Jimmy Gesswein awarded Ian Loehrer a new fishing lure as the latest winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Ian, caught this 23 inch Walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish. You could be the next winner! Send in your fishing photos to the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. The Valley Express... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tie School Record at 500
Milbank Area Tennis September 20, 2018 0
“Ten dual wins may not mean much to some programs in the state, but it ties our school record,” said MHS Girls Tennis Coach Jim Dahl. The 2018 Lady Bulldogs team tied the record Tuesday, September 18. Milbank hosted both Lennox and Roncalli teams. In the first match, Milbank... Read more
It Only Takes A Spark is signing up new teams for the cancer walk at Lake Farley Park on June 14, 2019. The group challenges neighbors, families, small businesses, cancer survivors, and youth groups in Grant County to help those afflicted with cancer. Everyone is welcome and registration is... Read more
Mills to Run for Re-election
Local News September 20, 2018 0
State Representative John Mills is on the ballot for re-election this November. Mills, a Republican, has served District 4 – Grant, Deuel, rural Brookings, and rural Codington counties- since he was elected in November 2016. He is a member of the Taxation and Commerce and Energy committees. Mills and... Read more
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Send in your questions.... Read more
BREAKING: Voters Approve $15.9 Million School Bond for New Milbank Elementary School
Local News September 18, 2018 0
The results are in! Koch Elementary School is Moving! The Milbank School District held an election, September 18. The measure passed with 798 in favor and 323 opposed- With 71.2 percent voting in favor of the measure, the necessary approval rating of 60 percent was far exceeded. Voters said... Read more
Milbank Fire and Rescue Responds to Death of Sturgis Assistant Fire Chief
Local News September 17, 2018 0
Mario Perez and Joseph Weber, two members of the Milbank Fire and Rescue Team, traveled to Sturgis to honor fallen firefighter David Fischer. Fischer, 43, assistant chief of the Sturgis Fire Department, was killed by an exploding propane tank while battling a house fire in Tilford on September 7.... Read more
Remember to Vote on Koch School Bond Tuesday, September 18
Local News September 17, 2018 0
Don’t forget to vote Tuesday September 18, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the lobby of Milbank High School at 1001 East Park Avenue! What am I voting on? You will decide whether or not to approve a bond to construct a new elementary school to replace Koch... Read more
Bulldogs Defeat Roncalli in Homecoming Game
Milbank Area Football September 17, 2018 0
The Milbank High School football team hosted Aberdeen Roncalli during 2018 Homecoming week on Friday, September 14. Temperatures soared during the day and didn’t let up in the evening, but adding to the heat and humidity, the Bulldogs gave the Cavaliers a good soaking. The final score was 45-26.... Read more
Eli Fischer Golfs Personal Best at Pheasant Invitational
Milbank Area Golf September 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Boys’ Golf Team traveled to Redfield to compete against seven teams at the Pheasant Invitational on September 11. “I couldn’t be happier with our team score as we played in 30 m.p.h. sustained winds throughout the whole day,” said Coach Mark Keeton. “Eli Fischer had his best... Read more
