The St. Lawrence sixth-graders in Milbank will travel to Sioux Falls on October 10 to visit the Ronald McDonald House, St. Francis Home, and the Cathedral. If anyone would like to donate to either House the students will deliver all items dropped off. Acceptable donations include: soups, cooking oil,... Read more
If you’re coming to the football game on Friday, October 5 versus Dell Rapids, plan to come early for Senior Parents Night. Breske Crop Insurance will be hosting a free will offering tailgate party – serving pork sandwiches, beans, chips and dessert. In the case of inclement weather, the... Read more
All local senior girls are invited to experience the tradition of the Milbank Snow Queen contest. The event, held November 10, will be the second Festival sponsored by The Valley Express. “The Snow Queen Festival is a chance for all senior girls to take center stage and create lasting... Read more
Koch Elementary School is selling Tye’s Troop apparel. All proceeds go to Tye Schaffer and his family. Tye, a third grader at Koch School, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in late September. The apparel, like Tye, is designed to be cool and tough. Tee shirts, sweatshirts, long-sleeved tees,... Read more
Up for a totally tubular time? Here’s what’s crackalackin’: The St. Lawrence LIFE Group presents a dinner theater evening with the play, 80’s Reunion Rub-Out, and it’s the bomb! It’s the perfect time for you to cool out and get deadly. There’ll be food, friends, and a chance to... Read more
JoAnn Myers
Obituaries October 3, 2018 0
JoAnn Helen Myers, of Milbank, died October 3, 2018, at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN, surrounded by her family. Services for JoAnn Myers are scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be Sunday, October 7, 2018, from 5:00... Read more
Nationwide Emergency Messages to be Sent to Cell Phones Today – October 3
Local News October 3, 2018 0
Bat Mobile Wireless in Milbank reminds all their customers and other cell phone users this is only a test! Today, October 3, you will receive a text message with the heading Presidential Alert. FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency... Read more
Milbank Chamber Board Members Announced
Local News October 2, 2018 0
Speedway Event Center was the location of the annual Milbank Area Chamber Of Commerce meeting on Thursday September 27. The board members for 2018-2019 are, back row, left to right, Laurie Folk, membership/finance director, Stacy Anderson, Travis Lester, Nick Sipe, Jessica Strobl and Dawn Vander Wal. Front, Alesia Christensen,... Read more
Blaine Englund
Obituaries October 2, 2018 1
A private family graveside service was held for Blaine Englund, age 55, of Milbank, who died October 1, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Time of... Read more
The MHS Volleyball Team posted another win at home on Saturday, September 29, when they hosted the Lady Eagles from Lac qui Parle Valley. Milbank won the match by taking three sets in a row at 25-20, 25-21, and 26-24. Coach Nancy Hoeke reported the girls had to work... Read more
