The Milbank Fire Chiefs amatuer baseball team holds a 9-6 record. The Chiefs begin play in the district tournament in Lake Norden Thursday, July 20. Milbank cruised to a 21-1 victory over Sisseton July 11, on the road. The Chiefs got out to a 9-0 quick start after the... Read more
The Milbank VFW 13-14 Junior Teener baseball team finished out its season with a 15-11 overall record, and were eliminated from the northeast region tournament Wednesday, July 12. Despite being eliminated from the region tournament, the locals receive an automatic birth into the State 13-14 VFW tournament which will... Read more
Tickets Still Available for Farley Country Concert
Local News July 13, 2017 0
The big event of the summer, the Lake Farley Summer Event Series Country Concert featuring Craig Morgan, is right around the corner, and tickets are still available according to Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Event Director Laura Kelly. “Tickets are going fast, but they are still available,” Kelly stated.... Read more
All About Travel Conducts Ribbon Cutting
Local News July 12, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes All About Travel in Milbank. Travel agent Heather Sargent and Chamber directors, Chelcie Eischens and Laura Kelly hosted a ribbon cutting at the new business on Main Street on Wednesday, July 12. Read more
Kids Win UPI Fishing Tournament
Local News July 12, 2017 1
The UPI Kids fishing tournament at Lake Farley was a ‘reel’ success. Laura Eilers pulled in the largest fish at .5 lb. to take home first place. Trey Gloe took second and Shantel Eilers was third. Will Pekelder caught the most fish – 75 – to win first place... Read more
Trapp and Aburto Attend International HOSA Conference
Local News July 12, 2017 0
Milbank High School students, Mallory Trapp and Kimberlly Aburto, and their advisor, Johanna Fischer, attended the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, June 21-24. Trapp competed in the pharmacology knowledge test; Aburto took part in prepared speaking. “Neither... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved district-wide rates and fees for the 2017-2018 school year during its regular meeting of the board Monday, July 10. School lunch meal prices were not increased last year. USDA regulations in the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, require the district... Read more
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
