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
Milbank Police Department Updates Community on White Van; Encourages Stranger Safety
Local News July 30, 2015 0
Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren received a few calls about the suspicious white van believed to be attempting to abduct children in communities in eastern South Dakota, but informs the public that the reports he received were unsubstantiated. “Authorities across eastern South Dakota are still investigating this case... Read more
Steve Karels
Obituaries July 30, 2015 0
Steve Karels, age 63, of Milbank died Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Ken Lulf celebrating the Mass. Burial... Read more
The Milbank VFW Teener team cruised to a 7-0 victory over Groton in its first game of the region tournament last night at Legion Field in Milbank. Milbank got off to a quick start with one run in both the first two innings and two in the third. The... Read more
Brenda Anderson has heard the knock several times throughout her teaching career, but recently she answered the call to be principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. “It was God knocking on my door and He who brought me here,” said Anderson, who officially started in her new position July 1.... Read more
The Milbank youth baseball and softball programs concluded its season recently which was highlighted with great success. The Milbank Ball Diamond Association added Lyle Hoeke as the day program director for t-ball, baseball and softball this season. Hoeke had been involved with the organization nearly six years ago and... Read more
The Milbank High School Lady Bulldogs volleyball season will soon be underway. The following schedule has been set for athletes in grades nine through 12 by head coach Nancy Hoeke. Wednesday, August 12 – 6:30 a.m. – Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast at American Lutheran Church. Please let Coach... Read more
Milbank School District Registration Information
Local News July 28, 2015 0
Milbank Koch Elementary, Middle and High School offices are open. Principals, secretaries and teachers are busy getting ready to start the 2015-2016 school term. The first day of school for students begins on August 24, at 8:15 am. Due to staff meetings on the first day, school will... Read more
Dellas Megedanz
Obituaries July 27, 2015 0
Dellas Magedanz, age 85, died on July 27, 2015, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. Dennis O’Neill officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton City Cemetery. Visitation will be held... Read more
