National Night Out Set for August 3
The annual National Night Out event in Milbank is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Milbank Fire Hall. The nationwide event is planned to help the community join together, get to know your neighbors and all first responders within the area. “The kids... Read more
Junior Teeners Take Fourth at State Tournament
The Milbank VFW Junior Teener baseball team captured fourth place at the State 13-14 VFW tournament this past weekend at Legion Field in Milbank. The locals were also awarded with the Sportsmanship award following the tournament. Milbank slipped past W-I-N (Warner-Ipswich-Northwestern) 2-1 in their opening game of the tournament... Read more
Nearly 1500 Attend Farley Country Concert
The Lake Farley Summer Event Series staged its country music concert featuring Craig Morgan under the stars on July 22, at Farley Park. According to Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly, “We moved to the old train depot area closer to the lake this year. We... Read more
Firechiefs Advance to District Tourney Championship
The Milbank Firechiefs are headed to the championship game of the District 1 Amateur Baseball Tournament. Milbank faces Clark on Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. in Lake Norden. The Chiefs defeated the Castlewood Monarchs 6-5 to advance to the title game. Milbank was set to take on Sisseton... Read more
Milbank School Registration is August 9-10
The first day of school for students in the Milbank School District is Wednesday, August 23. Classes start at 8:15 a.m. On the first day, school dismisses at 2 p.m. Koch Elementary, Milbank Middle School, and Milbank High School offices open Monday, July 31. Registration is Wednesday, August 9,... Read more
Parking and Free Rides for Downtown Tuesdays
Downtown Tuesdays keep getting better! Downtown Tuesdays start at 4 p.m. every Tuesday on Main Street in Milbank. But where can you find a parking spot? Beginning today, just pull into one of the City of Milbank parking lots behind Speedway Bar and Grill or Great Western Bank. You’ll... Read more
JP Lindquist Captures Tennis Title
MHS alumnus JP Lindquist captured the men’s 3.5 singles title at the Asfora/Clayton South Dakota Adult Open. The tennis tournament was held in Sioux Falls from July 21-23. In the opening round, Lindquist downed Buysse from Brookings, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3. In semi-final action, he secured a 6-1 6-3 victory... Read more
4-H’ers Ride in State Horse Show
The South Dakota 4-H Horse Show took place July 17-19 at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron. Cassidy Schwagel, Brooke Schwagel, Marion Mischel, and Claire Mischel represented Grant County. Cassidy Schwagel won a purple ribbon and second place in the junior English showmanship. She also won a purple... Read more
Viola Street Project on Schedule
Construction continues on South Viola Street in Milbank. According to Jason Kettwig, administrator for the City of Milbank, “We are on track and scheduled to have asphalt laid before school starts.” The concrete crew is working on driveways, sidewalks, and approaches. “Once that work is done, we finish grading... Read more
City Plans to Demolish House
The Grant County commissioners approved deeding Lot 17, Block 59, to the City of Milbank during its regular meeting on Friday, July 21. The residential lot at 133 Diggs Avenue contains a home in foreclosure. The city will apply for a grant under the Bulldoze, Beautify, Build (BBB) program... Read more