Mrs. Carole Huber’s seventh grade homeroom class at Milbank Middle School collected pop tabs for their fourth quarter community service project. The pop tabs will be donated to the Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. “The class did a great job with this project,” stated Huber. Each middle school class... Read more
The Valley Express would like to recognize the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department for a job well done this week and their dedication throughout the year. Thank you for keeping our community safe. Fire fighters pause Thursday for a photo after fighting a devastating fire at Titan Machinery on Wednesday night. Standing (left... Read more
The Milbank Educational Foundation presented $144,700 in scholarships to 25 seniors during the annual awards banquet on Thursday, May 5. The foundation celebrated its 30th year and has given out approximately 584 scholarships since 1986, with approximately a total of $1,873,800 awarded. Earning scholarships were Andrew Mears, Whetstone Valley Nursing Home,... Read more
The Valley Express talks to Titan Machinery Manager Justin Berry as well as Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren on the devastating fire and future of Titan Machinery in Milbank. For more information on the Fire and Future of Titan Machinery Milbank, click here! Click... Read more
The community of Milbank suffered a devastating loss when fire destroyed the Titan Machinery, on south Highway 15, last evening. Amidst the tragedy, manager Justin Berry and his 16 employees are still maintaining the high level of service for which they are known and keeping customers a top priority.... Read more
Orlyn Reich
Obituaries May 5, 2016 0
Orlyn Reich, age 85, of Milbank, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank with Rev. Craig Werling officiating. Burial will follow in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
Brian Pauli, new head coach for Lady Bulldogs basketball, will host a summer basketball OTA June 7-10 for girls in grades 7-12. The deadline is Friday, May 6, for registration including a camp t-shirt. “The goal of our summer OTA camp is to implement offense and defense philosophies, develop... Read more
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs golf team traveled to Redfield April 29 for a six team invitational. Two young Bulldogs finished in the top ten in the individual standings. Kylie Kasuske led Milbank with a final 18-hole score of 105. She shot a 56 on the front nine and fired... Read more
Three and four-year-olds in the Emanuel Lutheran Preschool Trike-a-thon raised $1,886.50 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Forty-four preschool children, plus a few siblings, took part in the event May 2-3, in the parking lot of the church. The Milbank Police Department, with help from Police Chief Boyd VanVooren... Read more
The Milbank Bulldogs tennis team split its matches during the Brookings Triangular April 29. The Dawgs slipped past Vermillion 5-4 before falling 9-0 to Brookings. To start the day, Chris Loutsch and Ethan Bohn won the number three doubles match, defeating Vermillion in straight sets. Trailing 1-2 after doubles... Read more
