Whetstone Valley Electric Asking Customers to Conserve Power for Next 48 Hours
Dave Page, General Manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative is asking his patrons to do what they can to conserve electricity for the next few days. Page said, “Due to the current widespread and extreme cold weather conditions, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is requesting the region’s consumers to... Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day. If you are looking for some glue to hold your relationship together, you might stop by Valley Office Products in Milbank. You won’t find this kind of glue on the shelf, though. Ask the proprietors, Larry and Loretta Cantine, and they’ll tell you it can’t be... Read more
Darlene Eide

Darlene Eide

Obituaries February 14, 2021 0

Darlene Eide, age 89, of Milbank, passed away at Milbank Area Hospital on February 14. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday,... Read more
Janet Mikkelson Grorud

Janet Mikkelson Grorud

Obituaries February 14, 2021 0

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank.  Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate.  Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home.Visitation will continue at... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers End Dual Season
The MHS wrestling squad suffered two losses in a dual triangular on Thursday, February 11, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs lost to Redfield 57-15 and Tea Area 53-23. They end their dual season with a 7-14 record.  Barrett Schneck, Toby Schneck, and Landon Novy secured victories in the Redfield... Read more
Patti Aesoph

Patti Aesoph

Obituaries February 13, 2021 0

Patti (Mrs. Don) Aesoph, age 78, of Milbank, passed away on February 12, 2021, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass.  Visitation will be held... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 2-1 to 2-6
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Tyra Berry, Jenna Dexter, Nadia Thue, Madi Loeschke, Emily Wollschlager, Elsiem Seffrood, Hope Karels, Shaylee Schuchard, Averie Engebretson2-2-2021 – Milbank defeated Ortonville 33-18 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn Wiik, Claire Snaza, Nadia Thue, Bella Van Lith, Cailey... Read more
Gladys Howen

Gladys Howen

Obituaries February 12, 2021 0

Gladys Howen, age 99, of Ortonville, MN, passed away the evening of February 10, 2021, at the Ortonville Hospital following a heart attack. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson, MN. Burial will be at Clinton City Cemetery... Read more
MHS junior Dani Yamaura is The Valley Express Who’s That Bulldog? for the Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team. She is the daughter of Vince and Amy Yamaura. Dani began gymnastics when she was three years old when her mom signed her up for the summer gymnastics recreation program in Milbank. “I remember... Read more
Milbank City Council Votes to Rename Unity Square
The Milbank City Council voted to rename Unity Square to Unity Health and Fitness on Monday, February 8, at their regular board meeting. The City of Milbank assumed ownership of the facility this year.  Council members Hoeke and Weiner voted against the name-change measure.  Hoeke said he cast his... Read more