The Milbank Area Bulldogs will join the I-29 football conference beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. The conference will be made up of teams from Milbank, McCook Central, Flandreau, Sioux Valley and Sisseton. According to Bulldog head football coach, Jeremy Tostenson, Milbank was approached by McCook Central, Flandreau and... Read more
Lower Level Sports Officials Needed for Milbank School Athletics
High School Sports August 4, 2015 0
The Milbank School District is in need of lower level officials for football and volleyball for the upcoming athletic seasons, according to athletic director Boyd Sussex. “All school sports are struggling to get enough officials across the midwest,” explained Sussex. Milbank is in need of officials for middle school and... Read more
The Milbank Backpack Program has added two schools in which they will provide meals to as the upcoming school year is preparing to kick off. In addition to Milbank, Grant-Deuel and Wilmot public schools, meals will now be provided to students in need from St. Lawrence School and American... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs will face Lennox Only One in the opening game of the 2015 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball tournament in Mitchell Wednesday, August 5, at 6 p.m. Thirty-two teams will vie for the state championship in the single-elimination tournament. The winner will play Sunday, August... Read more
Jay Stock
Obituaries August 4, 2015 0
Jay Stock, age 52, of Ortonville, died on Monday, August 3, 2015, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A celebration of Jay’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. Dennis O’Neill officiating. Burial will... Read more
Edna Paffrath
Obituaries August 2, 2015 0
Edna M. Paffrath, age 79, formerly of Big Stone City, died August 1, 2015, at her daughter’s home in Coon Rapids, MN. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Keith Bicknase officiating. Burial will follow in... Read more
Marlys Johnson
Obituaries August 2, 2015 0
Marlys (Nord) Johnson, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 30, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Strandburg at the Tabor Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank... Read more
If money has been a bit tight lately, and Back-to-School is putting even more of a strain on your wallet, don’t despair. Stop in Monday, August 10, at the Milbank Visitor Center to get free school supplies and other Back-to-School treats. The Grant County Service Council, along with Interlakes... Read more
The Milbank VFW Teener team used a powerful offense to capture the region baseball title and earn a berth to the state A tournament Friday at Legion Field. Milbank defeated Groton 9-5 for the second time in the region tourney. The locals got out to a quick start with a 4-0... Read more
Phase One of Road Construction Nearing End
Local News July 31, 2015 0
Road construction along Highway 12 in Milbank is going smoothly and is back on track according to Jason Kettwig, city administrator. The Second Street intersection is close to being ready to open. “They are pouring concrete in the intersections and sidewalks this week,” explained Kettwig. “Phase one from Second... Read more
