Eighteen future babysitters learned to change a diaper, dress, feed, and safely entertain small children at the Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic. “The youth spent the day learning and preparing to start their new babysitting jobs,” stated Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor Sara Koepke. Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen... Read more
A downed power line due to this evening’s storm has led to a fire and multiple explosions on Drake Avenue in Milbank. Check The Valley Express for a full report on this fire and more storm damage as details unfold! Video Provided Courtesy of Josh Hoeke. Read more
Three businesses have settled into their new spaces at the newly renovated 222 Main building on Main Street in Milbank. The historic structure, most recently known as Bien Pharmacy, was renovated by owner Mark Leddy of Five Star Enterprises, LLP. Directors of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Laura... Read more
USA Baseball revealed the 2017 Golden Spikes Award semi-finalists and Jake Adams made the list! Jake is an All-American infielder on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes team. He is also the son of Milbank natives, Bob and Laurie (Unzen) Adams and the grandson of Suzanne Unzen, the late Matt... Read more
Jeff Loutsch Named Scoutmaster of the Year
Local News June 13, 2017 0
Scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch of Milbank received the Scoutmaster of the Year Award for the Northstar District in the Sioux Council. Loutsch has been the Scoutmaster of Troop 45 for five years. Loutsch also served as the Assistant Scoutmaster, Cub Master, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Assistant Den Leader. His... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team split contests with two teams from Castlewood. The locals fell to the Castlewood Ravens 17-3 Sunday, June 4, before cruising over the Castlewood Monarchs, 19-4, Wednesday, June 7. Milbank hosted the Ravens on June 4 at Legion Field. The locals got out to... Read more
Post 9 Collects Pair of Wins Over Sisseton
Milbank Area Baseball June 12, 2017 0
Milbank American Legion Post 9 secured two baseball wins over Sisseton Tuesday, June 6, on the road. The locals improved their season record to 6-1. Milbank won the opening game by a score of 9-1. Dylan Johnson earned the win on the mound for Post 9. He struck out... Read more
The Milbank VFW 13-14 Junior Teener baseball team has started out their season on a solid note. The locals finished in fourth place out of 10 teams at their opening tournament in Brandon May 26-27. “It was a great first weekend out of the shoot,” expressed coach Scott Hoeke.... Read more
The summer reading program, Build a Better World, is underway at the Grant County Public Library. Children from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 can still sign up, free of charge, for the various opportunities. Sessions are held on Wednesdays in June at 2 p.m. for the Pre-K to grade 5... Read more
The Milbank Legion Post 9 baseball team started its season with a 4-1 record and earned a second place finish at its own Arnold Larsen tournament this past weekend. The locals opened up the season with two wins over Webster in doubleheader action May 30. Milbank breezed by Webster... Read more
