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
Madi Thue Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Local News February 9, 2021 0
Madelyn Thue, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Madi is the daughter of Chad and Amy Thue.Madi is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, HOSA, FCA, choir, and band. Outside of school, she participates in dance and works at Hartman’s... Read more
Darla Larson, Jenna Schlimme Resign from Milbank School District
Local News February 9, 2021 0
The Milbank School Board accepted the resignation of Darla Larson and Jenna Schlimme at their regular meeting Monday, February 8. The resignations will be effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.Darla Larson has served the Milbank School District for 34 years at the elementary level and has... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for their newest member on Wednesday, February 3. Jeremy and Jenny Wiese purchased Roger’s Electric from Roger Briggs. The business was owned and operated by Briggs for 30 years. The Wiese family took ownership on January 1. Wiese also... Read more
