John William Malzahn, age 76, of Odessa, MN, passed away on October 24, 2019, at the Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at his home: 43959 680th Ave., Odessa, MN, 56276 If you... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs wrapped up their 2019 football season with a 43-6 loss to the Tea Area Titans on Friday, October 18 in Tea. The Dawgs logged a 2-7 record for the year. “This was a tough way to end the season,” said Milbank’s head coach, Adolph Shepardson. “Despite our... Read more

A flu shot clinic is being conducted by the Grant County Community Health Office. The flu clinic will take place Wednesday, October 23, from 2:30-6 p.m. in the Milbank High School lobby. The clinic is for children ages six months through 18. A parent or guardian must be present for... Read more

“Milbank is the only school to send both a boys and a girls team to the state (cross country) meet this year,” said MHS head coach Eric Townsend. “Individually, the Bulldogs had five boys and five girls earn top-20 honors at the region meet. No other school had that many... Read more

Sam Seffrood, son of John and Anne (Nef) Seffrood, is a senior football player for the Milbank Bulldogs. He attended school in Summit until the fourth grade, when his mom, an MHS graduate, moved Sam and his siblings to the Milbank School District. Sam says, “I’m glad we switched. Being... Read more

Sharilyn Lindquist, age 74, of Ortonville died on October 18, 2019, at Avantara – Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor Deborah Nissen will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Mound Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more

Arlys Lambrechts passed away on October 19, 2019, at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler... Read more

Cheryl (Foss) Pauli passed away on October 15, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18,... Read more

The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, at 11 a.m. has been cancelled. Keep up with The Valley Express for rescheduling date and details. Read more

The Milbank boys’ cross country team defended their Northeast Conference title on Wednesday, October 9. They edged out Webster for the top spot with 22 points. Webster finished second with 25. Head coach Eric Townsend said, “We knew Webster would run very well on their home course and they did.”... Read more