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
Nick Batchelor Remains Unbeaten in Cross Country
Milbank Area Cross Country September 25, 2019 0
MHS cross country runner, Nick Batchelor, remains unbeaten this season. Batchelor, a sophomore, claimed the top spot in the 5000-meter run at the Ortonville Invitational on September 23. Both Milbank teams captured second place. “The Ortonville meet was a great one for us,” stated Bulldog Head Coach Eric Townsend.... Read more
Weather Strikes Match at Tennis Jamboree
Milbank Area Tennis September 25, 2019 0
Milbank won a match and lost a match at a high school girls tennis jamboree in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 21. The team was scheduled to play three matches, but weather delays halted play several times. “MHS Head Tennis Coach Abbey Trapp said, “We did not play our third... Read more
Milbank Treat Street Moves to New Location
Local News September 24, 2019 0
Treat Street is moving to a new street. (But, just this year.) It will be renamed Trunk -or-Treat and located at the Milbank High School parking lot. Construction in downtown Milbank has created less than spooktacular conditions for trick-or-treaters, according to Laurie Folk, Milbank Area Chamber Director. She says,... Read more
Grant County Teams Needed For 2020 Cancer Walk
Local News September 24, 2019 0
Cancer Walk teams It Only Takes A Spark invites everyone in Grant County to form a team for the 2020 Cancer Walk on June 12 at Lake Farley Park. Is your neighborhood, family, or business looking to make a difference? Are you a cancer survivor? A youth group willing... Read more
Margaret Buller
Obituaries September 24, 2019 0
Margaret “Jean” Buller, age 86, of Graceville, passed away on September 24, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Mundwiler and... Read more
