The Milbank Firechiefs clinched the Eastern Dakota League (EDL) title Sunday afternoon, July 17, at Pribyl Park in Milbank. The Firechiefs clashed with the Volga Cormorants — the top two teams in the EDL — to determine the league champion and No.1-seed at the district tourney. After a shutout in... Read more

The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) qualified 10 swimmers for the State A Championship Meet. The meet will be held in Sioux Falls from July 22-24.    Swimmers and their races include:  Crosby Bass— 100-meter backstroke, 50-meter backstroke, and 100-meter freestyle. Thomas Bass– 200-meter freestyle, 50-meter butterfly, 100-meter backstroke, 50-meter freestyle, 50-meter backstroke,... Read more

Milbank’s Bent Arrow Shooters competed at the 2022 State 3D Tournament on July 9-10 at the Whitetail Bowman Archery Club in Aberdeen. David Cizadlo won first place in his division. Dwight Peschong took second place in his division, and Josh Anderson and Arnie Veen took third-place honors in their respective divisions. 3D... Read more

At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling. The origin of that saying is unknown, but 24 youth and 10 adults from Central United Methodist Church left Milbank on June 5 to put themselves to the test.   They packed their... Read more

Rose Ann Wollschlager, age 86, of Milbank, formerly of Revillo, passed away on July 15, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate... Read more

Francis Theodore Benkofske, age 91, of Milbank, died on July 15, 2022, at St. William’s Care Center. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022,... Read more

Kenneth LeRoy Bombeck was born on January 3, 1943, and was the son of Bruno and Alice A. (Wibeto) Bombeck. Kenneth grew up in the New Effington, SD, area and graduated from high school. He was united in marriage with Linda Kryger. They were blessed with a son, Bryan. He... Read more

The Milbank Post 9 Legion baseball team traveled to Groton on Tuesday night, July 12, to take on the Groton Junior Legion team. Milbank fell 6-7 in the single-game contest.  In the first inning, Kaden Krause and Cole Swenson drew back-to-back walks. Kellen Hoeke followed with a single to load the bases.... Read more

The Milbank City Council convened for their regular meeting on Monday, July 11, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The council approved the minutes from the June 13 and June 20 meetings. No treasurer’s report was presented. Bills in the amount $432,820.41 were approved for payment. Mayor Pat Raffety thanked longtime... Read more

The Fairmont Cardinals, coached by Don Waletich, a 1984 graduate of Milbank High School, took home the trophy and the title at the 2022 Minnesota State High School League Baseball Class AA State Tournament. It was Fairmont’s 11th trip to the state tournament and their fourth trip to the finals,... Read more