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
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
