Pancake Feed to Benefit Milbank Fire Department On October 6
Where there’s smokies…there’s firemen! And pancakes, too. The Valley Express will host a freewill pancake feed to benefit the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department on Sunday, October 6. Pancakes and smokies will be served from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Milbank Visitors Center. All proceeds go to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Ace Out Sioux Valley
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs came from behind to slip past Sioux Valley 3-2 on Tuesday, September 24, in their Homecoming week volleyball match at the Milbank Armory. The win lifts Milbank’s season record to 5-6. “This win reinforces and proves to us that we are capable at this game... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Elbow Roncalli
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team took rival, Aberdeen Roncalli, down to the wire, but came up just short during a quadrangular at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, September 24. MHS also faced Aberdeen Central and suffered a 0-9 loss. “I was pleased with how we played against Roncalli,”... Read more
Nick Batchelor Remains Unbeaten in Cross Country
MHS cross country runner, Nick Batchelor, remains unbeaten this season. Batchelor, a sophomore, claimed the top spot in the 5000-meter run at the Ortonville Invitational on September 23. Both Milbank teams captured second place. “The Ortonville meet was a great one for us,” stated Bulldog Head Coach Eric Townsend.... Read more
Weather Strikes Match at Tennis Jamboree
Milbank won a match and lost a match at a high school girls tennis jamboree in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 21. The team was scheduled to play three matches, but weather delays halted play several times. “MHS Head Tennis Coach Abbey Trapp said, “We did not play our third... Read more
Milbank Treat Street Moves to New Location
Treat Street is moving to a new street. (But, just this year.) It will be renamed Trunk -or-Treat and located at the Milbank High School parking lot.  Construction in downtown Milbank has created less than spooktacular conditions for trick-or-treaters, according to Laurie Folk, Milbank Area Chamber Director. She says,... Read more
Grant County Teams Needed For 2020 Cancer Walk
Cancer Walk teams It Only Takes A Spark invites everyone in Grant County to form a team for the 2020 Cancer Walk on June 12 at Lake Farley Park. Is your neighborhood, family, or business looking to make a difference? Are you a cancer survivor? A youth group willing... Read more
Max McCulloch and Elsie Rogers Chosen as MHS Homecoming Royalty
MHS hosted Coronation for Homecoming 2019 tonight, Monday, September 23. Elsie Rogers was chosen as the Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Jonathan and Mindy Rogers. Max McCulloch was chosen as the Homecoming King. He is the son of Mark and Ellen McCulloch. The pair will reign over... Read more
Reminder: Early Start for Homecoming Football Game
MHS Athletic Director and head football coach, Adolph Shepardson, reminds fans of the early start for the Homecoming football game. The Bulldogs take on the Webster Area Bearcats this Friday, September 27, at 6 p.m. at the AB Campbell Stadium in Milbank. Read more
Lady Bulldogs Put Cyclones in a Spin
The Lady Bulldogs came back from a first set loss to secure a 3-1 victory over the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones Thursday, September 19, in Clark. Milbank’s record moves to 4-6 with the win. “Amy Nelson didn’t play due to an ankle sprain,” said head coach Nancy Hoeke. “So, we... Read more