The Mystery Snowman will be an important part of the 60th 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... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Honor Roll
Local News November 1, 2023 0
Milbank High School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students receiving honors include the following:PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Ivy Dreis, Morgean French, Debrianna Hicks, Mack Koplin, Perla Martinez Ayala, Jeter Scoular, Liam Street, Cody Wiik.SOPHOMORES:Alex Baugh, Jonathan DeBoer, Jacy Dexter, Olivia Foell, Carter... Read more
Senior Hope Karels, the daughter of Jason and Susan Karels, has been chosen as the October Student of the Month at MHS. Hope is active in choir, band, color guard, girls tennis, theater, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. She serves as the student manager for the... Read more
MHS Dairy Team Heads to Nationals
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Have you ‘herd”? The Milbank FFA Dairy Cattle Team left Milbank this morning. They are headed to the 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. You might have noticed their departure as members of the Milbank Fire Department turned out to give them a warm send off. Although... Read more
Brian Sandvig Honored for Leading South Dakota Chamber and Industry Board
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Brian Sandvig was recognized for his leadership role on the board of directors of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig was presented with a plaque at the group’s annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, October 24 in Sioux Falls. Sandvig, CFO of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank,... Read more
Students in second through fifth grade attended Science Saturday on October 28 at the Milbank Hospital. The students learned about the heart by viewing an actual cow heart and making slime to simulate blood to learn about its components. They also learned how to stop bleeding and the effects of sugary foods... Read more
Iva Lowe
Obituaries October 31, 2023 0
Iva M. Lowe, age 98 of Watertown, SD (formerly of Wilmot, SD) passed away on October 29, 2023, in Watertown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Watertown. Visitation will be held at the church, one... Read more
Bob Beumer
Obituaries October 27, 2023 0
Robert “Bob” Beumer, age 95, of Browns Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Browns Valley Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot, SD. Reverend Doctor DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation and... Read more
Amelia Pederson, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month. Amelia is the daughter of Dan and Ellie Pederson. Amelia takes part in tennis, track, band, choir, and theater. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and making music and art. She says... Read more
Hey, Kids! Orange you glad it’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Fear!The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Treat Street on Tuesday, October 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Main Street. Come as you aren’t. Local businesses will be handing out eerie-sistible treats and weaving a web... Read more
