The Milbank VFW Teeners captured the consolation championship title Sunday in the final round of the 2015 South Dakota VFW State A Varsity Teener tournament in Humboldt. The locals downed Mission 9-3 to claim the title. Milbank trailed 1-0 after two innings of play. Its offense got fired up... Read more
The Back-To-School event, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council, exceeded expectations Monday by serving more children and families in the area. “We gave supplies to 136 kids ranging in age from preschool to 12th grade,” noted Janet Loeschke, council representative. “That represents 62 families. The results are... Read more
South Dakota Removes the Bald Eagle from the State Threatened Species List
State News August 10, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission removed the bald eagle from the state’s threatened species list at their August meeting. Because this species has exceeded the state management goal, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) recommended that protection under the... Read more
The Milbank Area girls tennis program began practice for the 2015 season Monday, August 10, under the direction of head coach Jim Dahl. The first practice ran from 9:30 a.m. to noon for athletes in grades seven through 12. Additional practices scheduled prior to the first day of school are as... Read more
The Milbank Area boys golf program, under the direction of Mark Keeton, kicked off its 2015 season Monday, August 10, with the first day of practice and ImPACT testing. Testing began at 8 a.m. in the high school computer lab for athletes in grades seven, nine and 11. The first... Read more
Keep checking back! We will continue to update this as the game progresses! 1:34 PM – Milbank beats Dell Rapids 5-3. Dell Rapids has been eliminated from the tournament. Milbank advances and will play again tomorrow. 1:29 PM – Bottom of the 7th Inning – Milbank leads 5-3. 1:20 PM... Read more
4:34 PM – Late rally in 7th falls just short. Milbank loses 5-3. Finishes with 10 hits 2 errors. Milbank will play again at noon tomorrow. 3:55 PM – Dakota Valley leads 4-0 after 5 1/2 innings. Pitching change for Milbank. Gage Sayler on the mound. 3:25 PM –... Read more
Sevrin Steen
Obituaries August 7, 2015 0
Sevrin Steen, age 88, of Clinton, MN died Thursday, August 6, 2015 in Farwell, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton with Minister Bev McNeill officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 5-7 p.m.... Read more
Highway 12 Road Construction Continues Behind Schedule
Local News August 7, 2015 0
As one section of Highway 12 appears to be almost complete, another section was torn up this week. But the overall project is between three weeks to a month behind schedule according to Jason Kettwig, city administrator. “The most difficult spots of the project are almost complete,” explained Kettwig,... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Bring Home Hardware from Seasonal Championships
Milbank Area Swimming August 7, 2015 0
Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) members completed its final meet of the season by bringing home hardware following the South Dakota Seasonal Championships swim meet in Mitchell this past weekend. Seven swimmers earned individual high point trophies for their respective age groups. Points were awarded to the top... Read more
