Who’s that Bulldog? – Halli Essington
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s Halli Essington, a standout tennis player for the Lady Bulldogs.  Halli is a senior and the only child of Kevin and Cindy Essington. “I didn’t like being an only child when I was younger,” she says, “but I love it now.”Her fellow tennis players might have something... Read more
Logan Meyer Selected as The Valley Express MVP of the Week
Logan Meyer is The Valley Express MVP for the week of October 5-10. He’s a senior and a team leader on the Bulldogs’ golf team.  Logan placed eighth at the Region 1A tournament in Hankinson, North Dakota on September 28 by carding an 18-hole score of 90. The score qualified him... Read more
Last Food Giveaway of 2020 Set for Wednesday, October 7
The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to facilitate a food giveaway on Wednesday, October 7. This is the last food giveaway scheduled in Milbank in 2020. The giveaway will be held in the parking lot of the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds from 4-5... Read more
Hand-Dipped Caramel Apples This Wednesday for Combined Appeal at Hartman’s Family Foods
“How do you like them apples?” Tomorrow, September 30, the answer is: 1. Covered in rich, gooey caramel. 2. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND drizzled  in white chocolate. 3. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND rolled in Heath bar chips. Or 4. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND... Read more
Three Bulldog Golfers Punch Tickets to State
Seniors Logan Meyer and Jake Trevett and seventh grader Jonathan DeBoer will represent the Bulldogs at the 2020 South Dakota State Class A Boys’ Golf Tournament in Hot Springs on Monday and Tuesday, October 5-6.  “We had an excellent showing at the regional tournament,” stated the Bulldogs’ head coach Mark Keeton.... Read more
Pribyl Park Repaving Project Completed
John Forman, administrator for The City of Milbank, reports construction projects in Milbank are moving along smoothly.  According to Forman, the trail at Pribyl Park has been resurfaced and minor drainage improvements have been made. Work was completed on Friday, September 25. He says, “About 1.2 miles of asphalt – an... Read more
Tonight-Milbank School Board Adopts COVID-19 Quarantine Policy
The Milbank School District Board of Education met tonight, September 29, in a special session. The board voted to adopt a COVID-19 quarantine policy: Read more
Kaden Krause Second Recipient of The Valley Express MVP
MHS junior Kaden Krause, son of Jesse and Tara Krause, has been selected as The Valley Express MVP for September 21-26. Kaden is a 5’9”, 140-pound quarterback on the Bulldog football team. The Bulldogs traveled to Webster on Friday, September 25, and Kaden helped bring home the win. He connected... Read more
Dawgs Attack the Bearcats For A Win
The Bulldogs dominated the field during their football game with the Webster Bearcats on Friday, September 25, on the road. Milbank took the win at 46-14 and improved their season record to 4-2. The Bulldogs’ head coach, Brian Allmendinger, said, “We had a balanced offense with runs and passes. But,... Read more
Chuck Folkens Grand Prize Winner at Cancer Team Fundraiser
The Big Stone City Bookends cancer team held their annual rummage and book sale on Saturday, Sept 26. Shoppers also enjoyed massages and fresh popcorn and lemonade. Luminaries with the names of patients or former cancer patients from the Big Stone City area were displayed in front of the Big Stone City Community... Read more