The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad blocked the crossing on north Main Street in Milbank today, July 11. The closure marks the beginning of a joint project between the railroad and the City of Milbank to eliminate two track crossings and upgrade three others. The street will be shut... Read more
Milbank Firechiefs Clobber the Cormorants
Milbank Area Baseball July 11, 2023 0
The Firechiefs were back in action on Sunday after being rained out Friday night. Milbank hosted Volga in a doubleheader at Pribyl Park on July 9. The locals defeated the Cormorants in game one 9-6 and in game two 5-4. The Firechiefs wasted no time in getting on the... Read more
Milbank Firefighters Respond to Two Fires
Local News July 11, 2023 0
At 10:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, the Milbank Fire Department was dispatched to a grease fire in the kitchen at the Millstone Restaurant. Upon arrival, firefighters learned that officer Adam Leins of the Milbank Police Department had put out the flames with a dry chemical extinguisher. The fire... Read more
The third food giveaway of 2023 sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) and offered in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota, is set for Wednesday, July 12, from 4-5 p.m. Brenda Maass, of GCCSC and coordinator for Milbank’s event, says, “The giveaway will again be held in... Read more
Hey, kids, it’s time to rock out at the Big Stone Library! Hans Sacrison and his fascinating collection of fossils will be featured at the Big Stone Branch Library on Wednesday, July 12, from 1:30 – 2 p.m. The event is free and part of the Summer Reading Program... Read more
The fourth of July will not go off with a bang for residents of Milbank. Due to impending inclement weather, the Milbank Chamber has postponed all activities scheduled for this day. “After a lot of consideration for all parties involved, we have made the difficult decision,” said Jamie Henderson,... Read more
It’s time to “meat up” again! Where the trophies are big, but the cash is even bigger! Win the Q-Fest BBQ contest and claim the trophy and $1100. Ten place winners. Over $4000 in cash prizes! It’s a challenge, but you know you want to “brisk-et”. Q-Fest is Saturday, July... Read more
Brenda Maass, coordinator of the food giveaways presented by the Grant County Christian Service Council and supported by Feeding South Dakota said, “The food giveaway on June 14 went great! We ordered food for 325 families and had over 300 families (743 individuals) come through.” Maass explained that after... Read more
Have a Yankee Doodle Dandy Day at Lake Farley Park on the 4th of July. It’s easy to remember – the fun begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. From 4-6 p.m. make a new friend at the Fishing Derby. It’s free for kids up to age 14.... Read more
Six Milbank Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members, who qualified for the 46th Annual International Leadership Conference, competed with over 12,000 students from across the world from June 21-25. The event was held at the Omni Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. During the conference, 91 outstanding HOSA members were awarded scholarships... Read more
