The 41st Annual Milbank Invitational was held June 17 -18 at Unity Health and Fitness Center. Adrienne Korth was selected Swimmer of the Meet. Coaches stated, “Adrienne had time improvements and was willing to help in a relay to fill the team.  Adrienne also works very hard in practice and with a great... Read more

The Milbank City Council convened for a special meeting on Monday, June 20. Councilmembers Mike Hanson and Scott Hoekke were absent, but a quorum was present. The agenda for the meeting included the canvassing of the votes from the recent election and two Legion Baseball complex bids. The first item... Read more

On Saturday, June 18, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the Vince Meyer residence at 15519 486th Avenue. The Milbank department was called in to assist the Nassau fire team. Milbank Fire Chief, David Giesen, said, “Upon arrival, firefighters found the house fully engulfed... Read more

Valeria A.C. Pond, age 87, formerly of the Peever area, passed away on June 21, 2022, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Peever Lutheran Church. Rev. Sheila Pohl will officiate. Visitation will be held... Read more

Ted Holscher won the trip to Las Vegas at the Second Annual Casino Royale Fundraiser Tournament for Whetstone Creek Golf Course just north of Milbank. The 28 teams, each with four golfers, raised funds that will go to enhance the clubhouse. First place winners in the tournament all carded a... Read more

Steven “Weiner” Lambrechts, age 63, of Milbank, died on Tuesday, June 14, at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 20, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be on Monday from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.... Read more

Legion Post 9 destroyed Sisseton in two games on Thursday, June 9, at Pribyl Park in Milbank. Both games ended early when the 10-run mercy rule was invoked. Post 9 won both games 10-0 and extended their winning streak to six games. Game One After back-to-back shutout innings by pitcher... Read more

Michael “Mike” Lee Halvorson, age 55, of Ortonville, MN, died at his home on June 11. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church.... Read more

Hope Karels, a junior at MHS and owner of HK Cupcakes, baked over 40 dozen cupcakes to  raise funds for victims of the Castlewood tornado. On Saturday, May 28, Karels set up a pop-up shop at Urban Threads in Milbank, courtesy of owner Lindsey Keller. Shoppers chose from seven flavors: vanilla, oreo,... Read more

The 25th Annual It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk starts this Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m. and continues into early Saturday morning, June 11.   Julie Landmark, chairperson of the event, said, “Darby Helms will offer the opening prayer. The National Anthem will be sung by Jayden Johnson, and Audrey Mogard,... Read more