Lady Bulldogs Fall to Tigers and Mustangs
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 15, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs basketball team suffered a 35-52 non-conference loss to Tri-Valley in double-header basketball action at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, February 13. Milbank stayed close during the first half. They trailed by just two points at 5-7 after the first quarter and 16-21 at halftime. But, Tri-Valley got... Read more
Veronica Fonder Wins Regional Spelling Bee
Local News February 15, 2021 0
Veronica Fonder, an eighth grader at Milbank Middle School, was the top speller in northeast South Dakota’s regional spelling bee. Fonder earned the right to compete at the state competition of the Scripps Spelling Bee at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Saturday, March 6. The state winner advances to the national competition in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Milbank Wrestlers Wrap Up Regular Season at Huron
Milbank Area Wrestling February 15, 2021 0
The MHS wrestling team wrapped up their regular season at the Huron Invitational on Saturday, February 13. The Bulldogs placed sixth in the team standings. Milbank finished with 91 points. Bon Homme/Scotland won the event with 204.5 points. Huron was second with 176.5, and Dell Rapids took third with 167.... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Asking Customers to Conserve Power for Next 48 Hours
Local News February 15, 2021 0
Dave Page, General Manager of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative is asking his patrons to do what they can to conserve electricity for the next few days. Page said, “Due to the current widespread and extreme cold weather conditions, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is requesting the region’s consumers to... Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day. If you are looking for some glue to hold your relationship together, you might stop by Valley Office Products in Milbank. You won’t find this kind of glue on the shelf, though. Ask the proprietors, Larry and Loretta Cantine, and they’ll tell you it can’t be... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Dani Yamaura
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
MHS junior Dani Yamaura is The Valley Express Who’s That Bulldog? for the Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team. She is the daughter of Vince and Amy Yamaura. Dani began gymnastics when she was three years old when her mom signed her up for the summer gymnastics recreation program in Milbank. “I remember... Read more
The Milbank City Council voted to rename Unity Square to Unity Health and Fitness on Monday, February 8, at their regular board meeting. The City of Milbank assumed ownership of the facility this year. Council members Hoeke and Weiner voted against the name-change measure. Hoeke said he cast his... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Go to State Gymnastics Meet on Friday
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2021 0
The MHS gymnastics team is headed to the South Dakota State Class A meet on February 12. The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket by completing outstanding performances at the Region 1A meet and satisfying pre-qualification standards. The top nine Class A teams advance to the state tournament. At the regional... Read more
Milbank School Board Updates Close Contact Policy
Local News February 11, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board discussed the Milbank School District’s coronavirus and close contact quarantine policy during their regular meeting on Monday, February 8. High School Principal Dan Snaza stated, “Just two students are currently in quarantine and could possibly return to school later in the week.” Because of this, the... Read more
Boy Scout Troop 45 of Milbank Celebrates 76 Years
Local News February 10, 2021 0
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 111th anniversary this week. Troop 45 of Milbank celebrates 76 years. When you think about the Boy Scouts, if the first thing that comes to mind is their annual food drive, that’s great. It’s an important event, but it’s just the tip... Read more
