The weather is finally cooperating with the MHS girls golf team and scores are dropping accordingly. “The girls were able to knock 32 strokes off their team score in less than a week,” stated coach Mark Keeton. The team traveled to Groton on Monday, May 10, where Marion Mischel tied... Read more
The Valley Express Salutes Milbank Police Officers During National Police Week
Local News May 14, 2021 0
Ever wake up at 3 a.m. and think you’re the only person in town who’s awake? Rest assured, you are not. The Milbank Police Department is always on the job. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren says, “We are a 24-hour law enforcement agency, which means we are never closed.... Read more
Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) Healthcare board is happy to welcome Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D. as the newest director. Vangsness Frisch lives in rural Dumont, Minnesota and is the Vice President for Student Affairs at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and Fargo, ND. “OAHS has been... Read more
Milbank City Council Discusses Cannabis Businesses, Koch School, and Baseball Field
Local News May 13, 2021 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 10, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Koch School During the public input segment of the meeting, Bobbie Bohlen, representing HME Properties of Brookings, discussed the company’s proposed senior living center project. The company has selected the Koch School property... Read more
It’s time! Sign up at the Grant County Public Library for the summer reading program. This year’s Tails and Tales program is designed for ages four (completed one year of preschool) through fifth graders. Fifth graders also have the option of participating in the teen program instead. Participants receive a... Read more
The Milbank boys tennis team hosted a triangular meet with Lennox and Aberdeen Roncalli on Monday, May 10, at Cantine Courts. The Bulldogs suffered two losses. Milbank fell 9-0 to Lennox and 8-1 to Roncalli. Joe Schulte was the lone Bulldog to secure a victory. “As a team I felt we... Read more
Milbank Runners Earn Season-Best Times at Twi-Light Meet
Milbank Area Track and Field May 12, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldog track and field team achieved nearly 60 personal-best scores at the Sisseton Twi-Light Meet on Friday, May 7. “This is outstanding at this time of the season,” noted head coach Eric Townsend. “Both teams are in a great position to qualify a number of athletes to the state... Read more
In a new policy, MHS will require all students who plan to participate in high school athletics during the 2021-2022 school year to undergo a physical examination by a medical professional. “After conversations with medical professionals, the school decided that our athletes are better served with annual physicals,” stated... Read more
Welcome to the MHS 2021 Prom Photo Album. The Valley Express highlighted a different group of photos of the prom couples and fun run several days. Check out today’s photo album! This concludes our feature of MHS Prom 2021. https://thevalleyexpress.com/gallery/mhs-2021-prom-in-pictures-final-day/ Trevor Nolting and Sabrina Schwagel Christian Peery and Halli... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs kicked off their season at the Redfield Invitational on Thursday, April 29. “After some not so pleasant weather, we have been able to get a little golf in,” said Milbank’s head coach, Mark Keeton. “I’ve been very pleased with the girls’ attitudes and efforts through this stretch.”Redfield... Read more
