Essington Wins Singles Consolation Title – Team Brings Home 15th Place
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldog Tennis Team competed in the 2018 South Dakota State Tennis Tournament in Rapid City on October 3, 4, and 5. After rescheduling due to inclement weather, the team fought through three chilly days to bring home 15th place. Halli Essington also brought home the No. 1... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H club met Monday, October 8, with 17 members present. Vice President-Will Karels called the meeting to order. Kylynn Schwandt was welcomed as a new member. An election of officers was conducted. The new officers are president-William Karels; vice president-Jessica Pillatzki; secretary-Hope Karels; treasurer-Kendra Schweer;... Read more
Milbank Teen Dies in Car Accident
Local News October 8, 2018 0
A 16-year-old was killed after falling from a moving vehicle near Milbank. Names of the victim and the people involved are not being released pending notification of the families. The young man was first taken by ambulance to the Milbank hospital, and then airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital... Read more
Grant County To Install Purple Heart Road Signs
Local News October 7, 2018 0
If you live in Grant County, you know it has heart. But, did you know it now has a purple heart? Grant County is home to over 543 veterans and has been dubbed a Purple Heart County. The road signs have just arrived and will be posted at entrances... Read more
Bulldogs Win One and Lose One
Milbank Area Football October 7, 2018 0
Coming off a victory at Groton last week, Milbank returned to their home field to face off against Dell Rapids on Friday, October 5. Right away, the Quarriers began adding points to the board. They scored in the first quarter and twice more in the second before Milbank connected... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Earn Two More Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 7, 2018 0
The MHS Volleyball Team hit the road twice last week. On October 2, they traveled to Deubrook, and on October 4, they visited Redfield. Both match-ups added a tally to the win column for the Lady Bulldogs. Set scores versus Deubrook were 21-25, 25-21, 24-26, and 20-25. Milbank racked... Read more
Conner VanVooren Ties for 20th at State Golf
Milbank Area Golf October 6, 2018 0
MHS Senior Conner VanVooren tied for 20th place at the South Dakota State Golf Tournament in Del Rapids on October 1 and 2. VanVooren carded a 176. “Conditions were tough with cold temperatures and extremely fast greens. Tuesday was particularly difficult because of the winds. I witnessed many three... Read more
The Milbank Cross Country team traveled to Webster on Thursday, October 4 to take part in the Northeastern Conference meet. After some amazing runs by both the girls and boys teams, Milbank brought home the plaque for NEC champs. For final results, keep up with The Valley Express and... Read more
The St. Lawrence sixth-graders in Milbank will travel to Sioux Falls on October 10 to visit the Ronald McDonald House, St. Francis Home, and the Cathedral. If anyone would like to donate to either House the students will deliver all items dropped off. Acceptable donations include: soups, cooking oil,... Read more
All local senior girls are invited to experience the tradition of the Milbank Snow Queen contest. The event, held November 10, will be the second Festival sponsored by The Valley Express. “The Snow Queen Festival is a chance for all senior girls to take center stage and create lasting... Read more
