Milbank Middle School Releases First Quarter Honor Roll
The Milbank Middle School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2018-19 school year. Students receiving honors include the following: Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Brooklyn Brandriet Harley Davis Addie Farrell Jessica Figueroa Aidan Foell Merik Junker Isaiah Korstjens Max Lightfield Madi Loeschke Aiden Ludvigson Ellie Neugebauer... Read more
Milbank High School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Milbank High School has issued the first quarter honor rolls for the 2018-19 school year. Students named to the list include the following: PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN:Cole Brown, Marion Mischel, Wylie Mursu, Savanna Osowski, Bennett Schwenn, Savannah Stengel. SOPHOMORES: Siri Bien, Emma DeBoer, Halli Essington, Jenna Johnson, Allison Leddy, Shelby... Read more
Benefit for Schwagel Family This Sunday – November 4
A benefit to aid the John and Hilary Schwagel family will be held on Sunday, November 4, from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at School House Suites ( the former high school/middle school) in Milbank. The benefit includes a free will donation meal from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.,... Read more
David Pritchard

David Pritchard

Obituaries November 3, 2018 0

David Pritchard, Jr., age 52, died on November 3, 2018, at the Milbank Avera Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 11a.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at... Read more
Claudia Cameron

Claudia Cameron

Obituaries November 3, 2018 0

Claudia J. Cameron, age 81, of Wilmot, SD, died on November 3, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Claudia Cameron are scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Parkview Methodist Church in Milbank, with Rev. Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will take place... Read more
Guess the 2018 Mystery Snowman!
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 two... Read more
Frankenstein to Check Out BSC Library on Halloween
It’s a monster of an event at the Big Stone Branch Public Library on Wednesday, October 31! Photos with Frankenstein for all kids, and treats and treasure chest prizes for kids 11 and younger. Halloween Night is sure to be a fright from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Find... Read more
MHS Singers Attend All-State Chorus
Two MHS mixed quartets were selected to participate in the 2018 South Dakota All-State Chorus in Rapid City. The nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra were under the direction of Dr. Phillip Swan of Wisconsin and Dr. Anthony Elliott from the University of Michigan. The program will... Read more
Hartman’s Family Food Raises $1100 for Combined Appeal
You say apple; I say appeal. Hartman’s Family Foods says both. Hartman’s Family Foods held their annual Caramel Apple Fundraiser for Grant County Appeal. The fresh hand-dipped caramel apples were offered in several gourmet flavors. The sweet treats raised $1100. All the proceeds- 100 percent – goes to Combined... Read more
MHS Team Wins Oral Interp Trophies
The MHS oral interp team competed at the NSU Invitational on the Northern State University campus in Aberdeen. According to MHS Head Oral Interp Coach, Natasha Karels, “The top six competitors in each round made it to the finals. Milbank brought home the second place trophy coming in just... Read more