COVID Changes Veterans Day Program in Milbank
Local News November 8, 2020 0
The 2020 Veterans Day program will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. outdoors at the Grant County Veterans Memorial. The memorial is adjacent to the Milbank City Cemetery and across from the tennis courts. Attendees can watch from their vehicles by parking on Dexter Avenue or in the... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue
Milbank Area Volleyball November 5, 2020 0
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue, a senior at MHS and a member of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. Those who know Madi realize she is passionate about whatever she does. Those who don’t know her as well might think she’s shy and quiet. But get her on the volleyball... Read more
Screening Available for Preschoolers
Local News November 5, 2020 0
The Milbank School District is available to screen children who live in the district and were three or four year olds by September 1, 2020. The developmental screening examines your child’s motor, speech, language, and general knowledge skills. Sessions generally last less than an hour.Questions? Ready to set up... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Student Council helped raise over $650 during a community service project. The council encouraged students to donate money to purchase trees to be planted in the Milbank community next spring. The sixth grade class was declared the winner for raising the most money. Read more
Applications Available for Holiday Food Boxes and Angel Tree
Local News November 4, 2020 0
The Angel Tree and Holiday Food Box programs are helping families in Grant County get ready for the holidays. The Angel Tree, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC), collects toys and clothing for children of all ages. The holiday food boxes provide all the ingredients for... Read more
Michels, Hupke, and Wiese Take Third at Pumpkinstakes
Local News November 4, 2020 0
The MHS oral interp team competed in the Watertown Pumpkinstakes tournament on Saturday, October 31. According to Coach Natasha Karels, Mackenzie Michels made it to the final round in the Drama category, where she placed third. Hailey Hupke and Peyten Wiese did not have a final round, but placed third based upon preliminary scores. Lydia Street and Camila Monroy placed fifth. ... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Upset Webster at Regions
Milbank Area Volleyball November 4, 2020 0
The No. 7 Lady Bulldogs pulled off an upset! They defeated No. 2 Webster 3-1 in the opening match of the Region 1A volleyball tournament on Tuesday, November 3, in Webster. Milbank now travels to No. 3 Redfield for semi-final action on Thursday, November 5. In the other semi-final game of Region... Read more
Karla DeVaal Elected Grant County Treasurer and South Dakota Passes Changes to its Constitution
Local News November 4, 2020 1
Grant County has elected a new Treasurer. Karla DeVaal, who received 56 percent of the votes, defeated the incumbent Raynelle Mueller. Mueller received 44 percent of the votes. South Dakota will cast its three electoral votes for Republican candidate Donald J, Trump. Early morning results showed Trump garnering 64... Read more
Milbank Takes TZ to Four Sets; Falls to Top Roncalli Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 3, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team suffered two recent losses. In their match against Tiospa Zina on October 26, Milbank pushed the match to four sets, but lost 3-1. They then battled top-seeded Aberdeen Roncalli on October 27, but were defeated 3-0. Milbank 1 vs. Tiospa Zina 3 Milbank started out... Read more
Hallie Schulte Selected as The Valley Express MVP
Milbank Area Volleyball November 2, 2020 0
Hallie Schulte is The Valley Express MVP for the week of October 26-31. Hallie is a sophomore on the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, and in her third season on varsity. Hallie plays the libero position and wears the gold jersey. As the libero, she is a defensive specialist and can only... Read more
