The Milbank Water Department Goes With the Flow to Keep Milbank Functioning
Local News May 21, 2021 0
This week, May 16-22, is National Public Works Week. It calls attention to the importance of vital community facilities and systems such as drinking water, wastewater, and storm water, and it recognizes the dedicated workers who make these services possible. When all is functioning properly, these workers remain anonymous... Read more
Ten sixth-grade St. Lawrence School students were honored during their 2021 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 19. It marked the 32nd year that sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Paula Rausch, presented the graduating class. Three families were recognized on the graduation of their last child from St. Lawrence. They included the Keith and Cheryl Kelly, Jason... Read more
Keira Leddy has been selected by the Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith Law Firm in Sioux Falls for its 2021 summer associate class. Keira is originally from Stockholm, South Dakota and a 2015 graduate of Milbank High School. Summer associates work with supervising attorneys from the firm’s litigation and business... Read more
Grant County 4-H announced plans to continue their partnership with the Milbank Police Department and the Helmet Incentive Program. Area youth are reminded of the importance of wearing a bike helmet. Be smart; be safe! When law enforcement sees you riding your bike and wearing a helmet, you receive a token for free ice cream. Don’t have a helmet? The Grant County 4-H office has free bike... Read more
Fire Department Burns Flynn Trail
Local News May 18, 2021 0
Flynn Trail was burned by the Milbank Fire Department on May 15. According to Milbank’s fire chief, Kevin Schuelke, the burn was necessary to make the overgrown trail suitable for walking. “Originally,” Schuelke said, “The Flynn Estate planned to hire Prairie Restorations, a company from the Twin Cities to conduct the... Read more
Mischel Takes Fourth at Poet Invitational
Milbank Area Golf May 17, 2021 0
Lady Bulldog Marion Mischel captured fourth place at the Poet Invitational girls golf meet at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Thursday, May 13. Mischel finished the 18-hole round with an 89. She fired in a 42 on the front nine and a 47 on the back nine. Milbank landed in third... Read more
The Valley Express Salutes Milbank Police Officers During National Police Week
Local News May 14, 2021 0
Ever wake up at 3 a.m. and think you’re the only person in town who’s awake? Rest assured, you are not. The Milbank Police Department is always on the job. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren says, “We are a 24-hour law enforcement agency, which means we are never closed.... Read more
Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) Healthcare board is happy to welcome Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D. as the newest director. Vangsness Frisch lives in rural Dumont, Minnesota and is the Vice President for Student Affairs at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and Fargo, ND. “OAHS has been... Read more
Milbank City Council Discusses Cannabis Businesses, Koch School, and Baseball Field
Local News May 13, 2021 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 10, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Koch School During the public input segment of the meeting, Bobbie Bohlen, representing HME Properties of Brookings, discussed the company’s proposed senior living center project. The company has selected the Koch School property... Read more
Milbank Runners Earn Season-Best Times at Twi-Light Meet
Milbank Area Track and Field May 12, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldog track and field team achieved nearly 60 personal-best scores at the Sisseton Twi-Light Meet on Friday, May 7. “This is outstanding at this time of the season,” noted head coach Eric Townsend. “Both teams are in a great position to qualify a number of athletes to the state... Read more
