Milbank City Council Approves Construction Bid
Local News March 16, 2016 0
The Milbank City Council conducted its regular meeting Monday, March 14, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The council approved the concrete bid from J & J Earthworks of Milbank for Phase 2 of the Fourth Street Project. J & J Earthworks won the contract by submitting the lowest bid.... Read more
Twenty-two youth wrestlers from the Milbank Area have punched their tickets and earned a berth to the state youth wrestling tournament slated for Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, in Aberdeen. Nearly half of the region qualifiers earned the right to advance to State by placing in the top three... Read more
The Milbank Area boys basketball season concluded with an awards potluck Monday, March 14, in the MHS lunchroom. Special recognition was given to the senior players and student managers. Each was presented with a plaque during senior night earlier this season. Seniors players were Nolan Foss, Isaac Snaza, Kyle Montag,... Read more
Youth Place Second In State Envirothon
Local News March 15, 2016 0
Six youth from Grant County took part in the South Dakota Envirothon Friday, March 11, on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. The locals earned second place. Team members were Jared Storms, Danielle Kasuske, Ethan Bohn, Katie Mogen, Kylee Mogen, Antonia Block. The youth were coached by... Read more
Tammy Mielitz, fifth grade teacher at Koch School, was named today as the Milbank School District Teacher of the Year for 2016. Superintendent Tim Graf, Koch School Principal Tim Lease, and Business Manager Nancy Meyer, made the announcement and presented Tammy with flowers in a brief ceremony witnessed by... Read more
St. Lawrence School Raffle Raises $15,500
Local News March 14, 2016 0
The combined effort of students, families, staff, and the local community helped St. Lawrence School raise $15,500 during the 2016 Catholic Schools Raffle. The annual fundraiser involved more than 80 schools in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota and raised over $1 million this year. Every dollar collected by... Read more
The main run of the 2016 legislature session has come to an end. I am grateful and humbled for the opportunity you’ve given me to represent you in Pierre. As I reflect back over the full 2016 session, I have mixed emotions. I worked hard to pass a common-sense... Read more
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Old John Wiik March 14, 2016 0
One of the greatest feelings about the legislative session is driving home after the final day. I compare it to the last day of school. It’s bittersweet–you look forward to getting back to your life, but you’ll miss your legislative family. The bonds made with legislative friends is strong,... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will have its regular monthly meeting Thursday, March 17, at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Pizza Ranch. The foreign exchange students currently attending Milbank High School will be the guest speakers for the day. “Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day... Read more
The Valley Express March Madness Bracket Challenge
Local News March 13, 2016 0
The Valley Express is excited to announce our March Madness Bracket Challenge. Simply fill out a bracket for a chance to win $200 in Ol’Mill Bucks. How do you win? It’s free and easy! All you have to do is select who you think will win each of the... Read more
