MALST Swimmers Earn Awards
Milbank Area Swimming August 23, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team wrapped up its 2017 season with an awards banquet Sunday, August 20, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Season-end awards were given. Champion Swimmers were Amaya Street, first; Carter Gloe, second; and Aubrey Fraash, third. This award recognizes swimmers who were dedicated to the... Read more
Five Teens Involved in Fatal Crash Near Milbank
Local News August 23, 2017 4
MILBANK, S.D. – One teen died and four others were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon north of Milbank. The names of the five people are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer was northbound when the male driver lost control on the... Read more
Makenzie Pies
Obituaries August 23, 2017 0
Makenzie Pies, age 15 of rural LaBolt who died August 22, 2017, as the result of a vehicular accident. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Bill Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
Justin Mathiason Offers Advice for Hail Damaged Vehicles
Local News August 22, 2017 0
The hail storm Friday, August 18, wreaked havoc in the Milbank area. According to Justin Mathiason of Al’s Body Shop, they have a list of over 200 people with damaged cars. “We have been overwhelmed with customers coming in for estimates,” he said. “We have been working with almost... Read more
Bulldog Football Team Kicks Off Season
Milbank Area Football August 22, 2017 0
The Milbank High School Bulldogs open their 2017 season at Madison on Friday, August 25. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Dawgs will be under the direction of Jeremy Tostenson. Coach ‘T’ is in his 16th year as head coach and holds a 80-65 career record. He will... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Busy During Friday’s Storm
Local News August 22, 2017 1
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was busy Friday, August 18th. A storm pounded the area with rain and hail and caused widespread damage and flooding. Total rainfall was 2.69 inches, according to Dick Poppen, an employee for the City of Milbank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fire Chief... Read more
Girls Tennis Team Scores First Victory
Milbank Area Tennis August 22, 2017 0
The Milbank High School girls tennis team collected a victory in its opening match with BBE on August 19, at Cantine Courts in Milbank. The Lady Bulldogs rolled to a 7-2 win. “This was a nice win for our season and home opener,” said Milbank Head Coach Jim Dahl.... Read more
Community Encouraged to Serve Milbank
Local News August 21, 2017 0
Love of God and people has sparked the group Serve Milbank. “We want to do the things we believe God is calling us to do – be the church,” said Calvary Church Pastor Jake Helmstrom. “Our goal is to help meet the needs of people by showing them the... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club conducted two events in conjunction with the 2017 Grant County Achievement Days in Milbank. The club, led by Susan Karels, escorted the Milbank OST (Out of School Time) students on a tour of the 4-H Grounds during Achievement Days. The Midwest Dairy Association... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association held its fifth team penning event Saturday, August 19. Fifteen of the 25 teams penned at least one critter. The team of Milt Stengel, Kathy Tyler, and Mike McKernan took home the first place money. Second place went to Donald Peterson, Steve Hamman, and... Read more
