Remove Your Fish House by February 28
Local News February 22, 2017 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department reminds ice anglers that all fish houses, shelters, and other structures must be removed from the ice by midnight on Tuesday, February 28. Fish houses, shelters, and other structures can be used after February 28, but must be removed from... Read more
Reserved tickets for the State Class A wrestling tournament are still available according to Milbank High School Athletic Director Boyd Sussex. “I still have tickets in the Milbank section,” he stated. Adult reserved tickets are $45 – good for the entire event. Purchase by contacting Sussex at the high... Read more
Milbank Area Falls in Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 22, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs hosted the Madison Bulldogs basketball team February 20, at the Milbank Armory. Milbank Area was defeated 80-51. Milbank Area stuck close to Madison during the first quarter and ended the period 19-15. Madison began to pull away in the second quarter and, although Milbank Area... Read more
Caryssa Mielitz Scores 1,000 Points
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 21, 2017 0
MHS senior Caryssa Mielitz scored the 1,000th point in her high school basketball career as a Lady Bulldog. She hit the 1000-point milestone during the opening round game of the Region 1A girls basketball tournament in Sisseton tonight, Tuesday, February 21. Caryssa is the daughter of Jay and Myra... Read more
The Milbank Hospital Comes Tumbling Down
Local News February 21, 2017 1
The first day of the old hospital demolition. Keep up with The Valley Express for daily updates. Click here to view our photo album from day one. Read more
Residents from the long-term care facilities in Milbank celebrated Valentine’s Day with the crowning of royalty. St. William’s Care Center crowned John Schuelke as king and Phyllis Murphy as queen. Reigning as king and queen at Park Place Assisted Living were Harold Stubbe and Dorothy Bracht. At Milbank Care... Read more
Unity Square in Milbank has been updating the steps for the swimming pool water slide. The pool was set to reopen Monday, February 20, but was delayed. “When putting the new steps in, unforeseen issues arose as is the case with many projects of this magnitude,” said facility director... Read more
Wrestlers To Be Competing in State Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling February 21, 2017 0
The Milbank Bulldogs are preparing for the state Class A wrestling tournament this weekend. The tournament begins at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, February 24-25 at the Denny Sanford Premiere Center in Sioux Falls. It features both Class A and Class B. The combined state meet debuted in... Read more
The Grant County Library Junior Makers frosted six dozen cookies on Valentines Day. A portion of the cookies were delivered to the Milbank Care & Rehabilitation Center. Each resident also received a valentine handmade by the Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club. The Grant County Library Junior Makers group meets... Read more
James Loehrer
Obituaries February 21, 2017 0
James Ambrose Loehrer, age 76 of Milbank died February 20, 2017, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 24, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Fr. Gary DeRouchey will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
