MHS sophomore Korbin Leddy attended the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI) from October 16-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Over 200 youth from 26 US states and 10 other countries met during the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium. The symposium drew 1,000 people from 50 countries to discuss the... Read more

The South Dakota State Special Olympics Bowling Tournament was held Friday, November 8 in Aberdeen with 32 teams competing. Milbank bowlers Devin Pollock, Trevor Lacek, and Cody Wellnitz each captured first place. Hannah Henrich, April Gillette, and Briar Zuraff each earned a runner-up spot. Libby Hendricks placed third. Makenzie Wittrock... Read more

The Milbank Bulldog football team wrapped up its 2019 season with an awards potluck on October 29, at the American Lutheran Church. Sophomore Ryker Trevett was named the Lineman of the Year. Fellow sophomore Evan Hausauer was presented with the Scoutie of the Year award, and freshman Justus Osborn received... Read more

Grab your friends and all the kids and get a jump on the holidays this Thursday, November 14 from 3-8 p.m. during Sip & Shop in downtown Milbank. Check out the savings and enjoy refreshments at these participating stores: Flipz Tumbling, Jay Elle Salon, Lewis Drug, Linda’s Fashion, Milbank Eye... Read more

Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods presented Craig Wellnitz, with a $1,200 check for the Grant County Combined Appeal. This is the fourth year the grocery store has conducted their caramel apple fundraiser. 100 perfect of the proceeds go to Combined Appeal. The 2019 event was even more fruitful than... Read more

Milbank Boy Scout Troop 45 completed their annual Potato Project on Monday, November 4. The troop harvested and delivered nearly 3,000 pounds of potatoes for use in the community. The potatoes are donated by Warren and Eloise Falk and grown on the Falk farm. The scouts also bag the potatoes... Read more

Milbank Middle School has named students to the first quarter honor roll of the 2019-2020 school year.            Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA James Batchelor Lilly Dreis Nicholas Fonder Aubrey Fraasch Trey Gloe Jayden Johnson Josh Keeton Kaitlyn Krause Maggie Kruger Victoria Nelson Mya... Read more

The Milbank Lady Bulldogs ended the 2019 volleyball season with a 3-0 loss to the number 2 seeded, Groton Area Tigers, in the second round of Region 1A volleyball action Thursday, November 7, in Groton. Milbank finished the season with a 11-19 overall record. Milbank got out to a shaky... Read more

Howard L. Stotesbery, age 95, of Graceville, MN, died on November 10, 2019, at Grace Village in Graceville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from... Read more

The Valley Express sponsored an evening of glitz and glamour Saturday night at the annual Milbank Snow Queen Festival. Amy Nelson was crowned the new 2020 Miss Milbank. She is the daughter of Brad and Sara Nelson. Amy was sponsored by Ottertail Power Company, Avantra Milbank, and Twin Valley Tire.... Read more