Jim Hadorn, former Milbank High School teacher, athletic director, and head wrestling coach, was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place during the 2021 South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City on Saturday, February 27. He was surrounded by his family, friends, and... Read more

Milbank High School senior Toby Schneck is The Valley Express Most Valuable Player for the week of February 15-20 . Toby added Region 3A champion to his list of wrestling achievements at the regional tournament on Saturday, February 20. He defeated No.1- seeded Noah Hutmacher of Chamberlain with a pin... Read more

Clifford Dexter, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021,... Read more

Orris Swayze, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at a later date. While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for visitations and services. The use of face masks... Read more

Residents at Avantara in Milbank celebrated an entire week of Valentine activities, which culminated in a Valentine’s Day party on Sunday, February 14. Earl Bohlen and Mavis Bjella were chosen king and queen during their coronation ceremony, and everyone enjoyed special sweets, frozen punch, bingo, and listening to their favorite... Read more

Patti (Mrs. Don) Aesoph, age 78, of Milbank, passed away on February 12, 2021, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass.  Visitation will be held at... Read more

The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip of... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs’ gymnastics team ended their regular season with the second highest team score of the season at the Deuel Invitational on Saturday, January 30. Milbank tallied 132.050 points.  “We may not have the school record (yet) but this team can boast four of the top six team scores in school... Read more

Michelle Knutson was among nine hospital trustees from across Minnesota who were recognized for earning certification through the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) trustee certification program. The comprehensive certification process prepares hospital and health system trustees to effectively meet the growing demands of serving on a health organization board and to... Read more

Therese Frechette, age 96, of Ortonville, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A private memorial service will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. A visitation for friends and family wishing to pay their respects will be on Wednesday, January 27,... Read more