The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Farmer’s Market in the parking lot of the Milbank Visitor Center beginning Tuesday, July 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. “Any vendors interested in selling their goods can just show up that day without registering in advance,” stated Laura Kelly, chamber... Read more
Thirty-one athletes competed for Milbank at the Webster Sink or Swim meet Monday, June 27. “This is a meet for only swimmers ages 12 and under, so we had a very good group of swimmers represent Milbank,” noted Coach Jodi Street. “For some on our team, this was their... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Each week, he answers... Read more
Germain “Jerry” Kunz
Obituaries July 1, 2016 0
Germain “Jerry” Kunz, age 84, of Ortonville, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the Grace Home in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Father Germain Rademacher and Father Brian Oestreich will concelebrate... Read more
Donald Fuhrman
Obituaries July 1, 2016 0
Donald Fuhrman, age 91, of Graceville died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Essentia Health Hospital in Graceville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN with Rev. Eugene Andrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery... Read more
Mertens Family Wins Big at Battle of the Borders
Local News June 30, 2016 0
Fifty 4-H’ers from the tri-state area of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota went head to head in the 2016 Battle of the Borders Showdown. Lindsey Mertens was named Grand Champion for her market steer in the market beef show. McKenzie Mertens was fourth overall and Garrett Mertens was... Read more
Chiefs Advise Fireworks Safety
Local News June 30, 2016 0
Independence Day is Monday. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren remind everyone to put safety first when shooting fireworks. As a result of fireworks activities, 18,000 to 20,000 fire calls are answered in the U.S. each year during the 4th of July holiday. “The City of... Read more
Milbank Legion Team Wins Wood Bat Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball June 30, 2016 0
The Milbank American Legion Post 9 baseball team won the Redfield Wood Bat tournament last weekend. They chalked up three big wins to take home the title. In the opening game, Milbank defeated Mobridge 5-0. Milbank scored its five runs on nine hits. Tanner Gauer, Jacob Jackson, and Dylan... Read more
Milbank Junior Teeners Secure Runner-Up Finish At Home Baseball Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball June 29, 2016 0
The Milbank VFW Junior Teener baseball team hosted the 2016 George Smith VFW Invitational June 24-26. They earned a second place finish. In the first game of the tournament, they rolled to an 8-1 victory over Watertown. The opponent scored one run in the opening inning to put the... Read more
Swimmers Compete At Britton Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming June 29, 2016 0
Nine MALST swimmers made quite a splash at the Britton Invitational June 25. The athletes set state qualifying times and secured top places in the meet. “MALST performed well despite windy conditions,” stated head coach Jodi Street. “It was a smaller but successful meet. We had spent the last... Read more
