MHS Tennis Team Squares Off at Triangular
Milbank Area Tennis August 20, 2024 0
At their second outing of the season, the MHS girls tennis team clashed with Huron and Sioux Falls Christian at a triangular at Tomar Park in Sioux Falls on Monday August 19. Milbank’s head coach, Abbey Trapp, said, “Both teams are very strong, and the girls kept fighting for... Read more
The MHS girls tennis team opened their 2024 season against Harrisburg and Lennox on Saturday, August 17. Milbank’s head coach, Abbey Trapp, remarked, “The players had really good points and some very close matches against Lennox.” Facing Harrisburg, the Lady Bulldogs took an 8-1 loss. Milbank’s only victory in... Read more
Max Weinke
Obituaries August 19, 2024 0
Maxwell “Max” Weinke, age 34, of Inver Grove Heights, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 22,... Read more
Wyatt Tritz
Obituaries August 19, 2024 0
Wyatt Tritz, age 29, of Dumont, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will... Read more
Somebody’s planning to pull a fast one on Main Street in Milbank this Sunday! But don’t worry the police, firefighters, and ambulance crew will be there, too. It’s all part of Milbank’s first-ever fire truck pull to benefit the Special Olympics. The tournament will be run bracket style with... Read more
Join Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) members for Chamber Coffee at the Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center from 7:30-9 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Everyone is welcome. A light breakfast will be offered. Tours will be available. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teacher and Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at Pizza Ranch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Two presentations are featured in this month’s program. Johanna Ward, an elementary teacher from Hamburg, will talk about her experiences as a teacher in Germany. Johanna is the... Read more
Dom Boerger Pitches 95 Strikes in State Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball August 13, 2024 0
The Milbank Firechiefs, now 16-2, face Dell Rapids PBR tonight, August 13, in the second round of South Dakota’s 92nd State B Amateur Baseball Tournament. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. The Firechiefs advanced to the second round by defeating the Hartford-Humboldt Gamecocks 5... Read more
Preston Fischer
Obituaries August 12, 2024 0
Preston Fischer, 76, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Chris Davis will officiate. Visitation will be... Read more
Steve Hicks has purchased 1st Choice Real Estate in Milbank from Trudi Niedert. The sale was completed on Friday, August 2. Steve, a 2009 graduate of MHS, is happy to call Milbank home again after living and working in Fargo for 15 years. “We’ve got a lot going on,”... Read more
