The Milbank Police Department has added two part-time officers to their force. The pair took the oath of office on Tuesday, June 23, at the Grant County Courthouse. Zach Angerhofer and Wesley Bowsher were both hired at the Milbank City Council meeting in June. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren... Read more
Nancy Paulson retired this year after teaching in Milbank 27 years. She was cleaning out her room for the last time, throwing away old papers and sports programs, pens, and paper clips when she ran across a treasure. “It was fun remembering things I had forgotten over the years.... Read more
The Milbank VFW 16U and Post 9 Legion baseball teams started the season in Groton on Monday, June 22, after a delay due to COVID-19. Both teams suffered a loss. Milbank VFW 16U – 7 vs. Groton Jr. Legion – 9 Milbank suffered a 7-9 loss to Groton in... Read more
Next Monday and Tuesday, treat yourself to a cool, creamy malt. Try old-fashioned vanilla, rich chocolate, summertime strawberry, kid and adult-friendly oreo, or salted caramel. Malts come in 12 ounce or 16 oz. servings for a free-will donation. The Grant County 4-H malt wagon will be at the Grant... Read more
Sipe Brothers Win 9-9-9 Golf Tourney
Local News June 23, 2020 0
Brandon and Nick Sipe were the winners of the 9-9-9 scramble, best ball, and alternate shot golf tournament at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course in Milbank on Saturday, June 20. They earned top place in the A division with an eight-under- par score of 99.75. Lance Hamann and Blaine... Read more
Sunne and Hauger Win Walleye Fishing Tourney
Local News June 23, 2020 0
Dan Sunne and Chad Hauger were the top place winners at the Jason Kellen June Walleye Fishing Tournament on Big Stone Lake on Saturday, June 20. The duo caught a total of 13.61 pounds of walleyes. Their biggest fish weighed in at 3.14 pounds. Sunny and Hauger took home... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to hold a food giveaway in Milbank on Wednesday, June 24. The giveaway will be held in the main parking lot of Milbank High School from 3 – 4 p.m. This giveaway will include two boxes per... Read more
Gerald Lage
Obituaries June 23, 2020 0
Gerald Lage of Pahrump, NV, formerly of Milbank, SD, died on January 31, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV, at the age of 72. A graveside service will be held on July 15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. Gerald Lee Lage was born on August 15, 1946,... Read more
Brady Krause Pitches a Shutout for the Firechiefs
Local News June 23, 2020 0
Brady Krause had all the right stuff Sunday night, June 21. He pitched a shutout for the Milbank Firechiefs and helped lift them to a 13-0 victory against Bryant. Milbank now sits at 2-0 for the season. B. Krause surrendered zero runs on two hits over seven innings and struck out... Read more
Kack, Mead, and Minder Win Team Penning Event
Local News June 23, 2020 0
A hill full of spectators cheered on riders at the second team penning event for the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association on Saturday, June 20. Thirty-one teams participated. Jen Kack, Teresa Mead, and Louie Minder won first place for penning three head in 32.50 seconds. Jason Arndt, Harold Fischer, and... Read more
