Jodi Street, head swim coach for the Milbank Sea Lions (MALST), says, “We brought home the high point trophy from the Webster High Point Meet despite cold and rainy conditions. She explained, “The backstroke is the most challenging in rainy conditions, and it’s something indoor swimmers never practice. So, it challenges them. It’s... Read more

Milbank’s Post 9 Legion Baseball Team split a double header with Castlewood Post 250. Post 9 fell in the first game 12-2 and won the second game by a score of 10-8.  In Game 1, Post 9 fell behind early. Going into the bottom of the fifth, they trailed 11-0. In... Read more

The Milbank 14U Junior Teener baseball team defeated the Sisseton 14U Junior Teeners in a double header on June 24 by scores of 13-5 and 12-0. Milbank has now won six of their last eight bouts.  In Game 1, Milbank pushed four runners across the plate in the first frame... Read more

The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was represented by nine members at the South Dakota State Fire School in Fort Pierre from June 10-12.  Mike Waldner, Jordan Gertsema, Bryan Huber, Dave Ehlebracht, Blaine Schell, Kyle Schwandt, Jason Fraasch, Kerby Weets, and Kevin Schuelke participated. Pump operations, emergency vehicle operation, live fire... Read more

Delores Miller, age 89, of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Graceville, MN, passed away on June 22, 2021, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June... Read more

During the weekend of June 18-20, the Milbank Firechiefs played four games — three Eastern Dakota League games and one non-league game. Milbank was victorious in two. They defeated Lake Norden 11-9 on Friday night, fell to Rosen 9-2 on Saturday afternoon, and split games with the Clark on Sunday. ... Read more

The Milbank Area Right to Life organization is sponsoring a Right to Life Walk on Saturday, June 26. The walk begins at 10 a.m. at Flynn Park. The park is located behind the Milbank Visitor Center.  The group is hosting the walk to raise awareness for and support the right... Read more

The Milbank Area Sea Lions hosted their 40th Annual Milbank Invitational on June 18-19 at Unity Health and Fitness. According to head coach, Jodi Street, Milbank swam 37 state-qualifying swims and broke 12 MALST records.  Records were set by: TyLynn Wellnitz in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter freestyle, and 200-meter freestyle; Bailee Hendricks... Read more

Ursula Wittrock, age 76 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Milbank, passed away on June 20, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank.  Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler... Read more

The Milbank Post 9 Legion baseball team swept Groton Post 39 in double-header action in Groton on June 17. In the first game, Kaden Krause threw a no-hitter to help Post 9 win by a score of  9-0.  Krause pitched five innings and struck out 10 batters to lead Post 9... Read more