Former MHS standout athlete, Nick Mears, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Fidelity Investments. The Campbell Trophy is awarded annually to the best scholar-athlete in the nation. Candidates for the award must be a senior or graduate student in their... Read more
Larry Johnson
Obituaries October 3, 2016 0
Larry Johnson, age 62, of Ortonville, died Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Ortonville Hospital. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. at the Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral... Read more
Milbank Girls Tennis Team Heads to State
Milbank Area Tennis October 2, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team will hit the pavement this Thursday through Saturday, October 6-8, in Rapid City. They will compete at the 2016 State Girls Tennis Tournament. The team racked up seven dual victories this year and according to head coach Jim Dahl, “The confidence level of the... Read more
Grant County Youth To Celebrate National 4-H Week
Local News October 2, 2016 0
National 4-H week will be observed around the world from October 2-8. To celebrate, Grant County’s 4-H hosts their annual Family Night on Monday, October 3. The event runs from 6-7 p.m. in the 4-H exhibit building at the Grant County 4-H grounds. Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor... Read more
X-Country Runs into Tournament Play
Milbank Area Track and Field October 2, 2016 0
The Milbank Area cross country teams will vie for the Northeast Conference title Thursday, October 6. On October 13, they compete at the Region 1A meet to earn a spot at State Class A. Both meets take place in Webster. The Bulldogs’ regular season ended with top finishes at... Read more
The Milbank Area Bulldogs rolled to a 35-3 victory over the Redfield-Doland Pheasants to wrap up Homecoming 2016. The Dawgs improve to 5-1 on the season with the victory. “It’s always exciting to get a win on Homecoming,” stated Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “I was proud of the... Read more
Bliss Gerjets
Obituaries October 1, 2016 0
Bliss Gerjets, age 99, formerly of Big Stone County, MN and Grant County, SD, died Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Brookings Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville with Pastor Melanie Reiners and Rev.... Read more
LIVE: Milbank vs. Redfield-Doland
Milbank Area Football September 30, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Redfield-Doland Pheasants. Check out our live updates and photos from the game below. Live Updates from The Valley Express Read more
Football Preview: Dawgs Look For Homecoming Victory
Milbank Area Football September 29, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs will host the Redfield-Doland Pheasants this Friday night in pursuit of a Homecoming ‘W’. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Dawgs are 4-1 on the season; their only loss was to Groton Area in overtime. Redfield-Doland is 2-3 on the season. The Pheasants beat... Read more
Guadalupe’s is new. It’s authentic Mexican food. It’s in the Milbank Mall. And this Saturday it’s free! Guadalupe’s is serving free lunch this Saturday during their Grand Opening. Owner and head cook, Esther Ramirez, will open her kitchen this Saturday, October 1, from 11 a.m until 1 p.m. “In... Read more
