The Junior Busy Bees 4-H club met Monday, October 8, with 17 members present. Vice President-Will Karels called the meeting to order. Kylynn Schwandt was welcomed as a new member. An election of officers was conducted. The new officers are president-William Karels; vice president-Jessica Pillatzki; secretary-Hope Karels; treasurer-Kendra Schweer;... Read more
The St. Lawrence sixth-graders in Milbank will travel to Sioux Falls on October 10 to visit the Ronald McDonald House, St. Francis Home, and the Cathedral. If anyone would like to donate to either House the students will deliver all items dropped off. Acceptable donations include: soups, cooking oil,... Read more
If you’re coming to the football game on Friday, October 5 versus Dell Rapids, plan to come early for Senior Parents Night. Breske Crop Insurance will be hosting a free will offering tailgate party – serving pork sandwiches, beans, chips and dessert. In the case of inclement weather, the... Read more
Koch Elementary School is selling Tye’s Troop apparel. All proceeds go to Tye Schaffer and his family. Tye, a third grader at Koch School, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in late September. The apparel, like Tye, is designed to be cool and tough. Tee shirts, sweatshirts, long-sleeved tees,... Read more
Up for a totally tubular time? Here’s what’s crackalackin’: The St. Lawrence LIFE Group presents a dinner theater evening with the play, 80’s Reunion Rub-Out, and it’s the bomb! It’s the perfect time for you to cool out and get deadly. There’ll be food, friends, and a chance to... Read more
One day, Dale Prisinger was gazing out his window at the peaceful view of the Whetstone River Valley, when he spotted some unidentified floating objects in the water. He decided to go down to the river to investigate the area near the bridge. He discovered some discarded chairs, a... Read more
Winners of the Milbank Area Punt, Pass and Kick Competition were announced September 21, during halftime of the football game. Winners were photographed with their ribbons and trophies. The winners for 1st and 2nd Grade Girls: 3rd place Sophia Bass -Total score 20’ 2″ 2nd place Paisley Ericsson –... Read more
Jimmy Gesswein awarded Ian Loehrer a new fishing lure as the latest winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Ian, caught this 23 inch Walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish. You could be the next winner! Send in your fishing photos to the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. The Valley Express... Read more
It Only Takes A Spark is signing up new teams for the cancer walk at Lake Farley Park on June 14, 2019. The group challenges neighbors, families, small businesses, cancer survivors, and youth groups in Grant County to help those afflicted with cancer. Everyone is welcome and registration is... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. Roger and Pastor Melanie Reiners will speak about their missions to Sierra Leone to promote healthy eye care. Roger has made 29 trips to Africa, and Melanie 19. Read more
