The 740th Transportation Company of the South Dakota National Guard held its annual family picnic on Saturday, July 10, at Hartford Beach on Big Stone Lake. Sergeant First Class Brandon Peery says about 150-200 people attend the picnic each year. All of the guests are members of the 740th Transportation... Read more
Post 9 Defeats Beresford at Rotary Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball July 14, 2021 0
The American Legion Post 9 baseball team played in the Clark Rotary Tournament on July 9-11. Milbank played Beresford, Wessington Springs, and Aberdeen. Milbank defeated Beresford 3-0 in Game 1, fell to Wessington Springs 3-2 and was defeated by Aberdeen 9-0. In Game 1, Milbank took on Beresford Post... Read more
Joe Schulte, 14, son of David and Elizabeth Schulte of Milbank, took first place in the 15 & Under division at the Sioux Falls Open Disc Golf Tournament. Isaac Graham, 15, son of Tom and Jessica Graham of Milbank, took third. The tournament was held at Tuthill Park in Sioux... Read more
New Milbank City Council Members Sworn In
Local News July 13, 2021 0
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
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
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
Milbank Area Baseball July 9, 2021 0
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
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
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
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
