The Milbank Firechiefs defeated the Castlewood Monarchs 4-2 on Wednesday, July 8, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The win preserved Milbank’s unbeaten record, which now sits at 7-0. Milbank got things moving in the first inning, when Tristan Hall doubled on the opening pitch to score one... Read more

The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners hosted the South Dakota VFW 14U Class A Region 2 Baseball Tournament. Milbank lost 11-1 to Madison White in their opening game of the tournament and 11-0 to Warner-Ipswich-Northwestern (W.I.N.) in the consolation bracket. Milbank – 1 vs. Madison White – 11 Milbank opened the... Read more

Francis Gene “Mac” McKernan, age 83, of rural Twin Brooks, SD died at his residence on July 10, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass, and burial... Read more

A memorial service for Elmer Athey will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. A luncheon will follow at the community center. Elmer Clyde Athey, age 76, passed away on Thursday, July 9th, 2020, at his home in Big Stone City,... Read more

LaWayne Rethke, age 77, of Milbank, SD, passed away on July 10, 2020. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. Pastor Timothy Koch officiated. A gathering of friends and family for LeWayne Rethke will be held at the Mundwiler Funeral... Read more

Robert Hinders, age 84, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on July 2, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Milbank City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to... Read more

It’s not too late to nominate yourself or someone else to your local FSA county committee. According to Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County USDA Farm Service Agency, the nomination period ends on August 3. Foster says, “This year, nominations and elections will be held in LAA 3,... Read more

Hey, kids! Tommy’s Popcorn stand will open for the summer this Saturday, July 11. Kids of all ages can treat themselves to hot and buttery popcorn, candy, sno cones, root beer, and water. According to Kay O’Farrell, a member of the MIlbank Kiwanis, the stand will be open Saturdays only from... Read more

Milbank Legion Post 9 split games in double-header baseball action on Monday, July 6, at the Milbank Baseball Field at Pribyl Park. The locals won 10-6 in the first game and lost 6-5 in the second. Milbank Post 9 – 10 vs. Castlewood-Clear Lake – 6 Milbank took the lead... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs collected two more wins to add to their unbeaten record. They now sit at 6-0 after defeating Sisseton and Clark. On Sunday, July 5, Milbank slid past Clark 8-7 in a road game. The Firechiefs got out to a six-run lead in the seventh inning, but Clark... Read more