Cross Country Runners Earn End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country November 18, 2019 0
The Bulldog boys’ and girls’ cross country teams held a season-end awards potluck November 2. Five seniors – Zippy Bock, Brady Femling, Alex Farrell, Tori Hooth, and Danica Schulte – were honored for their years of commitment to the program and each received the Senior award. Nick Batchelor and... Read more
A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman. Melanie Reiners was revealed... Read more
Dr. Amanda (Maas) McMahon Joins Ortonville Area Health Services
Local News November 14, 2019 0
Amanda McMahon, MD has joined Ortonville Area Health Services at the Northside Medical Clinic. She begins seeing patients in January. “We are excited to welcome Dr. McMahon to the provider group and medical team here at OAHS,” said clinic director Liz Sorenson. “She has a strong passion and understanding... Read more
Milbank Adds Sixth Grade Wrestling to Sports Lineup
Milbank Area Wrestling November 14, 2019 0
Milbank is adding sixth grade wrestling to its middle school program this upcoming 2019-2020 season. According to MHS Athletic Director Adolph Shepardson, “Approval was granted by the Milbank School Board in June and things are ready to roll for this season.” Middle school wrestling begins on Monday, November 18... Read more
2019-2020 Debate Season Set in Motion
Local News November 14, 2019 0
The MHS debate team opened their 2019-2020 season by competing in two tournaments. The public forum team, which includes freshmen Max Lightfield and Aiden Ludvigson, competed in the first tournament of their careers at the Brookings Novice Debate Tournament on November 5. The duo won two rounds and lost... Read more
Korbin Leddy Attends World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
Local News November 14, 2019 0
MHS sophomore Korbin Leddy attended the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI) from October 16-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. Over 200 youth from 26 US states and 10 other countries met during the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium. The symposium drew 1,000 people from 50 countries to discuss... Read more
Special Olympics Bowlers Win Top Places at State
Local News November 13, 2019 0
The South Dakota State Special Olympics Bowling Tournament was held Friday, November 8 in Aberdeen with 32 teams competing. Milbank bowlers Devin Pollock, Trevor Lacek, and Cody Wellnitz each captured first place. Hannah Henrich, April Gillette, and Briar Zuraff each earned a runner-up spot. Libby Hendricks placed third. Makenzie... Read more
Grab your friends and all the kids and get a jump on the holidays this Thursday, November 14 from 3-8 p.m. during Sip & Shop in downtown Milbank. Check out the savings and enjoy refreshments at these participating stores: Flipz Tumbling, Jay Elle Salon, Lewis Drug, Linda’s Fashion, Milbank... Read more
Amy Thue Receives True Friend of Education Award
Local News November 12, 2019 0
Amy Thue has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the True Friend of Education Award. The Milbank Education Association (MEA) recognized Amy and Whimsy on Main – the business she co-owns with her sister Sara- for promoting a love of reading. They also noted Amy’s service as a... Read more
Bob Hartman of Hartman’s Family Foods presented Craig Wellnitz, with a $1,200 check for the Grant County Combined Appeal. This is the fourth year the grocery store has conducted their caramel apple fundraiser. 100 perfect of the proceeds go to Combined Appeal. The 2019 event was even more fruitful... Read more
