Pat DeFea Named True Friend of Education
Local News November 14, 2023 0
Pat DeFea was named the True Friends of Education Award winner for 2023-2024. Robin Schuelke, a member of the Milbank Education Association and MHS math teacher, presented the award to DeFea during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, November 13. Schuelke said,... Read more
Kristy Liebe, the new owner of the Flower Shoppe in downtown Milbank, collected 217 cans of food and $76 during the store’s annual rose promotion. “I delivered them to the food pantry yesterday,” Liebe said. All last week, shoppers were given the opportunity to use cans of food for the Grant County Food... Read more
Schuelke and Schmieg Earn Second at Roosevelt Sweepstakes
Local News November 14, 2023 0
Kathy Tyler, head coach for the MHS debate teams, said, “After a grueling day, Max Schuelke brought home the second-place trophy in Lincoln-Douglas.” Tanen Schmieg placed second in novice Lincoln-Douglas, and Bri Hicks placed fourth. The Milbank debaters earned the awards at the Roosevelt Sweepstakes Tournament in Sioux Falls... Read more
Eunice Seffrood
Obituaries November 13, 2023 0
Eunice Seffrood, 92, of Milbank, SD, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Justin Neugebauer will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Coach Townsend Presents End-of-Season Cross Country Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country November 13, 2023 0
Eric Townsend, head coach of the MHS cross country teams, announced the 2023 End-of-the-Season awards for the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs on November 3 at the high school : MOST VALUABLE RUNNER BOYS—Payton Brown GIRLS—Ashlynn Batchelor MOST IMPROVED RUNNER BOYS—Isaac Graham GIRLS—Bree Townsend ROOKIE OF THE YEAR BOYS—Bennett Graham GIRLS—Ella Koplin PRIDE... Read more
The Milbank bowling team competed in South Dakota’s 2023 Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on November 3-4 in Aberdeen. “The team was amazing! We had a lot of fun and success,” said Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank. “Thank you to the athletes for working hard, the coaches for... Read more
Olivia Wendland Crowned Miss Milbank 2024
Local News November 12, 2023 0
Olivia Wendland was crowned the 2024 Miss Milbank during the 2023 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS and the daughter of Josh and Susie Wendland, was selected from a field of 17 contestants. Olivia was sponsored by Milbank House Movers, Milbank Area Hospital... Read more
VFW Auxiliary Donates Flags to Milbank High School
Local News November 9, 2023 0
A new flag was flying outside Milbank High School on Friday, November 3, thanks to the VFW Auxiliary, Jo Gilliland, and Phil Seehafer. The flag arrived ahead of the annual Veterans Day program to be held at the Milbank Armory on November 10 at 11 a.m. Gilliland, the chairperson... Read more
All veterans will be honored tomorrow, Friday, November 10, during the annual Veterans Day program at the National Guard Armory in Milbank. The event begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Valley Express extends our appreciation to each veteran for the sacrifices they have made. Freedom... Read more
Did you receive a golden ticket to attend Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed by the MHS Theater Department last Friday and Saturday night? The message was heartwarming, the actors flawlessly delivered their lines, and Willy Wonka and his costume were spot-on. The play, adapted from Roald Dahl’s children’s... Read more
