Attendance Policy Changed for MHS Sports
High School Sports October 8, 2020 0
MHS has moved to Tier 3 of the attendance policy for all athletic events. The change is effective immediately. During Tier 3, attendance is limited to PARENTS ONLY. According to Ryan Scoular, activities director for Milbank’s schools, the modification is due to the increase in active and new cases of COVID in Milbank. Read more
Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker Selected as New Director of The Grant County Development Corporation
Local News October 7, 2020 0
Krista Atyeo-Gortmaker begins her duties as the new executive director of the Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) on October 12. She replaces Bobbie Bohlen, who served in the position for nine years. Atyeo-Gortmaker was formerly employed as the planning and zoning officer responsible for administering and enforcing zoning regulations in... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win Fourth at State Tennis Tourney
Milbank Area Tennis October 6, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs are bringing home hardware from the 2020 South Dakota Class A Girls’ Tennis Tournament, which concluded today, October 6, in Rapid City. Milbank finished fourth in the team standings with 264 points. Halli Essington led the team with a runner-up finish at No. 1 singles. Hattie... Read more
Boys State Golf Tournament Update: Final Scores
Milbank Area Golf October 6, 2020 0
The South Dakota Class A Boys’ Golf Tournament ended today, October 6, in Hot Springs. MHS senior Jake Trevett tied for 44th place with a two-day score of 180. He carded a 90 both days. Senior Logan Meyer tied for 77th place with a final score of 201. He shot... Read more
Rep. Mills Comments on Use of $1 Billion for SD in Coronavirus Relief Funds
Local News October 6, 2020 0
Governor Kristi Noem convened a special session of the South Dakota Legislature on October 5 in Pierre. The governor had issued a proclamation in September to call the special session to obtain recommendations from the legislators on how to use the over $1 billion allocated to South Dakota in... Read more
Who’s that Bulldog? – Jake Trevett
Milbank Area Golf October 5, 2020 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s Jake Trevett, a member of the boys’ golf team. Jake, a senior at Milbank High School, is the son of John and Jeannie Trevett. Jake was born with a condition which affects his heart, specifically his aortic valve. Because the abnormality makes it unsafe for him... Read more
Who’s that Bulldog? – Halli Essington
Milbank Area Tennis October 5, 2020 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s Halli Essington, a standout tennis player for the Lady Bulldogs. Halli is a senior and the only child of Kevin and Cindy Essington. “I didn’t like being an only child when I was younger,” she says, “but I love it now.”Her fellow tennis players might have something... Read more
Logan Meyer is The Valley Express MVP for the week of October 5-10. He’s a senior and a team leader on the Bulldogs’ golf team. Logan placed eighth at the Region 1A tournament in Hankinson, North Dakota on September 28 by carding an 18-hole score of 90. The score qualified him... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) is coordinating with Feeding South Dakota to facilitate a food giveaway on Wednesday, October 7. This is the last food giveaway scheduled in Milbank in 2020. The giveaway will be held in the parking lot of the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds from 4-5... Read more
“How do you like them apples?” Tomorrow, September 30, the answer is: 1. Covered in rich, gooey caramel. 2. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND drizzled in white chocolate. 3. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND rolled in Heath bar chips. Or 4. Covered in rich, gooey caramel AND... Read more
