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
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
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
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, 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
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
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football (WVYF) program in Milbank completed its inaugural year of flag football. “In general, I think it has gone very well for the first year,” said volunteer coach Steve Wenzl. Organizers say the impetus for the program came from parents. Heidi Wellnitz says, “With the... Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Time to put on a cozy sweater and have a plate of sizzling sausages with the Milbank Orphan Grain Train. The Milbank OGT hosts its annual sausage dinner on Sunday, October 27, from 11 a.m until 1 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran... Read more
A flu shot clinic is being conducted by the Grant County Community Health Office. The flu clinic will take place Wednesday, October 23, from 2:30-6 p.m. in the Milbank High School lobby. The clinic is for children ages six months through 18. A parent or guardian must be present... Read more
Fifteen Milbank Middle School band students were selected to participate in the Eastern Dakota Junior High Music Festival. The students included: Seventh graders – Ruth Luis Gomez (flute), Alex De La Rosa (clarinet), and Ella Sandvig (percussion). Eighth graders – Brooke Mumbauer (flute), Isabella Vogel (flute), Victoria Nelson (clarinet),... Read more
