Milbank Teeners Host Regions
The Milbank VFW Teener baseball team hosts the Northeast Region 15-16 tournament at Legion Field in Milbank. Four teams battle for a state tournament berth. On Wednesday, July 26, Volga is pitted against Sisseton at 5 p.m. and Milbank faces Clear Lake in the second game. The championship game... Read more
Joyce Gruba

Joyce Gruba

Obituaries July 25, 2017

Joyce Marie Gruba, age 70, of Milbank died July 25, 2017 at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Services will be held on Monday, July 31, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 30,... Read more
Parking and Free Rides for Downtown Tuesdays
Downtown Tuesdays keep getting better! Downtown Tuesdays start at 4 p.m. every Tuesday on Main Street in Milbank. But where can you find a parking spot? Beginning today, just pull into one of the City of Milbank parking lots behind Speedway Bar and Grill or Great Western Bank. You’ll... Read more
JP Lindquist Captures Tennis Title
MHS alumnus JP Lindquist captured the men’s 3.5 singles title at the Asfora/Clayton South Dakota Adult Open. The tennis tournament was held in Sioux Falls from July 21-23. In the opening round, Lindquist downed Buysse from Brookings, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3. In semi-final action, he secured a 6-1 6-3 victory... Read more
4-H’ers Ride in State Horse Show
The South Dakota 4-H Horse Show took place July 17-19 at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron. Cassidy Schwagel, Brooke Schwagel, Marion Mischel, and Claire Mischel represented Grant County. Cassidy Schwagel won a purple ribbon and second place in the junior English showmanship. She also won a purple... Read more
Viola Street Project on Schedule
Construction continues on South Viola Street in Milbank. According to Jason Kettwig, administrator for the City of Milbank, “We are on track and scheduled to have asphalt laid before school starts.” The concrete crew is working on driveways, sidewalks, and approaches. “Once that work is done, we finish grading... Read more
City Plans to Demolish House
The Grant County commissioners approved deeding Lot 17, Block 59, to the City of Milbank during its regular meeting on Friday, July 21. The residential lot at 133 Diggs Avenue contains a home in foreclosure. The city will apply for a grant under the Bulldoze, Beautify, Build (BBB) program... Read more
29 Teams Compete in WVRA Team Penning
Twenty-nine teams competed in the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s (WVRA) fourth team penning of the season on July 22. The money-winning teams penned three cattle in under 55 seconds. Mike McKernan, Tom Graham, and Casey Yamaura placed first. Lonnie Schrunk, Casey Arndt, and Calvin Thompson took home second. Brad... Read more
Jacqueline “Jackie” Angerhofer
Jacqueline “Jackie” Angerhofer, age 75, of Milbank died July 23, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Nathan Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior... Read more
Kelsey and Travis Buttke Operate Backyard Bulldogs Child Care
Kelsey and Travis Buttke own and operate Backyard Bulldogs Child Care in Milbank. The Buttkes purchased the former KC Hall on Highway 15 and opened in March 2016, “We started with about six children,” Kelsey said. “ We now have 17 children enrolled and serve 10-13 on any given... Read more