The Milbank City Council voted to rename Unity Square to Unity Health and Fitness on Monday, February 8, at their regular board meeting. The City of Milbank assumed ownership of the facility this year.  Council members Hoeke and Weiner voted against the name-change measure.  Hoeke said he cast his vote... Read more

Have a heart and take your kids to pick up their Valentine storytime kit-to-go at the Big Stone City Library. Children age three to seven are invited to get their kit beginning Wednesday, February, 10. Readers who return the kit folder and completed craft by February 24 receive a small prize... Read more

The Milbank Lady Bulldogs were not horsing around when they defeated the Ortonville Lady Trojans 54-18. The non-conference rivals faced off on Tuesday, February 2, in Ortonville. “It was nice to see the ball go in the hoop,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Brian Pauli. “In the second half we found a way... Read more

Bennett Schwenn has been selected as The Valley Express Most Valuable Player of the Week.  Bennett, a six-foot one junior, is a guard/forward on the Bulldogs’ basketball team.  During the 2020-2021 season, Bennett has consistently played a key role by leading the offense in points scored. This past week, he poured... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs avenged an early season loss to Lennox by downing the Orioles 55-48 at the Dak12-Northeast Conference Clash in Madison on Saturday, January 30. The Bulldogs have posted a four-game winning streak and sit with a 7-6 season record. “The boys did everything I asked of them and competed together... Read more

Milbank junior varsity wrestlers traveled to the Groton Wrestling Invitational and finished fifth in the team standings. The tournament featured a mixture of varsity and junior varsity teams who battled it out in the spotlight. “It’s a great chance for the younger guys to get some good experience,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Jeremy... Read more

Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Tyra Berry, Jenna Dexter, Nadia Thue, Madi Loeschke, Emily Wollschlager, Elsie Seffrood, Hope Karels, Shaylee Schuchard, Averie Engebretson1-26-2021 – Milbank downed Deuel 32-171-29-2021 – Milbank won over Redfield 20-18 C Team Girls Basketball Team Members – Siera Wenzl, Jaclyn Wiik, Claire Snaza, Nadia... Read more

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Grant County Public Library encourages you to go on a “Blind Date With a Book.”  A  display of sure-to-be-loved books is set up at the library.  Each book contains a word associated with Valentine’s Day in its title. You might find love with an “old flame”... Read more

The Bulldogs were led by junior Bennett Schwenn in Milbank’s 63-48 Northeast Conference victory over Redfield on Thursday, January 28, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs’ season record improved to 6-5 with the win. “I am extremely proud of the boys for how engaged they were, and have been, for the... Read more

The Lady Bulldogs earned their third win of the season with a 41-33 victory over Northeast Conference opponent Deuel.  Milbank’ s win came in doubleheader basketball action at the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, January 26. “I thought we started the game doing some good things,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Brian Pauli.... Read more