Firechiefs Continue To Win
The Milbank Firechiefs continue to rack up W’s. They cruised to a 6-2 victory over Sisseton Friday, July 1. The Chiefs’ record improved to 12-4 with the win. Milbank trailed 2-1 after one inning of play, but came back with two runs in the fifth to go ahead 3-2.... Read more
Swimmers Meet Goals At Annual Lap-A-Thon
The MALST Lap-a-Thon sported 46 swimmers June 30. Nineteen swimmers made the top goal of 220 laps and 22 swimmers swam 110 lengths or more. Five participated with personal goals. Head coach Jodi Street said, “220 laps is just over 3 miles, so this isn’t an easy goal to... Read more
Milbank Legion Post 9 Splits In Recent Baseball Contests
Milbank American Legion Post 9 went 3-3 in recent baseball action last week. The locals split contests with Groton Tuesday, June 28, and went 2-2 in the Milt Simmons tournament in Sioux Falls Friday through Sunday, July 1-3. Post 9 took on Groton June 28 and suffered an 8-3... Read more
Milbank Junior Teeners Drop To Sisseton
The Milbank VFW Junior Teeners baseball team suffered two losses to Sisseton Thursday, June 30, in double header action on the road. Milbank fell 21-17 in the opening game and 13-5 in the nightcap. The two teams battled it out to the finish in game one. Milbank led 2-1... Read more
Area Youth Cook Up Purple Ribbons
It was just like a show on Food Network. Four contestants had 90 minutes and a 48-inch work space to create a dish while the judges watched. Contestants were also required to prepare a table setting. They were then judged on nutritional knowledge, food quality, technique, aesthetics and hospitality.... Read more
Youth Excel At Grant County 4-H Horse Show
Fourteen 4-H members participated in the Grant County 4-H Horse Show, Wednesday, June 29, at the Grant County 4-H grounds in Milbank. Earning top showmanship honors at the Grant County 4-H Horse Show were: Bailey Storm, senior division; Cassidy Schwagel and Marion Mischel, junior division; and Brooke Schwagel, beginner... Read more
Lyle and Laurie Hoeke Strike a Deal and Sell Bowling Alley
For nearly 30 years, Top Hat Lanes in Milbank has been owned by a Hoeke. That isn’t about to change anytime soon. Lyle and Laurie Hoeke are selling Top Hat Lanes  to Lyle’s brother, Scott, along with Dan Sorenson and Darwin and Christine Knaus. Lyle and Laurie purchased the... Read more
Old Time 4th of July Festivities Attended By Nearly 1,000 People
The fourth of July festivities at Lake Farley Park Monday went off with a bang and were rated a success by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “We really didn’t know what to expect, but it was well received and turned out great,” stated Abbey Angerhofer, chamber board president... Read more
Pastor McFaden and Wife Take Pies in the Face for Charity
Vacation Bible School 2016 at Valley Baptist Church chose the Beacon Center of Watertown as its mission. The Beacon provides assistance to adults and children experiencing a domestic violence crisis. Pastor Brian McFaden and his wife, Meggan, issued a challenge to the students – donate 50 items. The wish... Read more
Youth Go Around The World At 4-H Camp
Eight Grant County 4-H members embarked on an adventure to 4-H camp at Camp Bob Marshall in Custer June 22-25. Pictured attending the camp were back row, left to right, Alex Adolph, Sara Koepke, Benett Street, William Karels, Isaac Sousa, Susan Karels and Jason Karels. Middle row, Elyse Reede,... Read more