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
High School Sports February 12, 2021 0
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
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
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Dani Yamaura
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
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
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
Lady Bulldogs Go to State Gymnastics Meet on Friday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
The MHS gymnastics team is headed to the South Dakota State Class A meet on February 12. The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket by completing outstanding performances at the Region 1A meet and satisfying pre-qualification standards. The top nine Class A teams advance to the state tournament. At the regional... Read more
Milbank School Board Updates Close Contact Policy
Local News February 11, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board discussed the Milbank School District’s coronavirus and close contact quarantine policy during their regular meeting on Monday, February 8. High School Principal Dan Snaza stated, “Just two students are currently in quarantine and could possibly return to school later in the week.” Because of this, the... Read more
Youth Wrestlers Compete in Tournaments
Milbank Area Wrestling February 11, 2021 0
Several Milbank Wrestling Booster club wrestlers competed at the Webster youth tournament Friday, February 5, and earned top places. Following are those results:Tots Division – Clete Wellnitz, 3rdBantam Division – Brady Ericsson and Cruz Prasnicki, 1st; Corbin King and Drake Wellnitz, 2nd ; Ryver Trapp, Hunter Johnson, and Jaston... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45 of Milbank Celebrates 76 Years
Local News February 10, 2021 0
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip... Read more
Elaine Hofhenke
Obituaries February 10, 2021 0
Elaine Hofhenke, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 9, 2021, at Avantara- Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Pastor Barbara McKewin will officiate. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
