Lower Level Scores/Results for Week of December 2, 2019
High School Sports December 12, 2019 0
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team Members – Nadia Thue, Kynlee Speidel, Kaitlyn Huber, Abby Pillatzki, Rachel Schulte, Anna Dean, Shaylee Schuchard, Hope Karels, Lydia Street, Cailey Sime, Ivy Lewno December 3 – Milbank 10, Tiospa Zina 13 December 5 – Milbank 4, Hamlin 32 7th Grade Girls Basketball No... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Take Fifth at Fargo Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 12, 2019 0
Milbank Area gymnasts took fifth place at the Fargo Invitational on December 6. This was a new meet on the team’s schedule, and according to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “Each state has mainly the same competitive rules, but the format can vary. It was a long night,” she... Read more
Holtquist and Krause Start Wrestling Season Undefeated
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2019 0
Milbank Senior Brodie Holtquist and sophomore Kaden Krause are undefeated four duals into the 2019-2010 Bulldog wrestling season. Both sit at 4-0 after the duel with Madison on December 5, and the Watertown Dual Tournament on December 7. Holtquist and Krause, Barrett Schneck, and Landon Novy, each earned a... Read more
Don’t Forget! Today is the last day to vote for your favorite float in the Parade of Lights. Voting ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. and is only available on The Valley Express. The People’s Choice Award winner receives $200 courtesy of Whetstone Valley Electric, sponsor of the parade. The... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Hope to Unleash New Talent
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 12, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs basketball team plays its first game this Friday, December 13, at Summit. Head coach Brian Pauli is in his fourth season leading the Lady Bulldogs and will be assisted by Eric Townsend. Seniors Jaecy Engebretson and Tracy Pillatzki will lead the team, and junior letter-winner... Read more
Audrey Youngren
Obituaries December 12, 2019 0
Audrey Youngren died peacefully on December 10, 2019, after a brief hospice stay at the Good Samaritan Center in Windom, MN with her family at her side. She was 88 years old. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 14 at the First United Methodist Church in... Read more
Benjamin Walford
Obituaries December 12, 2019 0
Benjamin F. Walford, age 84, of Bella Vista, Arkansas left this life December 2, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 26, 1935 the son of Harry and Edna Walford. He served his country in the South Dakota National Guard and was a military veteran.... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog??? Tracy Pillatzki
Milbank Area Volleyball December 11, 2019 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s MHS senior and Lady Bulldog Tracy Pillatzki. Tracy says, “I feel like I’m happy all of the time. That’s my personality, but it comes out more on the volleyball court. I love being out there and cheering everyone on.” Tracy has been wearing a Milbank... Read more
St. Lawrence Christmas Program Honors Jesus’ Birth in the Country
Local News December 11, 2019 0
The St. Lawrence School presented their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 11, in the St. Lawrence gymnasium. This year’s theme highlighted Jesus’ humble birth in the country. The program was directed by Elizabeth Schulte, who was assisted by the entire St. Lawrence staff. Father Gary DeRouchey offered the welcome... Read more
The St. Williams Care Center hosted several activities to raise money for the Grant County Combined Appeal. The staff and vounteers raised $173 during a cookout, the soup and dessert event netted $220, and jean day on Fridays added $176 for a $569 total. Pictured: Sr. Janet Kosman, Sister... Read more