Valley Queen Cheese Factory Named United States Senate Small Business of the Week
Local News December 17, 2019 1
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds today named Valley Queen Cheese Factory of Milbank as the United States Senate Small Business of the Week. Rounds was invited by Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to select a South Dakota small business to be highlighted by the committee. Valley Queen Cheese... Read more
Both Shirley Schmidt and Sue Cramer Win $500 in Milbank Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 14, 2019 0
Two lucky $500 winners were named today, December 14 in the third Milbank Area Chamber Holiday drawing. The giveaway is part of the annual cash drawings held by the Chamber. Shirley Schmidt of Marvin was the first name drawn. Schmidt was in Lewis Drug when her name was called.... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Take Fifth at Fargo Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 12, 2019 0
Milbank Area gymnasts took fifth place at the Fargo Invitational on December 6. This was a new meet on the team’s schedule, and according to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “Each state has mainly the same competitive rules, but the format can vary. It was a long night,” she... Read more
Holtquist and Krause Start Wrestling Season Undefeated
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2019 0
Milbank Senior Brodie Holtquist and sophomore Kaden Krause are undefeated four duals into the 2019-2010 Bulldog wrestling season. Both sit at 4-0 after the duel with Madison on December 5, and the Watertown Dual Tournament on December 7. Holtquist and Krause, Barrett Schneck, and Landon Novy, each earned a... Read more
Don’t Forget! Today is the last day to vote for your favorite float in the Parade of Lights. Voting ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. and is only available on The Valley Express. The People’s Choice Award winner receives $200 courtesy of Whetstone Valley Electric, sponsor of the parade. The... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Hope to Unleash New Talent
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 12, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs basketball team plays its first game this Friday, December 13, at Summit. Head coach Brian Pauli is in his fourth season leading the Lady Bulldogs and will be assisted by Eric Townsend. Seniors Jaecy Engebretson and Tracy Pillatzki will lead the team, and junior letter-winner... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog??? Tracy Pillatzki
Milbank Area Volleyball December 11, 2019 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s MHS senior and Lady Bulldog Tracy Pillatzki. Tracy says, “I feel like I’m happy all of the time. That’s my personality, but it comes out more on the volleyball court. I love being out there and cheering everyone on.” Tracy has been wearing a Milbank... Read more
St. Lawrence Christmas Program Honors Jesus’ Birth in the Country
Local News December 11, 2019 0
The St. Lawrence School presented their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 11, in the St. Lawrence gymnasium. This year’s theme highlighted Jesus’ humble birth in the country. The program was directed by Elizabeth Schulte, who was assisted by the entire St. Lawrence staff. Father Gary DeRouchey offered the welcome... Read more
The St. Williams Care Center hosted several activities to raise money for the Grant County Combined Appeal. The staff and vounteers raised $173 during a cookout, the soup and dessert event netted $220, and jean day on Fridays added $176 for a $569 total. Pictured: Sr. Janet Kosman, Sister... Read more
MHS Musicians Play in Honor Band
Local News December 10, 2019 0
The 29th Annual North Area Honor Band presented its finale concert on Saturday, December 7 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Jerry Letcher of Aberdeen served as the guest conductor. Alaina Rausch of Milbank completed four years as an honor... Read more
