Tanner Schwagel
Obituaries October 8, 2018 0
Tanner Schwagel, age 16, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services for Tanner will be Friday, October 12, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Rev. Caleb Schewe will officiate. Visitation will be at Emanuel Lutheran... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H club met Monday, October 8, with 17 members present. Vice President-Will Karels called the meeting to order. Kylynn Schwandt was welcomed as a new member. An election of officers was conducted. The new officers are president-William Karels; vice president-Jessica Pillatzki; secretary-Hope Karels; treasurer-Kendra Schweer;... Read more
Milbank Teen Dies in Car Accident
Local News October 8, 2018 0
A 16-year-old was killed after falling from a moving vehicle near Milbank. Names of the victim and the people involved are not being released pending notification of the families. The young man was first taken by ambulance to the Milbank hospital, and then airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital... Read more
Dr. Norman Madsen
Obituaries October 8, 2018 0
Dr. Norman Madsen, previously of Milbank, SD, age 93, died October 7, 2018, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services for Dr. Norman Madsen are scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Rev. Russell McKee will officiate, and Jeannie Campbell... Read more
Grant County To Install Purple Heart Road Signs
Local News October 7, 2018 0
If you live in Grant County, you know it has heart. But, did you know it now has a purple heart? Grant County is home to over 543 veterans and has been dubbed a Purple Heart County. The road signs have just arrived and will be posted at entrances... Read more
Bulldogs Win One and Lose One
Milbank Area Football October 7, 2018 0
Coming off a victory at Groton last week, Milbank returned to their home field to face off against Dell Rapids on Friday, October 5. Right away, the Quarriers began adding points to the board. They scored in the first quarter and twice more in the second before Milbank connected... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Earn Two More Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 7, 2018 0
The MHS Volleyball Team hit the road twice last week. On October 2, they traveled to Deubrook, and on October 4, they visited Redfield. Both match-ups added a tally to the win column for the Lady Bulldogs. Set scores versus Deubrook were 21-25, 25-21, 24-26, and 20-25. Milbank racked... Read more
Conner VanVooren Ties for 20th at State Golf
Milbank Area Golf October 6, 2018 0
MHS Senior Conner VanVooren tied for 20th place at the South Dakota State Golf Tournament in Del Rapids on October 1 and 2. VanVooren carded a 176. “Conditions were tough with cold temperatures and extremely fast greens. Tuesday was particularly difficult because of the winds. I witnessed many three... Read more
The Milbank Cross Country team traveled to Webster on Thursday, October 4 to take part in the Northeastern Conference meet. After some amazing runs by both the girls and boys teams, Milbank brought home the plaque for NEC champs. For final results, keep up with The Valley Express and... Read more
MHS Football Gains an NEC Win Against Groton
Uncategorized October 4, 2018 0
On Friday, September 28, the Bulldogs’ football team and their fans traveled to Groton to tangle with a Northeastern Conference rival – the Tigers. The Bulldogs emerged victorious at 34-13. Senior Jacob Karges got things started for the Bulldogs, when he ran 42 yards for a touchdown. And even... Read more
