Seventh grade confirmation students from the American Lutheran Church in Milbank delivered nearly 400 items to the Grant County Food Pantry on Wednesday, February 17. Pastor Justin Neugebauer says, “The items were donated by members of American Lutheran Church during the Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive in conjunction with... Read more
Rachel Schulte, a violinist from Milbank, performed in the 2021 J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra at the Rapid City High School Historic Theater from February 18-20. Selection to the orchestra is the state’s highest honor for high school string players. Each year, the chamber orchestra consists of 22 string students who... Read more
Greta Snaza is this week’s pick of the litter. She was chosen as The Valley Express MVP for her appearance in South Dakota’s state gymnastics meet. MHS coach Amber Fraasch says, “Greta left everything out on the floor. She did not miss a single skill and hit all her events. She tied for... Read more
Residents at Avantara in Milbank celebrated an entire week of Valentine activities, which culminated in a Valentine’s Day party on Sunday, February 14. Earl Bohlen and Mavis Bjella were chosen king and queen during their coronation ceremony, and everyone enjoyed special sweets, frozen punch, bingo, and listening to their... Read more
Most area churches offered traditional Ash Wednesday services today in preparation for the 40 days of Lent. Members of the clergy formed a cross on each congregant’s forehead using ashes from the burned leaves of palms from last year’s Palm Sunday. Central United Methodist Church in Milbank, however, gave... Read more
Dale Dornbusch and Delores (Dolly) Peterson were crowned king and queen during the Valentine’s Day festivities at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank on February 12. Throughout the day, residents were treated to a virtual jazz concert, ate special treats, and played bingo for prizes donated by Lewis Drug.... Read more
George and Berniece Folk were selected to reign over Valentine’s Day 2021 as the king and queen of Wellshire Park Place. Dan Fernholz, administrator at Park Place in Milbank, says, “All week, we celebrated with different games and special snacks each day. On Valentine’s Day, we had special desserts... Read more
The Milbank Middle School choirs and bands will present their 2021 Mid-Winter Concert on Thursday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School gym. The sixth, seventh, and eight-grade ensembles, under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn, will perform a variety of selections.Schwenn says, “The concert... Read more
February is National Library Lovers Month, and the Grant County Public Library in Milbank is celebrating by giving away free books. The books include a variety of titles for children of all ages and adults. The free books will be available while supply lasts and are limited to one book per patron.... Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day. If you are looking for some glue to hold your relationship together, you might stop by Valley Office Products in Milbank. You won’t find this kind of glue on the shelf, though. Ask the proprietors, Larry and Loretta Cantine, and they’ll tell you it can’t be... Read more
