For 40 years, Dave Myhre – you might have called him the Schwan’s man – has driven a yellow truck and delivered ice cream, frozen food, and treats directly to the doorsteps of thousands of families. On Thursday, November 8, Dave finished his route early and took a final... Read more
Jericho Jones was crowned the new Miss Milbank during the 2024 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Jericho, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Jenette Benscoter and Dion Jones. She was sponsored by First Bank & Trust, BNJ Electric, and Core 24 Fitness. Ella Sandvig,... Read more
All interested youth are invited to join Milbank Area Youth Wrestlers. Never wrestled? Haven’t wrestled for several years? Not a problem. It is never too late to get involved in the MIlbank wrestling community. A registration and parent meeting will be held in the lunchroom of Milbank Elementary School... Read more
Who will be the new Miss Milbank? The Valley Express will host the 61st Annual Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, November 9. Experience a Winter Wonderland, enjoy musical entertainment by Jena Schulte and Paula Tobin, and see 10 beautiful high school seniors vie for the title of Miss Milbank... Read more
The 61st Milbank Snow Queen Festival is just around the corner on Saturday, November 9, but the fun starts tonight! The Mystery Snowman Contest starts now and it’s guaranteed to get the (snow)ball rolling. Clues about a well-known person in the Milbank community will be published here on The Valley Express... Read more
Maybe Cher still hasn’t gotten the memo, but the rest of us need to channel Julia Harriman or Johnny Hates Jazz and turn back the clocks this Saturday night. In the wee hours of Sunday morning – on November 3 at 2 a.m. to be exact – we set... Read more
Let’s get this party startled! Milbank’s tradition of Treat Street is coming to Main Street on Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 -7 p.m. Candy, costumes, games,and surprises are guaranteed to lift your spirits. If you’re a Milbank business, and you want to be a part of this spook-tacular event,... Read more
Get ready to Rack-and-Roll on Thursday, October 24. Trot out to the parking lot at Berens Market from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. to get a fully-cooked rack of ribs for just $16. Add cowboy beans for just $3. For every slab sold, $5 will go to... Read more
Milbank’s middle school band and 16 bands from other area middle schools converged at Groton for the Lake Region Marching Band Festival on Friday, October 11. Milbank won first place honors in their division. According to Susan Karels, band director for the Milbank School District, the festival has become... Read more
Members of the 2004 team that brought home Milbank’s first volleyball state championship were honored on the 20th anniversary of their accomplishment at the Lady Bulldogs game on October 10. Steph Nygaard, Cali Gapp, Emily Adelman, Jamie Welter and Kelsey Paulson attended the reunion and recognition ceremony. Players Becky... Read more
