MHS Marching Band Takes Third Place at Festival of Bands
Local News October 10, 2023 0
The Milbank High School band concluded their marching season at the 2023 Festival of Bands in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 7. The MHS band received third place in the AA division and eighth place overall. Sioux Falls Christian earned first place in the AA Division. Susan Karels serves as the high school and... Read more
Homer Hankies are back! And you can win a Hanky from The Valley Express. Even if you can’t make it to a game, you can cheer the Twins on in style! See how to enter at the end of this article. The coveted 2023 Homer Hanky is a hybrid.... Read more
Boy Scouts are popping up all over town! The Boy Scouts from Milbank’s Troop 45 are going door-to-door during their annual popcorn fundraiser. Get your popcorn for movie night or stock up for the winter weather ahead. You can never go wrong with a little butter and salt, but... Read more
Skylar Bohn
Obituaries October 6, 2023 0
Skylar Ray Bohn, age 26, former resident of Milbank, passed away October 2, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, due to a tragic accident. Skylar (Sky) Ray Bohn (Little Boo Baby) was born on October 31, 1996, in Watertown, South Dakota. He joined his father, Dennis Bohn, and siblings, Tiffany... Read more
Doug and Linda Buri Receive Christen-Larson Heritage Award
Local News October 5, 2023 0
The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently presented Doug and Linda Buri with the Christen-Larson Heritage Circle Award. The Buris have been magnanimous members of the Milbank community for over five decades. Linda began her retail clothing business, Linda’s Fashions, in downtown Milbank in 1980. Since that time, she... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Team Shines On and Off the Court at State
Milbank Area Tennis October 5, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team made Milbank and their head coach, Abbey Trapp, proud at the state tennis tournament in Sioux Falls October 2-3. “It was an incredible state tournament. My girls gave it their all in every match, and I am extremely proud of each one of them,”... Read more
School Bus Helps Area Firefighters Gain Valuable Knowledge
Local News October 5, 2023 0
Usually, school buses are a safe and efficient way to get kids to school, but, on September 28, the school bus was the teacher! Kevin Schuelke, former Milbank fire chief and head of Grant County Emergency Management, felt it was important to offer emergency instruction regarding school buses to... Read more
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 11, if you need help feeding your family nutritious food. Remind your neighbor, too. The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota will hold their fifth and final giveaway of 2023 on Wednesday, October 11. The giveaway will... Read more
Leon Thompson’s 80th Birthday Party
Uncategorized October 4, 2023 0
Leon Thompson’s 80th Birthday Open House is on Saturday!All family and friends of Leon are welcome to come help him celebrate his 80th Birthday! Saturday Oct 7th1pm – 4pm913 S 5th St, Milbank Read more
Lady Bulldog Hope Karels took fourth place today, Tuesday, October 3, in Flight 1 Singles at South Dakota’s 2023 Girls State Tennis Championships.The two-day tournament took place in Sioux Falls. Karels faced off with Athena Franciliso of St. Thomas More today. Franciliso was defending her Flight 1 Singles title... Read more
