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
Don’t forget to hoof it to the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, November 15. Milbank students, school staff, Milbank heroes, and celebrities battle each other atop live donkeys. No horsefeathers! And proceeds go to Bulldogs Fighting Cancer. Tickets are available at MHS for $7 in advance or $10 at the... Read more
Susan Karels Earns 30-Year Meritorious Service Award
Local News November 9, 2022 0
Susan Karels, the band instructor for grades six through 12 in the Milbank School District, was awarded a 30-Year Meritorious Service Award by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Karels received her award from Erin McFarland of SDMEA during the awards banquet at the 2022 SDMEA Conference. The honor recognizes music educators... Read more
The Grant County 4-H program held their annual recognition event on November 6 at the Grant County 4-H complex. The event celebrated the positive learning experiences 4-H members had gained from projects and acknowledged the support of parents and volunteers. Youth ages five to eight can begin their 4-H experience as... Read more
