It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk marks its 26th year this Friday, June 9. Events begin at 5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The annual walk helps to financially support over 100 individuals and families each year in their day-to-day struggle with cancer. It also offers... Read more
Legion Post 9 Wins Right Off the Bat
Milbank Area Baseball June 1, 2023 0
The Legion Post 9 baseball team already has their first win under their belt. They defeated region rival Webster in their season-opener on Tuesday, May 30. Post 9 took down Post 40 at 10-1 in seven innings at Pribyl Park in Milbank. Post 9 gave up their lone run... Read more
Jaclyn Wiik and Camila Monroy each turned in a card of 100, and Shaylee Schuchard shot a 102 at the Region 1A Golf Tournament on May 25 in Aberdeen. According to Mark Keeton, coach of the Lady Bulldogs, things have changed and none of the Milbank golfers advanced to... Read more
Isaiah Korstjens, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the May Student of the Month. He is the son of Matt and Kelli Korstjens. Isaiah is a member of National Honor Society and serves as the captain of the tennis team. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other... Read more
The Milbank FFA recently held their end-of-the-year banquet at the high school. Sara Colombe is the agriculture education instructor and the Milbank FFA Chapter adviser. Luis Berrones received the Star in Agriculture Placement Award. Kalli Grong received the Star Greenhand Award. Keara Van Hoorn received the Seize the Moment... Read more
Milbank opened their Class B amateur baseball season with a 10-0 victory over the Elkton Snappers. The Snappers are in their first season in theEastern Dakota League and met up with the reigning EDL champions — the Milbank Firechiefs. Dom Boerger continued to dominate the EDL by striking out 22 batters and earning... Read more
State Track Meet Results: Relay Team Breaks MHS Record Set in 1980
Milbank Area Track and Field May 30, 2023 1
The Milbank track and field teams competed at the 2023 SDHSAA State Track and Field Championships at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls from May 25-27. Highlights included breaking the MHS 3200-meter relay record set 43 years ago,10 top-10 finishes, and many top-25 finishes. The 2023 team of James... Read more
Don Settje, water manager for the City of Milbank, asks residents to begin observing watering restrictions on Thursday, June 1. The restrictions are to stay in place until further notice. Even-numbered addresses may water on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. No... Read more
Everyone is encouraged to attend the Memorial Day programs in Milbank on Monday, May 29. The holiday begins with Mass at the St. Lawrence Cemetery at 8 a.m. The memorial wreaths will be posted at 9 a.m. at the cemetery. Father Gary DeRouchey will address the group, and an all-unit firing squad will... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Softball Team to Play in Sweet 16 Inaugural Ball Game
Milbank Area Baseball May 22, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs (2-10) punched their ticket to the inaugural SoDak 16 state qualifier for Class A fast-pitch softball. Milbank plays West Central (18-0) at Hartford on Tuesday, May 23. The first pitch will be thrown at 6 p.m. (Please Note: This is the updated official pairing and playing... Read more
