2021 MHS senior Isaac Johnson is The Valley Express feature athlete for the Bulldogs’ track team. Isaac is the son of Ken Johnson and Kay O’Farrell.Isaac, like many MHS athletes, started his track and field experience in middle school. “I tried out track in seventh and eighth grade,” he says, “but... Read more
The 2021 Milbank Area Chamber golf tournament is Open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Milbank Chamber member. You don’t even need to be a golfer! The 18-hole two-person tournament is set for June 4 with a 12:15 shot gun at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course north... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students performed in a spring recital on Sunday, May 20, at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Meg Sholberg, guest violist from Ortonville, joined the group pieces and performed with Rosa and Anika Olson. Megan Tschetter was also a guest violinist. Musicians recognized for their achievements included:... Read more
Ten sixth-grade St. Lawrence School students were honored during their 2021 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 19. It marked the 32nd year that sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, presented the graduating class. Three families were recognized on the graduation of their last child from St. Lawrence. They included the Keith and Cheryl Kelly, Jason... Read more
Susan Karels, director of the Milbank Middle School Band, presented middle school musicians with end-of-the-season awards.Practice awards went to: Sixth graders: Macy Mueller, Liam Street, Jack TerDenge, and Zayda Townsend. Seventh graders: Kalli Grong, Kenadee Mueller, Anna Neugebauer, and Camryn Sovell.Eighth graders: Katie Kruger, Ruth Luis Gomez, and Gemma Street. Musicians of... Read more
Grant County 4-H announced plans to continue their partnership with the Milbank Police Department and the Helmet Incentive Program. Area youth are reminded of the importance of wearing a bike helmet. Be smart; be safe! When law enforcement sees you riding your bike and wearing a helmet, you receive a token for free ice cream. Don’t have a helmet? The Grant County 4-H office has free bike... Read more
It’s time! Sign up at the Grant County Public Library for the summer reading program. This year’s Tails and Tales program is designed for ages four (completed one year of preschool) through fifth graders. Fifth graders also have the option of participating in the teen program instead. Participants receive a... Read more
Welcome to the MHS 2021 Prom Photo Album. The Valley Express highlighted a different group of photos of the prom couples and fun run several days. Check out today’s photo album! This concludes our feature of MHS Prom 2021. https://thevalleyexpress.com/gallery/mhs-2021-prom-in-pictures-final-day/ Trevor Nolting and Sabrina Schwagel Christian Peery and Halli... Read more
Spring is in the air along with the American flag at the St. Lawrence School spring program on Wednesday, May 12. This year’s program will feature patriotic songs that honor God, our flag, our history, and our heroes. Two concerts will be held in the school gym — one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.Sixth graders will share quotes... Read more
Current Milbank Middle School eighth-grade students and their parents are reminded of the registration meeting on Monday, May 10, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The 45-minute meeting will outline course requirements for each high school grade and explain the registration process for ninth grade classes.Questions? Call Heidi... Read more
