Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Elects New Board Members
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting September 28. They adopted the theme Do Great Things for the coming year. Three awards were given to chamber businesses for their dedication and commitment. Valley Office Products was named the Small Business of the Year. Valley Queen Cheese... Read more
Snow Queen Contest Offers Senior Girls More Scholarship Money
All local senior girls are invited to experience the tradition of the Milbank Snow Queen contest. The event, held  November 11, will be the first Festival sponsored by The Valley Express. “The Snow Queen Festival is a fantastic opportunity for girls in our community to gain invaluable experience while... Read more
State A Golf Tournament Day One Update
Day one of the 2017 State Class A High School Boys Golf Tournament in Dell Rapids is complete. Milbank’s Conner VanVooren shot an 88. He fired in a 42 on the front nine and a 46 on the back. He sits tied for 32nd place. Adam Thomas is tied... Read more
Bulldogs Shutout Tigers on Homecoming Night
The Milbank Bulldogs shut out the Groton Area Tigers Friday night, September 29, to close out the 2017 MHS Homecoming festivities. Milbank is undefeated in the Northeast Conference and holds a 4-2 record. “We made some adjustments at halftime and executed in the second half,” stated Bulldog head coach... Read more
Girls X- Country Team Wins at Sisseton
The Lady Bulldogs cross country team ran to the top of the team standings at the Sisseton Invitational September 28. They won the meet with 37 points. Four runners placed in the top 15 of the varsity races. Maurina Street led the way with a fifth place finish. Amaya... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Challenge the Chargers
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team attacked the Hamlin Chargers but suffered a 3-1 loss Thursday, September 28, on the road. Milbank will host two home matches next week – Tuesday, October 3, with Deubrook, and Thursday, October 5, with Ortonville. In the Hamin match, hitting and serve-receive errors by... Read more
Milbank Netters Close Out Regular Season
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team ended their regular season with a 5-2 loss to Benson, Minnesota, September 28, on the road. “With the exception of Halli Essington and Hattie Muellenbach, Benson proved to be too strong for us this year,” stated Bulldog Head Tennis Coach Jim Dahl. Essington and... Read more
Norman Christensen

Norman Christensen

Obituaries September 30, 2017 0

Norman Christensen, age 96, formerly of Twin Brooks, SD, died on September 30, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home, with Rev. Kent Groethe, officiant. Burial will follow the service at Milbank City... Read more
LIVE: Milbank Football vs. Groton Area
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Groton Area Tigers in their homecoming game. Check out our live updates and photos from the game below! Tweets by MilbankVESports Read more
Marlene Storm

Marlene Storm

Obituaries September 29, 2017 0

Marlene Ann Storm, age 80 of Milbank died September 29, 2017, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate. Visitation will be held at... Read more