Kinley VanHoorn is 11 years old, but she has a chance to show her art to the world. To do it, she needs your help! Kinley, the daughter of Phil and Jessica VanHoorn of Milbank, was selected as the South Dakota winner in the 14th Annual Doodle for Google... Read more
Have you been frowning because your family doesn’t have insurance or the money for your child to see a dentist? Or maybe you lack the transportation to travel to a dentist. Delta Dental can put a smile back on your face! And, they’ll put a smile on your child’s... Read more
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, released a water restriction plan today from Don Settje, water manager for the City of Milbank: The Milbank City Water Manager respectfully requests the citizens of Milbank to follow the following watering restrictions effective immediately and until further notice. It is the homeowner’s... Read more
$6 Billion in Emergency Relief Payments Expected Soon
Local News June 28, 2022 0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion. The payments will become available through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop... Read more
South Dakota’s Fire Marshal, Paul Merriman, urges people to be careful this Independence Day holiday. Fireworks sales began across the state yesterday, June 27, and continue through July 5. The final day it is legal to discharge fireworks is July 10. Merriman said, “People should make sure they know their... Read more
As temperatures start to rise, the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) reminds everyone of an important initiative. DSS offers assistance for repair and replacement of air conditioning systems to South Dakotans who own their home and are eligible for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. Eligibility for energy assistance... Read more
Dom Boerger Throws a No-Hitter
Milbank Area Baseball June 24, 2022 0
Sunday, June 19, started out as a special day because it was Father’s Day. It turned out to be extra special for Dom Boerger and the Milbank Firechiefs. Boerger threw a no-hitter against the Clark Traders. He recorded 17 strikeouts and walked only one batter in the seven innings... Read more
The First Annual Post 9 Pancake Feed will be held at the Milbank Fire Hall on Sunday, June 26, from 9 a.m. until noon. A free will offering is requested.Proceeds from the pancake feed will go to activities supported by Milbank Legion Birch-Miller Post 9, American Legion Auxiliary Birch-Miller Post 9,... Read more
Many Firsts Won by Milbank Swimmers at 41st Annual Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming June 23, 2022 0
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... Read more
City Council Approves Two Bids for Baseball Complex
Local News June 22, 2022 0
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... Read more
