The MHS debate team traveled to Sioux Falls for the Roosevelt Tournament on Saturday, November 12. Max Schuelke was named the champion in the Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate event. In Junior Varsity Public Forum, Shane Spiering, and Qualon Grant missed the qualifications level by 2.6 points with their record of... 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 $150... Read more
Tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, and you might see a familiar face or two. South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas marching band is part of the lineup. Although SDSU’s band is in its 132nd year, this is the first year the band will... Read more
Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 17. The meeting takes place at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. Read more
Justin Mathiason, assistant fire chief for the Milbank Fire Department, reports Milbank firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in Milbank at 4:43 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. Mathiason says, “The engine compartment was fully engulfed when we arrived and the garage door windows were starting to melt. We... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs’ tennis team wrapped up their season with an awards banquet on Tuesday, November 8. Ashlynn Lamp, Caitlyn Frerichs, and Jenna Korstjens each earned their first major “M”. Bri Hicks and Izzy Glomstad, both new to tennis this year, were each presented with their first minor “M”. For... Read more
Saturday, November 5, marked 26 years of All Boys piano recitals and five years of All Girls piano recitals in Milbank. However, this year, the two groups performed together with the boys playing the prelude for the girls. The recitals were presented at Parkview United Methodist Church. Submitted Photos: Front Row –... Read more
Are you a veteran? The Big Stone City Branch Library wants to honor you! Veterans and their spouses are invited to stop by the library for coffee and donuts on Saturday, November 12, from 9:30-11:30 am. Members of the Gertje-Van Lith Legion Auxiliary will also be in attendance. The Big... Read more
Don’t forget to hoof it to the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, November 15. Milbank students, school staff, Milbank heroes, and celebrities battle each other atop live donkeys. No horsefeathers! And proceeds go to Bulldogs Fighting Cancer. Tickets are available at MHS for $7 in advance or $10 at the... Read more
The Grant County 4-H program held their annual recognition event on November 6 at the Grant County 4-H complex. The event celebrated the positive learning experiences 4-H members had gained from projects and acknowledged the support of parents and volunteers. Youth ages five to eight can begin their 4-H experience as... Read more
