Mackayla Schuelke Named MHS October Student Of The Month
Milbank High School senior, Mackayla Schuelke, was chosen as the October Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Tammy and Kevin Schuelke. Mackayla is active in volleyball, basketball, and track. In addition to sports, she is also a member of the Art and Media Club. Outside of... Read more
Police Chief Helps Educate Public On Halloween Safety
Halloween is this Monday. Milbank Police Chief, Boyd VanVooren, stated, “With the Chamber of Commerce Treat Street, Milbank has been a very safe community on Halloween.” “But, please keep in mind ways to make the evening as safe as possible.” He offered these safety tips for your little ghosts... Read more
Great Western Bank Supports Combined Appeal
Great Western Bank is giving back to Grant County Combined Appeal. The bank staff hosted its annual chili feed on October 27. Free will offerings were accepted and all the proceeds will go to Combined Appeal. Over 150 people were served.                ... Read more
Milbank Area Bulldogs End Season With First Round Playoff Loss
The season has ended for the Milbank Area Bulldog football team. The Dawgs suffered a 43-0 loss to the Madison Bulldogs in the opening round of the Class 11A playoffs, and completed their season with a 6-4 record. The number six-seeded Milbank Area knew their first round matchup was... Read more
Hartman’s Family Foods Offers Caramel Apples Friday For Combined Appeal
What’s better than an apple a day? A candied apple! Friday, October 28, Hartman’s Family Foods is selling fresh hand-dipped caramel apples. The apples come in several gourmet flavors: plain caramel, caramel with toffee, caramel with peanuts, caramel with a white and milk chocolate drizzle, and caramel with chocolate... Read more
LIVE: Milbank Playoff Football vs. Madison
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Madison Bulldogs. To see live updates and photos from the game, scroll below. Live Updates from The Valley Express Read more
BREAKING: Milbank Police Investigating Death Resulting From Domestic Assault
Authorities are investigating the death of 77-year-old Angelina Swan of Milbank, who died early Monday morning (October 24) at the apartment she shared with her husband, Michael Swan, age 62. The couple recently moved to Grant County from the State of Florida this past July. Michael Swan, who was... Read more
Milbank FFA Wins Silver At Nationals
The Milbank FFA Chapter earned a Silver, by winning 18th place, at the National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE). The 89th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis from October 19 through October 22. The team members, all placing silver, were: Tera Hanson, Kimberlly Aburto, Maddie Liebe, Korinne... Read more
Applications Now Accepted For Holiday Food Boxes
The holidays are fast approaching and with that means the stress and planning of a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Grant County Christian Service Council, Interlakes Community Action Partnership and the Grant County Food Pantry are now accepting applications for free holiday food boxes for families in need and unable... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win VB Conference Title
The MHS Lady Bulldogs volleyball team captured the Northeast Conference title with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Groton Area Tigers October 24, in the Milbank Armory. Milbank Area finished the regular season with a 17-6 record and a 10-0 record in the conference. In the first two sets,... Read more