An informal Milbank High School all-class reunion is planned for Saturday, July 22, at Pribyl Park (formerly known as South Park). All MHS graduates and current or former teachers, school employees, friends, family, and clergy are invited to gather at the picnic table area behind Koch School from 1... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Earn High Point Trophies
Milbank Area Swimming July 12, 2017 0
Several Milbank swimmers earned high point trophies during the Webster High Point swim meet Friday and Saturday, July 7-8. Milbank swimmers collected high point trophies at the Webster High Point swim meet July 7-8. Logan Dexter (boys 5-6), Liam Street (boys 7-8) Maurina Street (girls 11-12), and Aubrey Fraasch... Read more
Schwandt Re-elected as Milbank School Board President
Local News July 11, 2017 0
Dick Schwandt will continue as the president of the Milbank School District Board of Education for the 2017-2018 school year. He was elected to the position during the regular meeting of the board on Monday, July 10. Milt Stengel will also continue as the vice president of the board.... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met July 6, to install new officers. Jessica Roggenbuck will lead the group as President. Talia Athey is Vice President of Education; Kirk Simmons, Vice President of Membership; Ashley Frerichs, Vice President of Public Relations; Karla Wellnitz, Secretary-Treasurer; and Kim Even is Sergeant of Arms.... Read more
Cousins Eric and Matt Strobl captured the top spot at the Pine Hills Golf Course Calcutta. The annual member-guest tournament featured 40 two-man teams. Matt and Eric scored 76 points in the A- bracket. Rick Waibel and Eric Coyne of Webster won the B-bracket with 78 points. Calcutta winners:... Read more
Budget Reviewed By Milbank School Board
Local NewsUncategorized July 11, 2017 0
According to Milbank School District Superintendent Tim Graf, this year ended with a windfall. The closing of the Grant-Deuel School District provided a one-time financial benefit to the Milbank School District. Graf says, “The dissolution marks the end of an era. While it is always sad to see schools... Read more
Milbank’s annual Park Carnival is Thursday, July 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The carnival takes place at the Courthouse Park, just south of the Grant County Courthouse. Perennial favorites include bingo, the cake walk, inflatables, root beer floats, and pie and ice cream. Read more
Milbank Junior Teeners Wrap Up Regular Season
Uncategorized July 11, 2017 0
The Milbank VFW Junior Teener baseball team wrapped up its regular season with a 14-10 overall record following three recent matchups. The locals suffered a 5-1 loss to Ortonville Friday, July 7, in a road contest. Milbank got on the scoreboard first by plating one run in the opening... Read more
Twenty-seven teams competed in the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association (WVRA) third team penning of the season on July 8. The money-winning teams penned three cattle in under 90 seconds. Brad Hanson, Blair Wittnebel, and Gary Letrud placed first. Dewey Carlson, Milt Stengel, and Joanie Hills took second place. Steve... Read more
Gale Lorenzen
Obituaries July 11, 2017 0
Gale Allen Lorenzen, age 60, of Twin Brooks, who died on July 11, 2017 at the Milbank Area Hospital. Services are pending. Gale Allen Lorenzen was born on December 22, 1956, in Gary, South Dakota. He was the son of Edwin and Lavonne (Helmbolt) Lorenzen. Gale grew up and... Read more
