The Milbank Firechiefs will face Lennox Only One in the opening game of the 2015 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball tournament in Mitchell Wednesday, August 5, at 6 p.m. Thirty-two teams will vie for the state championship in the single-elimination tournament. The winner will play Sunday, August 9,... Read more

Jay Stock, age 52, of Ortonville, died on Monday, August 3, 2015, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A celebration of Jay’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. Dennis O’Neill officiating. Burial will follow... Read more

Edna M. Paffrath, age 79, formerly of Big Stone City, died August 1, 2015, at her daughter’s home in Coon Rapids, MN. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Keith Bicknase officiating. Burial will follow in Mound... Read more

Marlys (Nord) Johnson, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 30, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Strandburg at the Tabor Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank and... Read more

If money has been a bit tight lately, and Back-to-School is putting even more of a strain on your wallet, don’t despair. Stop in Monday, August 10, at the Milbank Visitor Center to get free school supplies and other Back-to-School treats. The Grant County Service Council, along with Interlakes Community... Read more

Road construction along Highway 12 in Milbank is going smoothly and is back on track according to Jason Kettwig, city administrator. The Second Street intersection is close to being ready to open. “They are pouring concrete in the intersections and sidewalks this week,” explained Kettwig. “Phase one from Second Street,... Read more

The Milbank VFW Teeners cruised to a 10-0 victory in five innings over Sisseton Thursday in semi-final action of the Region 1A baseball tournament at Legion Field. Milbank will now face the winner of Sisseton/Groton for the championship Friday at 5 p.m. The winner will advance to the State A... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs punched its ticket to the State Class B Amateur Baseball tournament with a 7-4 victory over Volga Thursday in district 1B play. Milbank struggled early in the contest and fell behind 4-0 after four innings. The teams held each other scoreless for the next three innings until... Read more

Brenda Anderson has heard the knock several times throughout  her teaching career, but recently she answered the call to be principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank.  “It was God knocking on my door and He who brought me here,” said Anderson, who officially started in her new position July 1. Anderson... Read more

The Milbank youth baseball and softball programs concluded its season recently which was highlighted with great success. The Milbank Ball Diamond Association added Lyle Hoeke as the day program director for t-ball, baseball and softball this season. Hoeke had been involved with the organization nearly six years ago and enjoyed... Read more