Olivia Foell Crowned Miss Milbank 2026
Local News November 16, 2025 0
Olivia Foell was crowned the new Miss Milbank in front of a sold-out crowd during the 2025 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. She was sponsored by Chiropractic In Motion, Pivotal Joy Dance,... Read more
The 62nd Milbank Snow Queen Festival is just around the corner. The new Miss Milbank will be crowned on Saturday, November 15. To keep the (snow)ball rolling, here’s Clue No. 7 in The Mystery Snowman Contest. Look for the Bonus Clue! Clues about a well-known person in the Milbank community will be... Read more
Pam Prisinger Selected for True Friends of Education Award
Local News November 13, 2025 0
Pam Prisinger, née Martin, was presented with the True Friends of Education Award at the Milbank School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 10. The Milbank Education Association (MEA) sponsors the award annually in concert with National Education Week that will be celebrated this year from November... Read more
The Milbank Special Olympics bowling team attended the 2025 South Dakota Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament Singles in Aberdeen on Friday, October 31. Peggy Greiner, coach for the Milbank bowlers, said, “Everyone had a great time. This is a great experience for all ages, especially seeing friends from across... Read more
2025 Snow Queen Festival Coming Up on Saturday November 15
Local News November 11, 2025 0
Who will be the new Miss Milbank? The Valley Express will host the 62nd Annual Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, November 15. Step into a Winter Wonderland of beauty and entertainment. See 18 lovely high school seniors vie for the title of Miss Milbank 2026. Enjoy the special magic... Read more
Milbank PD Makes Drug and Stolen Property Arrest
Local News November 9, 2025 0
Officers from the Milbank Police Department arrested a suspect at Food-N-Fuel on West 4th Avenue in Milbank on Tuesday, November 4. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. An outstanding warrant was also added to... Read more
Angie Christiansen, community relations specialist for Northwestern Energy, was in Millbank on October 30 to present a check for $2000 to Jolene Rick, director of the Grant County Combined Appeal (GCCA). The utility company has been a dedicated donor to Combined Appeal since 1996. Christiansen said, “NorthWestern Energy is... Read more
Milbank to Host Veterans Day Program
Local News November 9, 2025 0
Veterans and everyone who wants to join in honoring all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime and in peacetime are welcome to attend the annual Veterans Day Program at the MIlbank Armory on Tuesday, November 11. The event begins at 11 a.m. Major Brandon... Read more
WVEC Food Drive Donates to Grant County Food Pantry
Local News November 7, 2025 0
To celebrate October as Co-op Month, Whetstone Valley Electric Co-op (WVEC) held its 18th Annual WVEC Food Drive from October 1 through October 31. Members were encouraged to drop off non-perishable items that were in turn donated to the Grant County Food Pantry. Members who contributed to the food... Read more
Orville Vreim
Obituaries November 7, 2025 0
Orville Vreim, age 91, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00... Read more
