The MHS wrestling squad suffered two losses in a dual triangular on Thursday, February 11, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs lost to Redfield 57-15 and Tea Area 53-23. They end their dual season with a 7-14 record.  Barrett Schneck, Toby Schneck, and Landon Novy secured victories in the Redfield dual.... 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

Gladys Howen, age 99, of Ortonville, MN, passed away the evening of February 10, 2021, at the Ortonville Hospital following a heart attack. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson, MN. Burial will be at Clinton City Cemetery in... Read more

MHS junior Dani Yamaura is The Valley Express Who’s That Bulldog? for the Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team. She is the daughter of Vince and Amy Yamaura. Dani began gymnastics when she was three years old when her mom signed her up for the summer gymnastics recreation program in Milbank. “I remember some... Read more

The MHS gymnastics team is headed to the South Dakota State Class A meet on February 12. The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket by completing outstanding performances at the Region 1A meet and satisfying pre-qualification standards. The top nine Class A teams advance to the state tournament. At the regional meet,... Read more

The Milbank School Board discussed the Milbank School District’s coronavirus and close contact quarantine policy during their regular meeting on Monday, February 8. High School Principal Dan Snaza stated, “Just two students are currently in quarantine and could possibly return to school later in the week.” Because of this, the school... Read more

Several Milbank Wrestling Booster club wrestlers competed at the Webster youth tournament Friday, February 5, and earned top places. Following are those results:Tots Division – Clete Wellnitz, 3rdBantam Division – Brady Ericsson and Cruz Prasnicki, 1st; Corbin King and Drake Wellnitz, 2nd ; Ryver Trapp, Hunter Johnson, and Jaston Jonason,... 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

Elaine Hofhenke, age 81, of Milbank, SD, passed away on February 9, 2021, at Avantara- Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD.  Pastor Barbara McKewin will officiate.  Visitation will be held at the church... Read more

Madelyn Thue, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Madi is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue.Madi is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, HOSA, FCA, choir, and band. Outside of school, she participates in dance and works at Hartman’s Family... Read more