Veronica Fonder Wins Regional Spelling Bee
Local News February 15, 2021 0
Veronica Fonder, an eighth grader at Milbank Middle School, was the top speller in northeast South Dakota’s regional spelling bee. Fonder earned the right to compete at the state competition of the Scripps Spelling Bee at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Saturday, March 6. The state winner advances to the national competition in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers Wrap Up Regular Season at Huron
Milbank Area Wrestling February 15, 2021 0
The MHS wrestling team wrapped up their regular season at the Huron Invitational on Saturday, February 13. The Bulldogs placed sixth in the team standings. Milbank finished with 91 points. Bon Homme/Scotland won the event with 204.5 points. Huron was second with 176.5, and Dell Rapids took third with 167.... Read more
February is National Library Lovers Month, and the Grant County Public Library in Milbank is celebrating by giving away free books. The books include a variety of titles for children of all ages and adults. The free books will be available while supply lasts and are limited to one book per patron.... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Asking Customers to Conserve Power for Next 48 Hours
Local News February 15, 2021 0
Dave Page, General Manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative is asking his patrons to do what they can to conserve electricity for the next few days. Page said, “Due to the current widespread and extreme cold weather conditions, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is requesting the region’s consumers to... Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day. If you are looking for some glue to hold your relationship together, you might stop by Valley Office Products in Milbank. You won’t find this kind of glue on the shelf, though. Ask the proprietors, Larry and Loretta Cantine, and they’ll tell you it can’t be... Read more
Darlene Eide
Obituaries February 14, 2021 0
Darlene Eide, age 89, of Milbank, passed away at Milbank Area Hospital on February 14. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday,... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers End Dual Season
Milbank Area Wrestling February 13, 2021 0
The MHS wrestling squad suffered two losses in a dual triangular on Thursday, February 11, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs lost to Redfield 57-15 and Tea Area 53-23. They end their dual season with a 7-14 record. Barrett Schneck, Toby Schneck, and Landon Novy secured victories in the Redfield... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 2-1 to 2-6
High School Sports February 12, 2021 0
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Tyra Berry, Jenna Dexter, Nadia Thue, Madi Loeschke, Emily Wollschlager, Elsiem Seffrood, Hope Karels, Shaylee Schuchard, Averie Engebretson2-2-2021 – Milbank defeated Ortonville 33-18 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn Wiik, Claire Snaza, Nadia Thue, Bella Van Lith, Cailey... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Dani Yamaura
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
MHS junior Dani Yamaura is The Valley Express Who’s That Bulldog? for the Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team. She is the daughter of Vince and Amy Yamaura. Dani began gymnastics when she was three years old when her mom signed her up for the summer gymnastics recreation program in Milbank. “I remember... Read more
The Milbank City Council voted to rename Unity Square to Unity Health and Fitness on Monday, February 8, at their regular board meeting. The City of Milbank assumed ownership of the facility this year. Council members Hoeke and Weiner voted against the name-change measure. Hoeke said he cast his... Read more
