The Valley Express Honors Father Gary on The 100th Anniversary of The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
Local News November 11, 2021 0
Today is Veterans Day and the 100th Anniversary of the commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. On November 11, 1921, a funeral was held and the unidentified remains of a World War I soldier were interred to represent all the unknown soldiers. The... Read more
MHS novice debaters have compiled winning records after opening their 2021-22 season last week. Brookings held the first novice tournament of the season on Tuesday, November 2. The team of Gregory Grabow and Camila Camila Monroy went 3-0 and placed second out of 36 teams. The teams of Qualon Grant and Shane... Read more
Due to the possibility of stormy weather on Friday, November 11, the Grant County Christian Service Council announced two dates for the Senior Box & Holiday Gift Drive-Thru. The event will go ahead as planned on Friday, November 12, from 9 -10 a.m., but the council will also hold... Read more
Rick Janssen
Obituaries November 10, 2021 0
Rick Janssen, age 71, of Corona, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in Milbank, SD. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the... Read more
Ron Krause Selected for True Friends of Education Award
Local News November 9, 2021 0
Ron Krause of Milbank was presented with the True Friends of Education Award at the Milbank School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 8. The Milbank Education Association (MEA) sponsors the award anually in honor of American Education Week, which this year is November 15-19. According to Josh... Read more
18 MHS Students Attend NSU Band Clinic
Local News November 9, 2021 0
The 72nd Northern State University (NSU) Band Clinic was held on Wednesday, November 3, in Aberdeen. Conductors were Dr. Rolf Olson of NSU and Mr. James McKinney, an interim percussion instructor at NSU.MHS was represented by 18 musicians: Seniors-Jacquie Wold (clarinet), Natalie Meyer (tenor saxophone), Isaac Sousa (trumpet), William... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fight Their Way to Round Two of Regional Volleyball Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball November 9, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Bearcats in the first round of Region 1 play of the 2021 SDHSAA Class A Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, November 2. In the second round on November 4, Milbank fell just shy of Florence-Henry and did not advance to the SoDak 16. Milbank –... Read more
Students and adult Bulldog fans can catch the bus to South Dakota’s Class A football championship game on Friday, November 12. The game starts at 2 p.m. at the DakotaDome on the campus of USD in Vermillion. The Bulldogs take on Madison in the ultimate Battle of the Bulldogs!... Read more
Joe Dornbusch
Obituaries November 8, 2021 1
*The daughters have written and submitted the following obituary: Joseph Dornbusch, age 58, of North Sioux City, SD, kicked the bucket and entered eternal rest on November 4, 2021. To celebrate his life, a memorial will be held on his 59th birthday. Please join us on Wednesday, November 10, at... Read more
BULLDOGS HEADING TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP After Clobbering Vermillion
Milbank Area Football November 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs got their teeth in the Vermillion Tanagers and the feathers flew in a stunning 24-0 defeat in the football semi finals at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. With the win, Milbank earned the right to return to the Dome for the 11A state championship game on... Read more