The Big Stone City Bookends cancer team held their annual rummage and book sale on Saturday, Sept 26. Shoppers also enjoyed massages and fresh popcorn and lemonade. Luminaries with the names of patients or former cancer patients from the Big Stone City area were displayed in front of the Big Stone City Community... Read more
Bulldog Golfers Finish Third in Sisseton Tournament
Milbank Area Golf September 28, 2020 0
The Bulldog boys’ golf team ended its regular season at the Sisseton Invitational on Thursday, September 24. “It felt good to get in the Sisseton meet after the Watertown meet was canceled,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach, Mark Keeton. “It was a beautiful day in the 70s with low winds.... Read more
Lady Bulldogs End Regular Season Under the Lights
Milbank Area Tennis September 28, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted the Milbank Quadrangular at Cantine Courts on Tuesday, September 22. According to coach Abbey Trapp, “Our match will go down in history. The girls got to play under the lights for their last home match of the year. They came out strong and were able to beat... Read more
Lower Level Scores/Results for 9-21 to 9-26
High School Sports September 28, 2020 0
Junior Varsity Football Team Members – Steve Ash, Kellen Hoeke, Wylie Mursu, Jack Sandvig, Evan Hausauer, Bennett Street, Cole Swenson, Nick Anderson, Khayri Bergman, Luis Berrones, Jackson Bohlen, Breyden Christensen, Eli Johnson, Tyler Lee, Barrett Schneck, Will Snaza, Raul Berrones, Payton Brown, Jairek Frazee, Jackson Hausauer, Jacob Johnson, Jayden... Read more
COVID-19 Surges in Grant County-MHS Changes Schedule
Local News September 28, 2020 0
Today, September 28, the Milbank School District announced that tomorrow, September 29, it will implement a Maroon and Gold schedule. According to Superintendent Justin Downes, the new schedule will be in effect through October 9. Downes says the change only affects high school students and is expected to slow... Read more
Carol Rose
Obituaries September 28, 2020 0
Carol Rose, age 86, of Graceville, MN, died on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral services for Carol are currently pending. Read more
Bulldog Runners Face Tougher Competition
Milbank Area Cross Country September 24, 2020 0
Both Bulldogs cross country teams faced tough competition at the Charger Invitational in Sioux Falls. The meet was hosted by Sioux Falls Christian at Kuehn Park on September 15. The girls took third place with 59 points. The boys took fifth place with 81 points. For the girls, Ashlyn Batchelor led the pack... Read more
Yuki Rose
Obituaries September 23, 2020 0
A Celebration of Life for Yuki Rose, age 28, of Clinton, MN, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, at 211 4th Street in Clinton, MN. Yuki died on September 18, 2020, at her home. Yuki’s celebration of life will be held outside so please bring... Read more
Voeltz First Recipient of The Valley Express 2020 Fall Sports MVP Award
Milbank Area Football September 22, 2020 0
The Valley Express is Pawstruck! Bulldogs are the grrreatest and should be rewarded. That’s why we created the 2020 Fall Sports MVP of the Week Award. Any athlete participating in boys golf, girls tennis, volleyball, football, and boys and girls cross country is eligible. But only the competitor who... Read more
Milbank Chamber Golf Scramble Rated Success
Local News September 22, 2020 0
The 15th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble was held Friday, September 11. The 18-hole scramble, traditionally held in June, was moved to September due to COVID-19. Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber, said, “It worked out great. We had a total of 14 teams... Read more