Twin Brooks Threshing Show Evacuated
Local News August 14, 2017
The Milbank Fire and Rescue team evacuated 42 people from the Twin Brooks Threshing Show at 2:31 a.m on Sunday, August 13, according to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke. Pam Nelson, event coordinator for the threshing show, said, “The grounds were flooding with fast moving, deep water and surrounding about... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council (CSC) hosted its annual Back to School giveaway event Wednesday, August 9, at the Milbank Visitor Center. The project helped nearly 130 children from 60 families prepare for the upcoming school year. “The giveaway went very well,” stated Interlakes Community Action Partnership community... Read more
Pine Hills Golf Course north of Milbank has been hit with serious flooding. Owner, Randy Patnoe, reports, “All holes except No. 2 are flooded.” He added the water isn’t the highest it has ever been, but it’s high and it’s still coming down from the Summit hills.” Patnoe says... Read more
Meet Adolph Shepardson the New MHS Athletic Director
High School Sports August 10, 2017 0
The Valley Express recently sat down to get acquainted with Adolph Shepardson, the new athletic director for the Milbank School District. VE: Why did you pursue the position as AD for Milbank? Adolph Shepardson: I’ve had an AD degree for over 10 years, but this is the first time I... Read more
Area Teams Compete During WVRA Ranch Rodeo
Local News August 8, 2017 0
Twelve teams battled for the top places during the Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s Ranch Rodeo Saturday, August 5. “It was a beautiful evening and perfect for cattle, cowboys, cowgirls and spectators,” expressed Kathy Tyler, event organizer. The competitors took part in five different events including branding, doctoring, sorting,... Read more
The Annual 3 Ladies Scramble at The Pine Hills Country Club was held on Friday, August 4. First Place winners were Vicki Thomson, Jodi Hoffman, and Lisa Eisenschenk. Taking home second place was Gail Barlund, Brenda Christensen, Suzanne Pansch. Third Place recognition went to Kathy Odden, Dawn Maatz, and... Read more
Laura Johnson, daughter of Ken Johnson and Kay O’Farrell of Milbank, captured first place in the girls 10-12 division of the Pebble Lake Youth Triathlon on Friday, July 28, in Fergus Falls, MN. She topped the field by completing the 100-yard swim, 3-mile bike and 1-mile run first in... Read more
The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department department fed about 600 people during National Night Out at the fire hall August 3. The team served nearly 830 burgers, brats, and hot dogs. Milbank Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “It’s good to see people visit with law enforcement and different entities... Read more
Ten MHS chorus members were selected to perform with the South Dakota High School Honor Choir from July 30 to August 4. Northern State University in Aberdeen hosted the rehearsals and activities, including a formal concert at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Dr. Sharon Hanson, Emerita Professor of Conducting... Read more
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