Region 1B Amateur Baseball Tourney Starts Tomorrow in Milbank
The  Region 1B Amateur Baseball Tournament, hosted by Milbank, starts tomorrow, Saturday, July 27.  The Firechiefs (10-2) join six other teams in their quest for a spot in the state tournament. Four of the seven teams advance.  The Firechiefs play their first game on Sunday at 5 p.m. They... Read more
Americans With Disabilities Act to Host Free Picnic on July 29
The annual Americans with Disabilities Act picnic will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The free meal is being hosted by the Grant-Roberts Area Disabilities Support Group and is sponsored by First Interstate Bank. Questions? Contact mlbullert@gmail.com. Read more
No-Cost Delta Dental Care for Kids Coming to Milbank
Does your child complain of a toothache or other mouth owies? Do they need to go to a dentist, but you can’t afford it? Help is on the way! The Delta Dental Mobile Program will be rolling into Grant County July 29 through August 1. (That includes Toothsday, June... Read more
USDA Emergency Relief Program Sign Up Ends August 14 
Joel Foster, executive director of the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reports the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is August 14, 2024. The FSA began... Read more
Chamber Coffee to meet July 25 at Dakota Granite 
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) members will meet Thursday morning, July 25, at Dakota Granite. Everyone is welcome. The casual, come-and-go–as-you-please, event runs from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of Dakota Granite. Tours take place at 8:15. Dakota Granite is located east of Milbank at 48931... Read more
10U Baseball Team Takes Third at VFW State Tourney
The Milbank 10U baseball team brought home third place from South Dakota’s 2024 VFW State Tournament. The Class A tourney took place in Vermillion July 19-21. Top Teams:Champion: MadisonRunner Up: Vermillion3rd Place: Milbank4th Place: Lennox2024 Class A Sportsmanship Award: Bruce Milbank started pool play on Friday by defeating Vermillion... Read more
Parker Cordingley Recognized for Assisting Injured Man
Parker Cordingley is being lauded as a hero after he jumped in to administer aid to a Milbank resident who had fallen in his driveway. Parker, who will be a sophomore at MHS this fall, was enroute to Unity Health and Fitness on July 11, when he noticed the... Read more
Make Plans for 2024 Farley Fest This Weekend
Get ready for the biggest bash of summer! Farley Fest is about to unleash a frenzy of non-stop fun this weekend – Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Bands, brewskis, hot rods, hot dogs, parades, pancakes, friends, and fireworks. You’ll find them all and more at Farley Park.... Read more
Max Schuelke Becomes First South Dakotan to Win at Nationals 
Four members of the Milbank Chapter of Educators Rising – Carlos Oliveres Zuniga, Matti Scott, Max Schuelke, and Lydia Street – competed at the National Educators Rising Conference in Washington D.C. from June 27 through July 1. Max won first place and a $500 scholarship in the Creative Lecture... Read more
Milbank HOSA Members Attend Int’l Event in Houston
Nine members of the Milbank HOSA organization joined over 10,000 other students from across the world at the HOSA International Leadership Conference (HOSA ILC) held June 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.  James Batchelor,  Joshua Keeton, Jericho Jones, Kynlee Speidel, Gemma Street, Jacynda Street,... Read more