Seven Milbank Sea Lions joined over 600 athletes from 28 teams in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and Colorado to compete in the Sanford Power Meet. The meet was held from July 9-11 in Sioux Falls.Milbank’s coach, Jodi Street, said, “We were able to compete against fantastic swimmers from the... Read more

RoseMary Karpinsky, age 91, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held one hour prior... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs took on the Lake Norden Lakers in their regular season finale on Friday, July 16. Milbank won by a score of 12-2 to secure the No. 2 seed going into the district tournament. Milbank was held scoreless in the top of the first inning and surrendered one run... Read more

Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber, announced today that fireworks will light up the night on Friday, July 30, during 2021 Farley Fest.The fireworks are set to go off at Lake Farley Park at dusk or about 9:30 – 9:45. Everyone is welcome at the free event. Bring your... Read more

Paulina Burke, Hailey Hupke, William Karels, and Isaac Sousa have been selected to perform in concert with the 47th South Dakota High School Honor Choir.  Rehearsals are scheduled for July 25 – 30 on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. The culminating concert will be presented on Friday, July 30, in... Read more

The Legion Post 9 Baseball Team wrapped up their regular season in Lake Norden on Tuesday, July 13. Milbank won Game 1 with a score of 6-5 and Game 2 at 7-4. Game 1 In Game 1, Milbank’s offense didn’t get their feet under them until the top of the... Read more

Nine Milbank High School band students attended Vivace Leadership Training in Sioux Falls on July 12. The camp was put on by Vivace Productions, Inc.  Presenters included Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and Dr. John Villella. Dr. Lautzenheiser serves as the vice president of education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. His career spans ten years of college band directing... Read more

Joel Foster and James Johnson were awarded certificates of appreciation for their many years of service on the Milbank City Council. Milbank’s mayor, Pat Raffety, presented the awards at the council meeting on July 11. Raffety thanked the men for their contributions to the community and wished them well in... Read more

MHS band and choir students attended the musical The Sound of Music on Wednesday, July 14, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Chaperones Miriam Schwenn, Susan Karels, Mariah Tietjen, and Taylor Liebing escorted 19 students to the afternoon performance.  The group included students from the 2020 and 2021 classes as Covid-19 restrictions had prevented the MHS... Read more

Bob Hasslen, age 83, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on July 17, 2021, at Ortonville Area Health Services. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church... Read more