It Only Takes a Spark Encourages New Applications for Cancer Patient Aid
Local News October 1, 2019 0
Twenty-three years and going strong! The board of directors for It Only Takes A Spark invites cancer patients in Grant County to apply for financial assistance. New applications must be sent to It Only Takes A Spark at P.O. Box 105 in Milbank. Pick up your application form at... Read more
Shirley Hein
Obituaries September 30, 2019 0
Funeral services for Shirley Hein will be held on Thursday October 3, at 2:00 p.m., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Reverend Timothy Koch will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, and one hour prior to services at... Read more
Chargers Drain Lady Bulldogs’ Batteries
Milbank Area Volleyball September 30, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to the Hamlin Chargers on Thursday, September 26, on the road. Milbank’s season record fell to 5-7 with the loss.“We had a tough challenge going against 9-4 Hamlin,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Nancy Hoeke. In the first set, the Lady Bulldogs led... Read more
Dawgs Suffer Homecoming Loss
Milbank Area Football September 30, 2019 0
The Bulldogs suffered a 46-0 loss to the Webster Bearcats on Homecoming, Friday, September 27, at A.B. Campbell Stadium. Milbank’s record slips to 2-4 this season. The Bulldog offense struggled from the get-go. Milbank received the ball to start the game. On the third play, quarterback Kaden Krause’s pass... Read more
Great Western Bank Donates to Grant County Christian Service Council
Local News September 29, 2019 0
Steve Nomeland and Tory Pollock of Great Western Bank in Milbank presented a $5000 check to the Grant County Christian Service Council. Linda Comstock, LeAnn Kuper, Brenda Maass and Val Van Lith accepted the check on behalf of the council. The donation, a Making Life Great grant, is expected... Read more
Pancake Feed to Benefit Milbank Fire Department On October 6
Local News September 28, 2019 0
Where there’s smokies…there’s firemen! And pancakes, too. The Valley Express will host a freewill pancake feed to benefit the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department on Sunday, October 6. Pancakes and smokies will be served from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Milbank Visitors Center. All proceeds go to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Ace Out Sioux Valley
Milbank Area Volleyball September 26, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs came from behind to slip past Sioux Valley 3-2 on Tuesday, September 24, in their Homecoming week volleyball match at the Milbank Armory. The win lifts Milbank’s season record to 5-6. “This win reinforces and proves to us that we are capable at this game... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Elbow Roncalli
Milbank Area Tennis September 26, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team took rival, Aberdeen Roncalli, down to the wire, but came up just short during a quadrangular at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, September 24. MHS also faced Aberdeen Central and suffered a 0-9 loss. “I was pleased with how we played against Roncalli,”... Read more
Bulldog Golfers Prepare For Region Meet
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2019 0
The MHS boys golf team was challenged by a tough course at the Watertown Invitational on Tuesday, September 24. “The course was tipped out and played tough with thick roughs,” explained head coach Mark Keeton. “Hitting the fairway off the tee was key to success.” Jake Trevett led the... Read more
MHS Meets Top Competitors at Invitational in Minnesota
Milbank Area Cross Country September 25, 2019 0
MHS traveled to the Lac qui Parle – Dawson Boyd Invitational on September 17. According to Eric Townsend, head coach of the Bulldogs, the competition included some of the top teams and runners in the state of Minnesota. “The girls field included a top-four team along with two of... Read more
