Milbank’s American Legion Post 9 baseball team secured three victories during the weekend of June 4-6 to clinch the Arnold Larson Memorial Tournament title. In game one, Post 9 played the Claremont Honkers. Claremont got on the board early by scoring three runs in the top of the first, but Milbank... Read more
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, announced the City is placing water restrictions on residents and businesses effective Wednesday, June 9. Forman says the restrictions are being imposed due to the extremely hot and dry conditions and they will remain in place until further notice. According to... Read more
The MHS choirs and band presented their season-end awards and recognized notable achievements. The John Phillip Sousa Award, the most prestigious award for high school band students, was given to DeAndre French. The Arion Award, the oldest and most prestigious national award for high school musicians, was presented to Drake Rogers. ... Read more
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
Post 9 Routes Webster in Season Opener
Milbank Area Baseball June 2, 2021 0
Milbank Post 9 American Legion baseball team opened their season at home with a blowout win against the American Legion Post 40 team from Webster on Tuesday, June 1. Milbank scored 15 runs in just four innings to defeat Webster 15-0. Milbank got off to a quick start in the first... Read more
Two Lady Bulldogs punched their tickets to South Dakota’s 2021 State Class A Girls Golf Tournament. Marion Mischel and Shaylee Schuchard made the cut with exceptional performances at the Region 1A meet in Sisseton on Friday, May 28. Both golfers advance to the state tournament at the Spearfish Canyon Country... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative has hired Bridget Anderson as their new finance and office manager. Anderson has 15 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and has worked as plant accountant and accounting manager in retail and industrial sectors. Dave Page, Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative’s general manager, says, “We... Read more
Schwenn, Snaza, and Boys Relay Team Win State Track Titles
Milbank Area Track and Field June 1, 2021 1
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs brought home several pieces of hardware from the 2021 South Dakota State Class A Track and Field meets held in Spearfish on Friday and Saturday, May 27-28. The boys earned the state runner-up team title with 66 points. Sioux Falls Christian claimed the state title with... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs traveled to Volga on Sunday, May 30, and split contests with the Cormorants. The Firechiefs now sit with a 4-1 record.In the opening game, Milbank took the lead late and defeated Volga 5-4. The game was tied at four with the Firechiefs batting in the top of the... Read more
Kenneth D. Munro, III
Obituaries May 30, 2021 0
Kenneth D. Munro, III, age 66, of Watertown, SD, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2021, in Big Stone City, SD. The family will be having a combined celebration of life and burial at a later date for both Kenneth and his brother, James Munro. Kenneth Donald Munro, lll... Read more
