Twin Brooks Threshing Show Evacuated
Local News August 14, 2017
The Milbank Fire and Rescue team evacuated 42 people from the Twin Brooks Threshing Show at 2:31 a.m on Sunday, August 13, according to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. Pam Nelson, event coordinator for the threshing show, said, “The grounds were flooding with fast moving, deep water and surrounding about... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) hosted its annual Back to School giveaway event Wednesday, August 9, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The project helped nearly 130 children from 60 families prepare for the upcoming school year. “The giveaway went very well,” stated Interlakes Community Action Partnership community... Read more
Pine Hills Golf Course north of Milbank has been hit with serious flooding. Owner, Randy Patnoe, reports, “All holes except No. 2 are flooded.” He added the water isn’t the highest it has ever been, but it’s high and it’s still coming down from the Summit hills.” Patnoe says... Read more
Dig out that poodle skirt or bell bottoms and head to Downtown Tuesday on Main Street Milbank on August 15. from 4 to 7 p.m. Activities include children’s games and a hula hoop contest for adults. Plus, don’t miss the Full Throttle Car Club car show. Features also include... Read more
Nadeane Buri
Obituaries August 12, 2017 0
Nadeane Buri, age 95, of Milbank died August 11, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVerne Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be at Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
Cheryl Ann Koch
Obituaries August 12, 2017 0
Cheryl Ann Koch of Park Rapids, MN, age 68, died August 10, 2017, in Park Rapids. Services for Cheryl Koch will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Rev. Ailsa Odom will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Marc Wilde
Obituaries August 12, 2017 0
Marc Jeffrey Wilde of Chaska, MN, age 32, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at the W.A. Wedum Residential Hospice Center in Brooklyn Park, MN. Services for Marc will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ortonville, MN, on Friday, August 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation... Read more
Meet Adolph Shepardson the New MHS Athletic Director
High School Sports August 10, 2017 0
The Valley Express recently sat down to get acquainted with Adolph Shepardson, the new athletic director for the Milbank School District. VE: Why did you pursue the position as AD for Milbank? Adolph Shepardson: I’ve had an AD degree for over 10 years, but this is the first time I... Read more
MALST Wins Third at State Meet
Milbank Area Swimming August 10, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team took third place at the 2017 South Dakota Long Course Seasonal State Championship meet. The meet was held in Huron August 4-6. MALST head coach Jodi Street said, “Our swimmers captured seven out of the 14 first place high point trophy honors.” The... Read more
Teeners Take Fifth at State Tourney
Milbank Area Baseball August 10, 2017 0
The Milbank VFW Teener baseball team took fifth place during the South Dakota State 16U Class A Baseball Tournament August 4, through August 6, in Beresford. Milbank earned the consolation championship title with a 5-4 victory over Madison- White on Sunday. Milbank Teener Coach Travis Lester attributed the win... Read more
