Barbara Korstjens
Obituaries October 31, 2020 0
Barbara Korstjens, age 67, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held at the... Read more
Turn Clock Back During Halloween Blue Moon Tonight
Local News October 31, 2020 0
The world might be conspiring against kids to take the fun out of Halloween this year, but the stars have a trick of their own — a Blue Moon on Halloween. If you’re under 18, you’ve never seen a Blue Moon on Halloween, as the last time the phenomenon... Read more
Steve Price
Obituaries October 30, 2020 0
Steve Price, age 68, of Fullerton, NE, formerly of Milbank, SD, died on October 30, 2020, at Fullerton Care and Rehabilitation Center. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5, at Parkview Methodist Church in Milbank, SD. Rev. Barbara McKewin will officiate, and burial will be... Read more
Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive Begins October 30
Local News October 29, 2020 0
The Boy Scouts of America’s annual Scouting for Food drive begins on Friday, October 30, when Scouts place a reminder on your front door. This year, the Scouts will not be going door-to-door to collect bags of food. Instead, Boy Scouts of America created an online platform to help you make a donation. Jeff Loutsch, Scoutmaster of Boy... Read more
Stanley Adolphson
Obituaries October 29, 2020 0
Stanley Boyd Adolphson, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, died on October 28, 2020, at Fairway View Neighborhood. Visitation will be on Monday, November 2, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville. A graveside service will follow, starting at 1:00 p.m. at... Read more
Nick Batchelor Selected as The Valley Express MVP
Milbank Area Cross Country October 29, 2020 0
Nick Batchelor, a junior at MHS, is The Valley Express Most Valuable Player for the week of October 19-24. Nick earned his fourth state Class A medal at the 2020 South Dakota State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 24. He took fourth place in the boys’ 5K race. ... Read more
Lori Wennblom
Obituaries October 29, 2020 0
Delores “Lori” Wennblom, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at her home in Graceville. Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.... Read more
Laurie VanHout
Obituaries October 29, 2020 0
Laurie VanHout, age 55, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on October 27, 2020, in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. A graveside service and interment will take place on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Mason Riley
Milbank Area Football October 28, 2020 0
Senior Mason Riley is a six-foot- two, 200-pound wide receiver and linebacker on the Bulldogs football team. He is the son of Mike and Holly Riley. Mason started playing tackle football with the Whetstone Valley Youth Football program when he was in third grade. When he was a freshman, he... Read more
Free Lunches for All Students in Milbank Schools
Local News October 28, 2020 0
According to Nancy Meyer, business manager for the Milbank School District, the district’s application for free school breakfast and lunch was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture {USDA). The school district will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students enrolled in the Milbank schools and at... Read more
