Eight Milbank High School students were named Region 4A Oral Interpretation champions during the region meet at Northern State University in Aberdeen Tuesday, November 14. The students will now advance to the Class A State Oral Interp Festival scheduled for December 1-2 at Aberdeen Central High School. Earning top honors... Read more

Verla Miller, age 92, of Milbank, SD, died on Monday, November 20, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. DeVern Schwenn will officiate and burial will be at Corona Baptist Cemetery.... Read more

The Milbank School District’s Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, November 15, and began discussions about a new principal evaluation model and a new personnel development grant. According to Superintendent Tim Graf, the State Board of Education adopted Principal Evaluation requirements and Performance Standards and Regulations in July.... Read more

Milbank and the surrounding area are invited to join together for a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service. The service will take place Tuesday, November 21, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank at 7 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service.   Read more

Senior Jennifer Seehafer is the November Student of the Month at MHS. She is the daughter of Jeff and Holli Seehafer. Jenny is a member of HOSA, TATU, 4-H, and the MHS band. She has also served as a blood drive coordinator. She is employed part time as a CNA... Read more

The Milbank Area football team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck Monday, November 13. Team members voted senior Cole Dockter the Most Valuable Player for the offense. He was also named to the All-Northeast Conference team and selected as a defensive back All-State team member. Senior Mitch Quade... Read more

The annual Veterans Day program took place at the Milbank Armory with a capacity crowd on hand on Friday, November 10. Captain LaDean Bunkers, a retired member of the United States Navy, was the keynote speaker for the event. He talked of his days in the military and said, “If I... Read more

A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman.  Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren... Read more