Do you ever feel like you’re walking a tightrope between big career dreams and little humans? Audrey Jo Rider, author of Uniquely You, takes you on a journey from comparison to confidence, imperfection to uniqueness, and panic to planning! The Grant County Public Library, in conjunction with their adult... Read more
The Milbank Area basketball team suffered a second-round defeat to Sisseton in the Round I Tournament on March 2, in Sisseton. Coach Logan Diede had this to say about his team, “They battled all year and competed their hearts out for this program from start to finish. We would’ve... Read more
Four MALST swimmers, Elijah Fraasch, William Karels, Savanna Osowski, and Amaya Street attended their first short-course winter state championship. The meet was held March 2 and March 3 in Pierre. Coach Jodi Street said, “We had a great season and participating at this level was a great way for... Read more
The Big Stone City School begins registration for the Little Lions’ Learning Center and the OST program on March 22. Registration will be held in the Big Stone City School gymnasium from 3:00p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The free-will donation meal will be served from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The... Read more
The 2018 Milbank Bulldog varsity track and field season will begin with practice Monday March 12 after school. The first week of practice for Freshmen through Seniors will will start after school Monday through Thursday. All athletes need to be up to date with physical and ImPACT testing. Any questions... Read more
Harriet Rausch
Obituaries March 6, 2018 0
Harriet Bernadine Rausch, age 86, of Big Stone City, passed away on March 5, 2018, at the Ortonville Area Health Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ortonville, MN. Padre Davíd Garza will be the Celebrant. Visitation... Read more
Vocalists Excel at Region Contest
Local News March 5, 2018 0
Forty vocal soloists and 16 vocal ensemble members from the Milbank High School Choir performed at the Region III solo and ensemble music contest February 28, at Watertown High School. The vocalists from Milbank received 30 Superiors (I), and 11 Excellents (II). Solo performances were based on: tone, intonation,... Read more
Mischel Takes 2nd at State Debate Tourney
Local News March 5, 2018 0
The MHS debate team competed in the 2018 South Dakota State Debate and Individual Events tournament in Watertown March 2 and March 3. Milbank Area competed in Class A. Pictured: Nathan Loutsch, Lars Andersen, Claire Mischel, Magally Aburto, and Trevor Nolting. Claire Mischel placed second in Domestic Extemporaneous speaking.... Read more
Middle School Musicians Play in All-State Band
Local News March 5, 2018 0
The 19th Annual SDMEA Middle School All-State Band Festival was held on March 2 and March 3 at the Pierre Riggs High School. Honor Band musicians from Milbank Middle School were William Karels on tuba and Isaac Schulte on trumpet. The Honor Band was under the direction of Dr.... Read more
We’re Hiring!
Uncategorized March 5, 2018 0
The Valley Express, a digital newspaper in Milbank, South Dakota, seeks multiple hardworking and resourceful reporters to join our expanding team. Reporters research and write daily news articles for the newspaper’s website and work directly with the editor in coordinating news coverage and developing content. Writing experience is a plus, but not... Read more
