mundwiler... Read more
Robert Hinders
Obituaries July 10, 2020 0
Robert Hinders, age 84, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on July 2, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m.... Read more
Deadline for FSA Nominations is August 3
Local News July 9, 2020 0
It’s not too late to nominate yourself or someone else to your local FSA county committee. According to Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County USDA Farm Service Agency, the nomination period ends on August 3. Foster says, “This year, nominations and elections will be held in LAA... Read more
David Collins, MD has joined Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) at the Northside Medical Clinic in Ortonville. Dr. Collins received his medical degree in 2017 from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Additionally, he completed his emergency medicine residency this... Read more
Hey, kids! Tommy’s Popcorn stand will open for the summer this Saturday, July 11. Kids of all ages can treat themselves to hot and buttery popcorn, candy, sno cones, root beer, and water. According to Kay O’Farrell, a member of the MIlbank Kiwanis, the stand will be open Saturdays only... Read more
Milbank Legion Post 9 split games in double-header baseball action on Monday, July 6, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The locals won 10-6 in the first game and lost 6-5 in the second. Milbank Post 9 – 10 vs. Castlewood-Clear Lake – 6 Milbank took the... Read more
