New Milbank City Council Members Sworn In
The Milbank City Council met Monday, July 12, at the Milbank Visitors Center for their regular monthly meeting. Before the July meeting commenced, the council dealt with old business in a separate meeting which included the members who were on the board in June.  They approved the June council... Read more
Farley Fest Concert Needs Your Help
Calling all individuals, families, and groups! The Milbank Area Chamber needs volunteers for the Farley Fest Country Concert. The concert features headliner Casey Donahew and the opening act of Allie Colleen on Saturday, July 31. Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber, says 12 to 15 people are needed to act... Read more
Bjordahl and Henrich Preschoolers Read 1000 Books
Brynley Henrich and Jonathan, Thomas, and William Bjordahl have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The early literacy program is sponsored by the Grant County Library and Great Western Bank in Milbank. Parents of the preschoolers include Nate and Molly Henrich and Travis and Emily Bjordahl of Milbank.  Great Western Bank in Milbank partnered with the library to... Read more
Junior Teeners Split Games with Groton
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners split wins in a double header against the Groton 14U Junior Teeners on July 6. Milbank was defeated 8-4 in Game 1, and they defeated Groton by a score of 5-4 in Game 2. Game 1  In Game 1, Milbank immediately scratched the scoring... Read more
Mark Veen Brings Outdoor Archery Range and Course to Hartford Beach
Can’t wait for hunting season to start? Archery is the latest trend to get you out in the field and keep you sharp. Plus, you can take the whole family. Archery is safe and surprisingly affordable, and at the newly constructed 28-station course and five-target practice range at Hartford Beach State... Read more
49 Students Graduate From Milbank Driver’s Ed Class
According to Jackson Graf, MMS teacher and driving instructor, 49 students completed driver’s education in Milbank this summer. Graf says, “This is a very difficult and demanding course as the students spend 30 hours over four days in the classroom while covering twelve chapters. After passing, they spend twelve... Read more
Food Giveaway in Milbank Helps 257 Families
According to Brenda Maass, of the Grant County Christian Service Council, the food drive held in conjunction with Feeding South Dakota on June 30 served 257 families for a total of 567 people. Maass says, “The number of families that attended was down considerably from this time last May. In... Read more
Hoeke Has 6 Hits and 6 RBI’s Against Big Stone
Milbank’s Post 9 baseball team swept Big Stone City’s Post 229 in doubleheader action on July 1 in Ortonville. Milbank defeated Big Stone City 10-5 in Game 1.  In Game 2, Milbank also won to sweep the season series of four games. Game 1In Game 1, Post 229 struck... Read more
UPDATE: Milbank Cancels 4th of July Fireworks
The 4th of July fireworks event on Sunday, July 4, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank has been postponed. Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber which sponsors the free fireworks display says, “After careful consideration, and due to the dryness of the area, the decision was made to... Read more
Coach Townsend Announces Year-End Awards and Recaps Season
Both Milbank Bulldog Track and Field teams can point to 2021 as one of MHS’s most successful seasons in recent years. Their season stretches past graduation and the last day of school to the state meet. Now that the runners and their head coach, Eric Townsend, have had a chance to catch their breath,... Read more