The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team captured their first win of the season with a 4-0 win shutout win over Sisseton May 31. The locals improved to 1-2. Milbank plated one run in the first and third innings to take an early 2-0 lead. The Chiefs scored two runs... Read more
The 21st Annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournament was held at Big Stone Lake on June 5. The event supports the funding of seminarian education in the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese. Winning top place for the most total weight was the team of Jon Beebe, Jesse Hopper, and Charlie Mack. They... Read more
Coach Eric Townsend presented awards to the top runners of the 2017 Bulldog Track Team. The awards were tabulated by scores accumulated during the season. Earning Most Valuable Athlete awards were: Derrick Aho, Jonny Ash, Cole Dockter, Taylor Thue, and Danica Schulte. Sprinters of the Year awards went to... Read more
Frank Zeek
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Frank Lowell Zeek of Big Stone City, died June 7, 2017, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Burial will be held in... Read more
Scott Novy
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Scott Allen Novy, 56, of Tucumcari, NM passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 11:00 am in the Milbank City Cemetery. Scott was born February 29, 1960, in Milbank, SD... Read more
The Milbank High School clay target team defended its conference title and was named Conference 3 champion in Class A for the second consecutive year. “It’s been a great season,” said Milbank coach Paul Sayler. “The team and league just keep growing.” Milbank won the title with a five-week... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce plans to host Downtown Tuesdays on Main Street in Milbank this summer. “We invite the community each week for a fun, social event for the entire family,” stated Milbank Area Chamber Events Director Laura Kelly. Downtown Tuesdays begin June 13 from 4 to... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council is partnering with Feeding South Dakota to provide free food to families and individuals in need. The event is Wednesday, June 14, at 4:30 p.m. The location has changed from its previous location to the Grant County 4-H exhibit building with entry at... Read more
The Milbank Area cross country team begins an open running program on Monday, June 12. All ages from elementary students to adults are welcome to participate. In June, runners will meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in front of Milbank High School. “Groups will run different routes depending... Read more
Thirty-nine swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) took part in the Watertown Swim Meet at the new Prairie Lakes Wellness Center on June 3. The Sealions posted 12 state-qualifying events. Amaya Street, Presley Peschong, Liam Street, Aubrey Fraasch, and Carter Gloe added to their state events.... Read more
