The Mystery Snowman is an important part of The Milbank Snow Queen Festival and is a prominent person in the Milbank community. Daily clues will be published on The Valley Express to help you unravel the identity. The first person to correctly guess the Mystery Snowman’s identity wins four... Read more
Trunk-or-Treat has moved to a new street. (But, just this year.) Come as you aren’t to Trunk-or-Treat at the MHS parking lot on October 31. Businesses, churches, and organizations will be giving away treats from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (Lights will be on to see witch way to go.)... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Wrap Up Regular Volleyball Season, Prepare for Region Play
Milbank Area Volleyball October 29, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with three tough losses and will take a 10-18 record into the post-season. Milbank has been seeded number six for the Region 1A tournament, and will travel to Webster, who is the number 3 seed, for the first round of... Read more
Amy Nelson, a senior, has been chosen as the MHS October Student of the Month. Amy is the daughter of Brad and Sara Nelson. Amy is involved in band, HOSA, FCA, and student council. She is member of the volleyball and track teams, and takes stats for the boys’... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Celebrate Season Accomplishments
Milbank Area Tennis October 27, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldog girls’ tennis team ended their 2019 season with an awards night at Pizza Ranch on October 22. Varsity players received trophies for their place winnings at the South Dakota Class A tennis tournament. Milbank finished fifth and shattered the school record with the most points earned... Read more
Kids, do you want to eat, drink, and be scary? The Milbank Fire Department invites you to a Halloween Treat Stop on October 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Milbank Firehall. Tell your mummy broom parking is available in the firehall’s north parking lot. (Violators will be... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Soar to Victory
Milbank Area Volleyball October 27, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs celebrated Pink Night and posted a 3-1 victory over Waverly-South Shore in non-conference high school volleyball action at the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, October 22. The win boosted Milbank’s season record to 10-15. “Without starter Jaecy Engebretson in the lineup we had a big hole to... Read more
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football (WVYF) program in Milbank completed its inaugural year of flag football. “In general, I think it has gone very well for the first year,” said volunteer coach Steve Wenzl. Organizers say the impetus for the program came from parents. Heidi Wellnitz says, “With the... Read more
Dolores Olson
Obituaries October 26, 2019 0
Dolores (Mrs. Richard) Olson, age 67 of Corona, SD, passed away on October 26, 2019, at The Villages, Florida. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home, and the family will greet friends until 7:00 p.m. Dolores Rose (Campbell) Olson... Read more
Florence Schulte
Obituaries October 25, 2019 0
Florence J. Schulte, age 98, formerly of the Milbank – Corona area, passed away on October 24, 2019, in Olathe, Kansas. Florence’s memorial service will be held Nov. 16, 2019 at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, S.D. Visitation: 11:00-12:00 followed by lunch and fellowship for all in attendance. The... Read more
