The third annual Jason’s (aka Goose Giessinger) Memory Co-Ed Softball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at Pribyl Park in Milbank (softball fields). Registrations are still being accepted. Eleven teams have registered to date, but additional teams are welcome, according to Carolyn Giessinger, tournament coordinator. The deadline to... Read more
National Night Out Moved to Lake Farley Park
Local News August 4, 2015 0
National Night Out, a nation-wide program, will take place Wednesday, August 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event has been moved to Lake Farley Park this year because of road construction on Highway 12. “We don’t feel moving the event to Lake Farley will take away from... Read more
Members Only Farley Rock Concert Rated a Success
Local News August 4, 2015 0
The Members Only rock concert at Lake Farley Park Saturday night was rated a big success by Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce director Connie Larson. “The weather was beautiful and everyone in attendance seemed like they were having a good time,” she noted. Actual attendance numbers fell slightly from... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs will join the I-29 football conference beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. The conference will be made up of teams from Milbank, McCook Central, Flandreau, Sioux Valley and Sisseton. According to Bulldog head football coach, Jeremy Tostenson, Milbank was approached by McCook Central, Flandreau and... Read more
The Milbank Backpack Program has added two schools in which they will provide meals to as the upcoming school year is preparing to kick off. In addition to Milbank, Grant-Deuel and Wilmot public schools, meals will now be provided to students in need from St. Lawrence School and American... Read more
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
