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
In a new policy, MHS will require all students who plan to participate in high school athletics during the 2021-2022 school year to undergo a physical examination by a medical professional. “After conversations with medical professionals, the school decided that our athletes are better served with annual physicals,” stated... Read more
The Milbank High School Educational Foundation announced the 2021 scholarship winners at a banquet held at the American Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 5. This year brought the total amount disbursed since 1986 to approximately $2.5 million awarded. Read more
Spring is in the air along with the American flag at the St. Lawrence School spring program on Wednesday, May 12. This year’s program will feature patriotic songs that honor God, our flag, our history, and our heroes. Two concerts will be held in the school gym — one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.Sixth graders will share quotes... Read more
American minister and positive thinking promoter Norman Vincent Peale said, “Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow.” It’s a Mother’s Day quote that suits mother-to-be Lindsey Keller to a T. Lindsey is not afraid to embrace risk when she is guided by her heart. Lindsey... Read more
Milbank Elementary and Milbank Middle School entered 110 musicians in The South Dakota Bandmasters Middle School Band Contest at the Milbank schools on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. The total of 140 entries included students from Big Stone City and Ortonville. Milbank received 19 Superior Plus, 72 Superior,... Read more
