Who’s that Bulldog? – Halli Essington
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s Halli Essington, a standout tennis player for the Lady Bulldogs.  Halli is a senior and the only child of Kevin and Cindy Essington. “I didn’t like being an only child when I was younger,” she says, “but I love it now.”Her fellow tennis players might have something... Read more
Logan Meyer Selected as The Valley Express MVP of the Week
Logan Meyer is The Valley Express MVP for the week of October 5-10. He’s a senior and a team leader on the Bulldogs’ golf team.  Logan placed eighth at the Region 1A tournament in Hankinson, North Dakota on September 28 by carding an 18-hole score of 90. The score qualified him... Read more
Jerry Ehlebracht

Jerry Ehlebracht

Obituaries October 5, 2020 0

Jerry J. Ehlebracht, age 66, of Milbank, died on October 5, 2020, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12, at Calvary Church in Milbank. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, at the... Read more
Tom Adler

Tom Adler

Obituaries October 5, 2020 0

Tom Adler, patriarch of one of Milbank’s oldest families, died unexpectedly on September 29, 2020 of an apparent heart attack. Three months ago, my dad asked me to write his obituary.  He told me he had no plans to die anytime soon but felt it should be ready to... Read more
Latest Update on Sports for October 5-10
The Milbank Athletic Department announced the events, postponements, and cancellations for the week of October 5-10:  Girls State Tennis at Rapid City –  Oct 5 – 6 Boys State Golf at Hot Springs –  ​Oct 5 – 6 JV/C Football at Madison – Oct 5 – Canceled JH Volleyball at Deubrook –  Oct 6 – Canceled HS Volleyball at Deubrook –  Oct 6 –  Canceled  NEC Cross Country at Webster – 1 p.m. Oct 8 JH Football at home vs. Watertown – 4 p.m. Oct 8 HS Volleyball at home vs. Britton/Hecla – Oct 8 – Postponed  HS... Read more
Last Food Giveaway of 2020 Set for Wednesday, October 7
The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to facilitate a food giveaway on Wednesday, October 7. This is the last food giveaway scheduled in Milbank in 2020. The giveaway will be held in the parking lot of the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds from 4-5... Read more

Lora Huggins

Obituaries September 30, 2020 0

Lora Huggins, age 74, of Clinton, MN, passed away on September 30, 2020, at her home in Clinton. Memorial services are to be held at a later date in Arkansas. Read more
Hand-Dipped Caramel Apples This Wednesday for Combined Appeal at Hartman’s Family Foods
“How do you like them apples?” Tomorrow, September 30, the answer is: 1. Covered in rich, gooey caramel. 2. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND drizzled  in white chocolate. 3. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND rolled in Heath bar chips. Or 4. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND... Read more
Three Bulldog Golfers Punch Tickets to State
Seniors Logan Meyer and Jake Trevett and seventh grader Jonathan DeBoer will represent the Bulldogs at the 2020 South Dakota State Class A Boys’ Golf Tournament in Hot Springs on Monday and Tuesday, October 5-6.  “We had an excellent showing at the regional tournament,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach Mark Keeton.... Read more
Pribyl Park Repaving Project Completed
John Forman, administrator for The City of Milbank, reports construction projects in Milbank are moving along smoothly.  According to Forman, the trail at Pribyl Park has been resurfaced and minor drainage improvements have been made. Work was completed on Friday, September 25. He says, “About 1.2 miles of asphalt – an... Read more