Pekelder Reminds Anglers to Remove Fish Houses
Local News February 23, 2021 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) reminds anglers that state regulations require all ice shelters to be removed from the ice by midnight on the last day of February. Shelters can be used after that, but they must be taken off the ice each day. Jamie Pekelder, district conservation officer supervisor for GFP, reports, “Over the last weekend, ice fishing pressure on area... Read more
Seventh grade confirmation students from the American Lutheran Church in Milbank delivered nearly 400 items to the Grant County Food Pantry on Wednesday, February 17. Pastor Justin Neugebauer says, “The items were donated by members of American Lutheran Church during the Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive in conjunction with... Read more
Toby Schneck Regional Wrestling Champ; Six Grapplers Punch Ticket to State Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling February 22, 2021 0
Six Milbank wrestlers punched their tickets to the State Class A wrestling tournament slated for February 25-27 in Rapid City. The Bulldogs were led by senior Toby Schneck who won the championship title at 195 pounds. He pinned the No. 1 seed Noah Hutmacher from Chamberlain in 3:56. “Toby did what he was... Read more
Rachel Schulte, a violinist from Milbank, performed in the 2021 J. Laiten Weed Honors Orchestra at the Rapid City High School Historic Theater from February 18-20. Selection to the orchestra is the state’s highest honor for high school string players. Each year, the chamber orchestra consists of 22 string students who... Read more
Lady Bulldogs to Take on Tigers in Opening Round of Regions
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 22, 2021 0
The No. 6-seeded Lady Bulldogs travel to Groton on Tuesday, February 23, to take on the No. 3-seeded Tigers in the opening round of the Region 1A girls basketball tournament. Milbank takes a 6-14 season record into the contest; Groton sits at 11-9. Elsewhere in the region, the opening round also... Read more
Lori Leddy Chosen 2021 Teacher of the Year
National News February 22, 2021 0
Lori Leddy, math and language arts instructor at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2021 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year by parents and staff. Lori’s family, fellow middle school teachers, and middle school students attended the surprise ceremony held in the MHS theater at the close of the school day... Read more
Gary Cardwell
Obituaries February 22, 2021 0
Gary Cardwell, age 79, peacefully gained his wings and went to be with his Savior on February 19, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Erhard, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 2-15 to 2-20
High School Sports February 22, 2021 0
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Tyra Berry, Jenna Dexter, Nadia Thue, Madi Loeschke, Emily Wollschlager, Elsie Seffrood, Hope Karels, Shaylee Schuchard, Averie Engebretson2-16-2021 – No score available to report C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn Wiik, Claire Snaza, Nadia Thue, Bella Van Lith,... Read more
Fred Maxwell
Obituaries February 22, 2021 0
Fred W. Maxwell, age 98 of Wilmot, SD, passed away on February 21, 2021, at Wilmot Care Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot from 2 pm until 5 pm. A graveside service will be held at Wilmot City Cemetery in... Read more
Greta Snaza is this week’s pick of the litter. She was chosen as The Valley Express MVP for her appearance in South Dakota’s state gymnastics meet. MHS coach Amber Fraasch says, “Greta left everything out on the floor. She did not miss a single skill and hit all her events. She tied for... Read more
