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
Dennis Van Asch
Obituaries July 8, 2017 0
Dennis Van Asch, age 72 of Milbank died July 8, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery.... Read more
Hulda A. Ballhagen
Obituaries July 8, 2017 0
Hulda A. “Tooty” Ballhagen of Graceville, age 95, died on July 8, 2017, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Rev. Bev McNeill will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to... Read more
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Milbank High School lunchroom. According to Grant County Bloodmobile Coordinator Margaret Skoog, “Summer typically brings a shortage in the blood supply.” Appointments are necessary. Call Skoog at 605-880-0435. Appointments can... Read more
