Milbank Fire Department Awards Prizes at Turkey Bingo
The Milbank Fire Department held their annual turkey bingo on Thursday, November 14. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said 48 turkeys were given away with bingos throughout the night. Door prize winners included:                                   ... Read more
Milbank Area Retired Teachers to Meet Thursday
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. at this meeting craft projects will be completed for the festival of trees, and a food drive will take place.  Registration along with state and local dues... Read more
Melanie Reiners Revealed as Mystery Snowman
A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman. Melanie Reiners was revealed... Read more
Milbank Sip & Shop for the Holidays This Thursday Night
Grab your friends and all the kids and get a jump on the holidays this Thursday, November 14 from 3-8 p.m. during Sip & Shop in downtown Milbank. Check out the savings and enjoy refreshments at these participating stores: Flipz Tumbling, Jay Elle Salon, Lewis Drug, Linda’s Fashion, Milbank... Read more
Hartman’s Family Foods Donates $1200 to Combined Appeal
Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods presented Craig Wellnitz, with a $1,200 check for the Grant County Combined Appeal. This is the fourth year the grocery store has conducted their caramel apple fundraiser. 100 perfect of the proceeds go to Combined Appeal. The 2019 event was even more fruitful... Read more
Fa-boo-lous Halloween Fun at the Library
Hey kids, boo-gy on down to the Grant County Public Library Halloween between 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. A short Halloween movie and story run from 3:30 – 4 p.m. From 4 – 6 p.m. parents with their little ghouls and boys are welcome anytime for... Read more
Guess the 2019 Mystery Snowman!
The Mystery Snowman is an important part of The Milbank Snow Queen Festival and is a prominent person in the Milbank community. Daily clues will be published on The Valley Express to help you unravel the identity. The first person to correctly guess the Mystery Snowman’s identity wins four... Read more
Reminder: Trunk-or-Treat Moves to Fangtastic New Location
Trunk-or-Treat has moved to a new street. (But, just this year.) Come as you aren’t to Trunk-or-Treat at the MHS parking lot on October 31. Businesses, churches, and organizations will be giving away treats from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (Lights will be on to see witch way to go.)... Read more
Amy Nelson Chosen as October MHS Student of the Month
Amy Nelson, a senior, has been chosen as the MHS October Student of the Month. Amy is the daughter of Brad and Sara Nelson. Amy is involved in band, HOSA, FCA, and student council. She is member of the volleyball and track teams, and takes stats for the boys’... Read more
Milbank Fire Department to Host 27th Annual Halloween Treat Stop
Kids, do you want to eat, drink, and be scary? The Milbank Fire Department invites you to a Halloween Treat Stop on October 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Milbank Firehall. Tell your mummy broom parking is available in the firehall’s north parking lot. (Violators will be... Read more