It’s been a long year, and with everyone spending more time at home, your Girl Scout cookies probably disappeared last faster than a ninja. That emergency box of Thin Mints you stashed in the freezer? Gone! The good news is your local Girl Scouts are out selling cookies! Carrie... Read more
Johanna Fischer Rehired as Milbank School Nurse
Local News March 10, 2021 0
Johanna Fischer will return to Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School on a part-time basis as the school nurse, health careers teacher, and HOSA coordinator. The transition is expected to go smoothly as Fischer previously held this position. Fischer said she was excited to return. “I feel like I... Read more
Milbank youth wrestlers who placed in the top eight in their divisions in the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association District 7 Tournament earned their way to the regional tournament. The district tournament was held in Webster on Saturday, March 6. Wrestlers who led the way for Milbank with first-place finishes... Read more
William Karels
Obituaries March 10, 2021 0
William David Karels passed away unexpectedly at his lake home on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, Minnesota at the age of 60. A private memorial service will be held at the Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home in Anoka, MN on March 12, 2021. A celebration of life will be held later this... Read more
Three Milbank Sealion swimmers qualified to swim at the 2021 Short Course State Championship Meet held at Midco Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls. The meet brought together 18 teams of 13-and-over swimmers from across the state. Sioux Falls captured the championship title. MHS senior Amaya Street compiled 102.5 points for... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs basketball team is headed to the SoDak 16 for the second consecutive season. Milbank upset the No.1 seed in Region 1A, Groton Area, with a 51-42 victory on Friday, March 5, in Groton. Milbank’s head coach, Logan Diede, said, “We executed our game plan exactly how we wanted to... Read more
When Deb Underwood, the director of food service for the Milbank School District, says ”Help yourself,” she means two things. Breakfast is free for every student. And, breakfast can help your day go better. Underwood and her staff serve between 225 and 250 breakfasts each school day. She says, “Hands down, the kids’ favorite is the sausage... Read more
Maurina Street – The Valley Express MVP
Local News March 4, 2021 0
MHS sophomore Maurina Street is The Valley Express Most Valuable Player for Winter Sports 2021 for the week of February 22-27. Maurina is a five-foot-ten forward on the Lady Bulldogs basketball team. Last week, Maurina lit up the scoreboard for the Lady Bulldogs, when they upset the Groton Tigers 46-43 in... Read more
Are you a high school senior in the Milbank School District? Are you planning to attend an accredited university, college, or technical school to pursue a career in an ag-related field? The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce’s agriculture committee will award three $500 scholarships to graduates in the MHS... Read more
Neil Speckeen
Obituaries March 4, 2021 0
Neil Speckeen, age 79, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on March 4, 2021, at his home. A memorial service or Neill will be held at a later date. Neil Dean Speckeen was born in Ortonville, MN, on October 30, 1941, to parents: Harry and Dorothy (Marsh) Speckeen. He was... Read more
