The Milbank Post 9 American Legion baseball team will begin the 2021 summer season with a home game against Webster on Tuesday, June 1. Ron Krause will manage the team with grandson, Brady Krause, assisting him. Filling out the roster are Justus Osborn, Stevie Ash, Sammy Femling, Carlos Ramirez,... Read more
Milbank Wins Boys and Girls Regional Track Championships
Milbank Area Track and Field May 26, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs track and field teams crushed the competition to win both Region 1A team titles on Thursday, May 20, at Sisseton. “Winning the region titles was not the ultimate goal of this meet, but it shows the depth both teams have,” stated head coach Eric Townsend. “We have always... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs golf team battled the course as well as their opponents during the Sisseton Invitational on Thursday, May 20. “Sisseton is one of those courses that seems to just give all golfers fits,” noted head coach Mark Keeton. “The course slopes in all directions, and you can never seem... Read more
Angela Redepenning
Obituaries May 26, 2021 0
Angela Redepenning, age 82, of Ortonville, MN, died on May 25 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Ortonville.... Read more
The 2021 Milbank Area Chamber golf tournament is Open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Milbank Chamber member. You don’t even need to be a golfer! The 18-hole two-person tournament is set for June 4 with a 12:15 shot gun at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course north... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students performed in a spring recital on Sunday, May 20, at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Meg Sholberg, guest violist from Ortonville, joined the group pieces and performed with Rosa and Anika Olson. Megan Tschetter was also a guest violinist. Musicians recognized for their achievements included:... Read more
Dr. Duane R. Niles, Jr
Obituaries May 25, 2021 0
Dr. Duane R. Niles, Jr. of Watertown passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the age of 64, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN after unexpected complications with heart surgery. Duane was a band director and music educator for 43 years, many of those years were spent... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? — It’s Amaya Street
Uncategorized May 24, 2021 0
Senior Amaya Street, who most recently was a member of the MHS track and field team, is Who’s That Bulldog??? for The Valley Express. Amaya is the daughter of Jodi and Jason Street. “When I was in sixth grade, I ran in the Avera Glow Run, and I thought it was... Read more
Monte Ammann
Obituaries May 24, 2021 0
Monte Ammann, age 57, of Corona, SD, passed away on May 23, 2021, at the Wilmot Care Center. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery #1 in Marvin, SD. Visitation will be... Read more
The Milbank Water Department Goes With the Flow to Keep Milbank Functioning
Local News May 21, 2021 0
This week, May 16-22, is National Public Works Week. It calls attention to the importance of vital community facilities and systems such as drinking water, wastewater, and storm water, and it recognizes the dedicated workers who make these services possible. When all is functioning properly, these workers remain anonymous... Read more
