Teresa Carlson
Obituaries November 11, 2024 0
Teresa Carlson, age 75, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will... Read more
Jericho Jones Crowned Miss Milbank 2025 at Snow Queen Festival
Local News November 10, 2024 0
Jericho Jones was crowned the new Miss Milbank during the 2024 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Jericho, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Jenette Benscoter and Dion Jones. She was sponsored by First Bank & Trust, BNJ Electric, and Core 24 Fitness. Ella Sandvig,... Read more
Robert Arndt
Obituaries November 9, 2024 0
Robert Lee Arndt, age 77, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at... Read more
Bob Pekelder
Obituaries November 7, 2024 0
Robert “Bob” Pekelder, Jr., age 87, of Stockholm, SD, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from... Read more
Doug Jorgenson
Obituaries November 7, 2024 0
Douglas Jorgenson, age 60, of Madison, MN, formerly of Ortonville, MN, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Madison Healthcare Services, following a valiant battle against cancer. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Hope Fellowship Church in Ortonville, MN.... Read more
Who will be the new Miss Milbank? The Valley Express will host the 61st Annual Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, November 9. Experience a Winter Wonderland, enjoy musical entertainment by Jena Schulte and Paula Tobin, and see 10 beautiful high school seniors vie for the title of Miss Milbank... Read more
Milbank Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll Released
Local News November 6, 2024 0
Milbank Middle School has named students to the first nine weeks honor roll of the 2024-2025 school year.Students named to the list are as follows: Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABrady AllenColter DreisChase DusingPaisley EricssonAlayna GloeCade GrabowIsabella HicksViolet JohnsonMason KirchbergElla KoplinLexi KorstjensAdrienne KorthAddison LockeAria PrasnickiKylynn SchwandtKye ScoularCharlotte SwansonKinley VanHoornHarper... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Beat Sisseton-Advance in Region Volleyball Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball November 6, 2024 0
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Sisseton on Tuesday, November 5, to advance in the Region 1A girls volleyball tournament. Milbank now faces the second-seeded Lady Cavaliers of Aberdeen Roncalli on Thursday, November 7. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. at Groton Area High School. The winner earns a berth in... Read more
Two MHS Vocal Quartets Perform in All-State Concert
Local News November 6, 2024 0
Two Milbank High School mixed vocal quartets joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 72nd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on November 1-2. Sopranos included Veronica Fonder and Ashlynn Batchelor. Altos were Anna Neugebauer and Camryn Sovell. Tenors were Garrett Weber and Sam... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Honor Roll
Local News November 6, 2024 0
Milbank High School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year.Students receiving honors include the following: PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Kaitlyn Brandenburger, Lydia Gall, Darin Hagen, Keaton Johnson, Andrew Karels, Adison Pauli, Tate Pew, Avery Schuneman, Raina Untalan, Rylan WendlandSOPHOMORES:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Beckham Berry, Ivy Dreis, Morgean French,... Read more
