Only parents of choir students will be allowed to attend the MHS vocal music concert on Monday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. This is in line with the recent attendance policy at Milbank High School activities. The concert has been moved to the gymnasium for social distancing. The MHS... Read more
High School to Resume All Classes in Person
Local News October 16, 2020 0
MHS Principal Dan Snaza announced today that all students will attend classes in person beginning Monday, October 19. Snaza says all students will resume a normal class schedule at the school except for those who have opted for the dedicated distance learning program. Snaza reminds parents to closely monitor... Read more
Covid Situation at Forefront of Milbank School Board Meeting
Local News October 15, 2020 0
The Milbank School Board of Education met for its regular meeting Monday, October 12. Covid-19 was the main topic of their discussions. Twenty-three students or staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 and 219 have been quarantined since the start of the school year. Superintendent Justin Downes said the majority of the... Read more
October City Council Meeting Held
Local News October 15, 2020 0
The Milbank City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, October 12, in the Millbank Community Room. Voting results for five items on the consent agenda include:Authorized Mayor Raffety to sign documents regarding AIP Grant #3-46-0034-017-2020 CARES Act, $20,000. Appointed Jason Sackreiter to the planning and zoning commission.... Read more
The last food giveaway of 2020 was held on October 7 at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. According to Brenda Maass, co-coordinator of the drive, 23 volunteers served 350 families 14,350 pounds of food. Maass says everything went like clockwork. “We were able to distribute the food to the first... Read more
Milbank Girls Cross Country Team Win NEC Title
Milbank Area Cross Country October 13, 2020 0
Milbank brought home several conference titles from the Northeast Conference cross country meet in Webster on Thursday, October 8. The Lady Bulldogs took first place for the fourth time in the last five years, the boys were runners-up, and Nick and Ashlyn Batchelor each won an individual conference crown.... Read more
The Milbank Fire Department presented information and activities to students outdoors at the Milbank and St. Lawrence elementary schools and area daycares during 2020 Fire Prevention Week. Kevin Schuelke, Milbank’s fire chief, said, “Fire Prevention week was October 4-10, and the weather was very cooperative. Such beautiful fall days last week.” “Fire prevention and fire safety awareness for our... Read more
USDA Announces up to Additional $14 Billion for Agricultural Producers
Local News October 13, 2020 0
The USDA announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) began September 21 and runs through December 11, 2020.Producers can apply for CFAP 2 at USDA’s... Read more
Milbank High School will hold senior financial aid night online this year, according to MHS counselor Heidi Wellnitz. The GoToMeeting takes place on Tuesday, October 20, from 6-7 p.m. Directions include: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/626745845You can also dial in using your phone.(For supported devices,... Read more
National Farmer’s Day: The Valley Express Salutes Richard Will
Local News October 12, 2020 0
Today, October 12, is National Farmer’s Day. A day we honor all the dedicated, hardworking, and usually under-appreciated men and women who fill our grocery stores and stomachs. Although the Milbank area certainly has no shortage of outstanding examples, Richard Will epitomizes the Midwestern farmer. Richard has been farming his... Read more
