The Milbank VFW Teener team used a powerful offense to capture the region baseball title and earn a berth to the state A tournament Friday at Legion Field. Milbank defeated Groton 9-5 for the second time in the region tourney. The locals got out to a quick start with a 4-0... Read more
Phase One of Road Construction Nearing End
Local News July 31, 2015 0
Road construction along Highway 12 in Milbank is going smoothly and is back on track according to Jason Kettwig, city administrator. The Second Street intersection is close to being ready to open. “They are pouring concrete in the intersections and sidewalks this week,” explained Kettwig. “Phase one from Second... Read more
Milbank Police Department Updates Community on White Van; Encourages Stranger Safety
Local News July 30, 2015 0
Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren received a few calls about the suspicious white van believed to be attempting to abduct children in communities in eastern South Dakota, but informs the public that the reports he received were unsubstantiated. “Authorities across eastern South Dakota are still investigating this case... Read more
Brenda Anderson has heard the knock several times throughout her teaching career, but recently she answered the call to be principal at St. Lawrence School in Milbank. “It was God knocking on my door and He who brought me here,” said Anderson, who officially started in her new position July 1.... Read more
The Milbank youth baseball and softball programs concluded its season recently which was highlighted with great success. The Milbank Ball Diamond Association added Lyle Hoeke as the day program director for t-ball, baseball and softball this season. Hoeke had been involved with the organization nearly six years ago and... Read more
MALST Swimmers Place at State A Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming July 27, 2015 0
Aubrey Fraasch and Maurina Street earned medals during the state A swim meet in Huron this past weekend to lead the way for the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team. Fraasch finished in the top eight in five different events in her eight and under age group. To highlight the... Read more
Milbank Junior Teeners Take Fourth at State VFW Baseball Tournament
High School Sports July 27, 2015 0
The Milbank Junior Teener baseball team came home with a fourth place trophy following the 2015 South Dakota VFW state class A 13-14 baseball tournament in Mobridge this past weekend. Milbank secured a first-round 6-3 victory over Tyndall Friday. The teams started off even at 1-1 after one inning... Read more
Highway 12 Construction Project Lags, Fourth Street Ahead of Schedule
Local NewsNews July 25, 2015 0
The road construction project along Highway 12 through Milbank is just slightly behind schedule according to City Administrator Jason Kettwig. The majority of the main road is completed. What remains is dirt and cement work to set the sidewalks and boulevards in place from the corner of Third Street,... Read more
Members Only Rock Concert To Hit Lake Farley
Local NewsNews July 24, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its second annual Rock concert at Lake Farley Park Saturday, August 1, with the band Members Only playing 80s music. The gates open at 8 p.m. and the concert begins at 9 p.m. “One thing that has seemed to confuse people... Read more
Farley Fest Crowd 1,100 Strong
Local News July 1, 2015 0
Craig Campbell and Keith Anderson like many area residents enjoyed the Farley Fest activities efore they performed Saturday evening. The threat of stormy weather did not keep 1110 fans from enjoying Campbell’s and Anderson’s hits, as well as, ballads they wrote for some of the top names in the... Read more
