Military Honored During Veterans Program
Local News November 13, 2017 0
The annual Veterans Day program took place at the Milbank Armory with a capacity crowd on hand on Friday, November 10. Captain LaDean Bunkers, a retired member of the United States Navy, was the keynote speaker for the event. He talked of his days in the military and said, “If... Read more
FFA Members Qualify for State
Local News November 13, 2017 0
Three teams and two individuals from the Milbank FFA Chapter qualified for the State FFA Leadership Career Development Event (CDE) during the District 1 FFA event on November 6. The state event takes place in Pierre on December 3-4. Milbank teams took the top places in Parliamentary Procedure, Agriculture... Read more
Students named to the first quarter honor roll at Milbank High School were recently announced. Students named to the honor roll are as follows: Perfection 4.0 Freshmen – Siri Bien, Amaya Street, Madi Thue, Jessica Van Peursem, Peyten Wiese. Sophomores – Yami Arano, Landon Brown, Noah Mursu, Amy Nelson, Makenna... Read more
Three Milbank FFA members were selected for the National FFA Band and Chorus during the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis October 24-29. Chase Pinkert and Magally Aburto played with the National FFA Band, and Nathan Loutsch was a member of the National FFA Chorus. The students... Read more
Milbank Middle School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Local News November 13, 2017 0
The first quarter honor roll was released from Milbank Middle School. Students named to the list include the following: EIGHTH GRADE Distinction 3.800 or higher Maiah Brown, Taryn Dusky, Maykayla Elmore, Hailey Hupke, William Karels, Madison Mathews, Marion Mischel, Hattie Muellenbach, Savanna Osowski, Camryn Popowski, Leyton Raffety, Jack Sandvig,... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lighted Parade in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Saturday, December 9. Anyone can enter and most “vehicles” qualify as a float. The first place winner receives $100 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Second place receives $75 in... Read more
Milbank High School Band Students Attend NSU Band Clinic
Local News November 13, 2017 0
Milbank High School band students attended the 71st Northern State University (NSU) Band Clinic in Aberdeen on November 8. Established in 1947, the Northern State University (NSU) Band Clinic is the longest running band directors and student workshop in South Dakota. Milbank students participating included: (Back l. to r.) Ethan... Read more
Boyd VanVooren Revealed as Mystery Snowman
Local News November 13, 2017 1
A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman. Milbank Police Chief Boyd... Read more
Katie Vander Wal Crowned 2018 Miss Milbank
Local News November 12, 2017 0
The Valley Express sponsored an evening of glitz and glamour Saturday night at the annual Milbank Snow Queen Festival. Katie Vander Wal was crowned the new 2018 Miss Milbank. She is the daughter of Paul and Dawn Vander Wal. Katie was sponsored by Dakota Country Feed & Seed, First... Read more
Grace Henkelman
Obituaries November 12, 2017 0
Grace Henkelman, age 93 of Ortonville, passed way peacefully on November 12, 2017, at Fairway View Communities. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Rev. Dennis O’Neill will officiate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
