Most area churches offered traditional Ash Wednesday services today in preparation for the 40 days of Lent. Members of the clergy formed a cross on each congregant’s forehead using ashes from the burned leaves of palms from last year’s Palm Sunday. Central United Methodist Church in Milbank, however, gave... Read more
Dale Dornbusch and Delores (Dolly) Peterson were crowned king and queen during the Valentine’s Day festivities at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank on February 12. Throughout the day, residents were treated to a virtual jazz concert, ate special treats, and played bingo for prizes donated by Lewis Drug.... Read more
ASK ARLO: The First Business on Main Street in Milbank
Ask ArloLocal News February 16, 2021 1
Arlo Levisen is the President of the Grant County Historical Society. He has extensive knowledge on the history of the area, including: Grant County History, Big Stone Lake History, the History of the Holland Grist Mill, the History of the Milbank Congregational Church and much more! Send in your... Read more
George and Berniece Folk were selected to reign over Valentine’s Day 2021 as the king and queen of Wellshire Park Place. Dan Fernholz, administrator at Park Place in Milbank, says, “All week, we celebrated with different games and special snacks each day. On Valentine’s Day, we had special desserts... Read more
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
