Families in need of assistance with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to take advantage of the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree Project provides clothes and toys to families who otherwise may not receive Christmas presents. The generous donations of community members... Read more
Guess the 2017 Mystery Snowman!
Local News November 1, 2017 1
The Mystery Snowman is an important part of The Milbank Snow Queen Festival and is a prominent person in the Milbank community. Daily clues will be published on The Valley Express to help you unravel the identity. The first person to correctly guess the Mystery Snowman’s identity wins two... Read more
Kadon Leddy, a 2017 MHS graduate, represented the Milbank FFA Chapter at the 90th Annual National FFA Convention Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis from October 25 through October 28. Leddy competed in the Social Science category and took fifth place and a gold medal. Leddy’s project, South Dakota Ag Producers:... Read more
Milbank Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
Local News October 31, 2017 0
Michael Swan was sentenced to life in prison today by Judge Robert Spears in the Grant County Courthouse. Sixty-three-year-old Swan was convicted of second degree murder in the death of his wife, 77-year-old Angela Swan, at the couple’s Milbank apartment on October 24, 2016. According to States Attorney Mark... Read more
Hackwiths Host Estonian Exchange Student
Local News October 30, 2017 0
Kevin Koik, an exchange student from Estonia, is a junior at MHS and lives with Delvin and Cammy Hackwith. Things in Milbank are different for Kevin. “The longest car ride he had taken before he came here was three hours,” says Delvin. “That’s how long it takes to drive... Read more
Milbank Musicians Take Part in Second Annual Clarinet Clinic
Local News October 30, 2017 0
Northern State University held its 2nd Annual Clarinet Clinic October 24, in Aberdeen. MHS sophomore Alaina Rausch and juniors Kylie Roggenbuck and Abby Michels attended. Instructors included Kristi Hanno, ASU Doctoral Candidate; Dr. Audrey Miller, Northern State University, and Dr. Alan LaFave, Northern State University Provost. The students performed... Read more
If your family needs a little help to make its holiday meal, the Grant County Christian Service Council, Interlakes Community Action Partnership, and the Grant County Food Pantry are offering holiday food boxes. But hurry! The deadline is Tuesday, October 31. “Families receive a holiday food box for Thanksgiving... Read more
Dawgs Defeat Falcons 55-0 in Playoffs
Milbank Area Football October 27, 2017 1
The Milbank Area Bulldogs dominated the Todd County Falcons in the quarterfinal round of the Class 11A high school football playoffs Thursday, October 26, in Mission. Milbank Area, now 7-3, advances to the semi-finals and travels to Madison for a rematch of the Battle of the Bulldogs. The semi-final... Read more
Lady Bulldogs to Host First Round Match of Region Tournament
Milbank Area Volleyball October 27, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs host the Webster Area Bearcats in the opening round of the Region 1A volleyball tournament. The match is Tuesday, October 31, at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Armory. The Lady Bulldogs finished their regular season with a 10-14 record. They are the No. 4... Read more
GCDC Seeks Community Input
Local News October 26, 2017 0
What matters most to you? Milbank wants to know. The City of Milbank, Grant County Development Corporation, and the Institute of Possibility, are partnering again for the next stage of I Believe In Milbank. Starting November 1, these groups ask the citizens of Milbank and Grant County to share... Read more
