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
All community members are invited to the free Celebrate Milbank event Saturday, August 1, at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Inflatables and games will be played for the entire family from 4 to 6 p.m. Hot dogs and South Dakota State University ice cream will be served from... Read more
The Milbank VFW Teeners cruised to a 10-0 victory in five innings over Sisseton Thursday in semi-final action of the Region 1A baseball tournament at Legion Field. Milbank will now face the winner of Sisseton/Groton for the championship Friday at 5 p.m. The winner will advance to the State... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs punched its ticket to the State Class B Amateur Baseball tournament with a 7-4 victory over Volga Thursday in district 1B play. Milbank struggled early in the contest and fell behind 4-0 after four innings. The teams held each other scoreless for the next three innings... Read more
