Milbank Musicians to Perform in Honor Band
Local News November 22, 2022 0
The 31st Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will perform in concert on Saturday, December 3, at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Haley Armstrong, who is the director of bands and coordinator of musical activities at South Dakota School... Read more
Cassidy Schwagel Crowned 2023 Miss Milbank
Local News November 19, 2022 0
The Valley Express sponsored an evening of glitz and glamour Saturday night at the annual Milbank Snow Queen Festival. Cassidy Schwagel was crowned the new 2023 Miss Milbank. She is the daughter of John and Hilary Schwagel. Cassidy was sponsored by Homestead Animal Health, Victory Farms, and Justin’s Welding... Read more
Milbank Snow Queen Festival This Saturday, November 19
Local News November 17, 2022 0
Take a walk in a winter wonderland this Saturday, November 19, when Milbank crowns their 2023 Snow Queen, during the 2022 Snow Queen Festival sponsored by The Valley Express. A new Little Miss Milbank will also be selected from a field of 32 princesses. Tenley Wildung, the reigning 2022 Miss Milbank,... Read more
Bill Buttke Receives 2022 True Friends of Education Award
Local News November 17, 2022 0
Bill Buttke has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the True Friends of Education Award. Buttke received his award at the Milbank School Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 15. The Milbank Education Association (MEA) sponsors the award annually in honor of American Education Week, which is... Read more
Milbank FFA Members Qualify for State
Local News November 16, 2022 0
Milbank FFA Chapter members earned several first-place finishes at the District I Leadership Development Events (LDE) in Doland on Monday, November 7. Qualified members now advance to compete in the state LDE on Sunday and Monday, December 4 and 5, in Pierre. The Parliamentary Procedure team also placed first... Read more
The Mystery Snowman is an important part of The Milbank Snow Queen Festival and is a prominent person in the Milbank community. Daily clues will be published on The Valley Express to help you unravel the identity. The first person to correctly guess the Mystery Snowman’s identity wins $150... Read more
Tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, and you might see a familiar face or two. South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas marching band is part of the lineup. Although SDSU’s band is in its 132nd year, this is the first year the band will... Read more
Milbank Cross Country Runners Receive Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country November 16, 2022 0
To celebrate the success of their 2022 season, the MHS cross-country teams presented their end-of-the season awards. For the Lady Bulldogs, Bianca Berry was chosen Rookie of the Year. Ashlynn Batchelor received the MVP Award. Ellie Neugebauer was honored as the Most Improved Runner and recognized for her senior... Read more
Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker Earns State Mentoring Award
Local News November 15, 2022 0
The 2022 Learning Network Mentor Award was presented to Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker at the Dakota Resources Learning Network awards banquet in Sturgis on November 3. Atyeo-Gortmaker, who serves as the Executive Director of Grant County Development Corporation, was recognized for the support and encouragement she offers to economic development professionals... Read more
Saturday, November 5, marked 26 years of All Boys piano recitals and five years of All Girls piano recitals in Milbank. However, this year, the two groups performed together with the boys playing the prelude for the girls. The recitals were presented at Parkview United Methodist Church. Submitted Photos: Front Row –... Read more
