2021 MHS senior Isaac Johnson is The Valley Express feature athlete for the Bulldogs’ track team. Isaac is the son of Ken Johnson and Kay O’Farrell.Isaac, like many MHS athletes, started his track and field experience in middle school. “I tried out track in seventh and eighth grade,” he says, “but... Read more
Post 9 Routes Webster in Season Opener
Milbank Area Baseball June 2, 2021 0
Milbank Post 9 American Legion baseball team opened their season at home with a blowout win against the American Legion Post 40 team from Webster on Tuesday, June 1. Milbank scored 15 runs in just four innings to defeat Webster 15-0. Milbank got off to a quick start in the first... Read more
Two Lady Bulldogs punched their tickets to South Dakota’s 2021 State Class A Girls Golf Tournament. Marion Mischel and Shaylee Schuchard made the cut with exceptional performances at the Region 1A meet in Sisseton on Friday, May 28. Both golfers advance to the state tournament at the Spearfish Canyon Country... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative has hired Bridget Anderson as their new finance and office manager. Anderson has 15 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and has worked as plant accountant and accounting manager in retail and industrial sectors. Dave Page, Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative’s general manager, says, “We... Read more
Schwenn, Snaza, and Boys Relay Team Win State Track Titles
Milbank Area Track and Field June 1, 2021 1
The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs brought home several pieces of hardware from the 2021 South Dakota State Class A Track and Field meets held in Spearfish on Friday and Saturday, May 27-28. The boys earned the state runner-up team title with 66 points. Sioux Falls Christian claimed the state title with... Read more
The Bulldogs’ track and field team punched 29 tickets — 16 boys and 13 girls — to the 2021 State Class A Track and Field Meet. The event takes place in Spearfish on Friday and Saturday, May 28-29. Qualifying for the state meet this year was different. An athlete or... Read more
The Milbank Post 9 American Legion baseball team will begin the 2021 summer season with a home game against Webster on Tuesday, June 1. Ron Krause will manage the team with grandson, Brady Krause, assisting him. Filling out the roster are Justus Osborn, Stevie Ash, Sammy Femling, Carlos Ramirez,... Read more
The 2021 Milbank Area Chamber golf tournament is Open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Milbank Chamber member. You don’t even need to be a golfer! The 18-hole two-person tournament is set for June 4 with a 12:15 shot gun at the Whetstone Creek Golf Course north... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings students performed in a spring recital on Sunday, May 20, at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Meg Sholberg, guest violist from Ortonville, joined the group pieces and performed with Rosa and Anika Olson. Megan Tschetter was also a guest violinist. Musicians recognized for their achievements included:... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? — It’s Amaya Street
Uncategorized May 24, 2021 0
Senior Amaya Street, who most recently was a member of the MHS track and field team, is Who’s That Bulldog??? for The Valley Express. Amaya is the daughter of Jodi and Jason Street. “When I was in sixth grade, I ran in the Avera Glow Run, and I thought it was... Read more
