The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Pizza Ranch. at this meeting craft projects will be completed for the festival of trees, and a food drive will take place. Registration along with state and local dues... Read more
Francis Nebben
Obituaries November 18, 2019 1
Francis Nebben, age 69, of Clinton, MN, died on November 18, 2019, at his residence. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a Time of Sharing beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Beardsley Methodist Church.... Read more
Dr. Bjordahl Buys Candy for the Troops
Local News November 18, 2019 0
Dentists are not known for buying candy, but Dr. Travis and Emily Bjordahl, owners of Bjordahl Dental Care in Milbank, bought 80 pounds of Halloween candy. They didn’t buy it to give to kids; they bought it from the kids. From November 4 through November 8, the Bjordahls purchased... Read more
Bulldog Football Players Named to All-Conference Team
Milbank Area Football November 18, 2019 0
Four football players for the Milbank Bulldogs were recently named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference 11-Man football team following the completion of the 2019 season. Seniors Max McCulloch and Brodie Holtquist were named to the team while senior Dillon Schneck and sophomore Bennett Schwenn received an honorable mention. Other... Read more
Cross Country Runners Earn End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country November 18, 2019 0
The Bulldog boys’ and girls’ cross country teams held a season-end awards potluck November 2. Five seniors – Zippy Bock, Brady Femling, Alex Farrell, Tori Hooth, and Danica Schulte – were honored for their years of commitment to the program and each received the Senior award. Nick Batchelor and... Read more
A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman. Melanie Reiners was revealed... Read more
Donald Schneck
Obituaries November 15, 2019 0
Donald L. Schneck, of Milbank, SD, died November 15, 2019, at Avantara in Milbank. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in Milbank. Burial will... Read more
Geneve Comero
Obituaries November 15, 2019 0
Geneve Comero, age 92, of Ortonville died on November 14, 2019, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Pastor Barbara McKewin and Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate. Visitation... Read more
Dr. Amanda (Maas) McMahon Joins Ortonville Area Health Services
Local News November 14, 2019 0
Amanda McMahon, MD has joined Ortonville Area Health Services at the Northside Medical Clinic. She begins seeing patients in January. “We are excited to welcome Dr. McMahon to the provider group and medical team here at OAHS,” said clinic director Liz Sorenson. “She has a strong passion and understanding... Read more
Milbank Adds Sixth Grade Wrestling to Sports Lineup
Milbank Area Wrestling November 14, 2019 0
Milbank is adding sixth grade wrestling to its middle school program this upcoming 2019-2020 season. According to MHS Athletic Director Adolph Shepardson, “Approval was granted by the Milbank School Board in June and things are ready to roll for this season.” Middle school wrestling begins on Monday, November 18... Read more
