Bohn and Robinson Earn National Guard Honors
Local News October 11, 2016 0
Spc. Brianna Bohn and Sgt. Michael Robinson were named Soldier and NCO of the Year, respectively, for the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank during a ceremony October 2. Both are motor transport operators in the 740th. “It was an honor to compete for this... Read more
Grant County Pheasants Forever and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a banded bird contest for youth and adult hunters. Bands can be turned in for automatic prizes and the Grand Prize to be awarded in January 2017. Banded adult pheasants were released prior to the youth... Read more
School Board Approves Creation of ELL Position
Local News October 11, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, October 10. The board approved a request to create an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional position pending approval from a Shared Services Grant. “We have a need for ELL services within our schools and this may be... Read more
When was the last time you got a new smoke alarm? If you aren’t sure, everything you love could go up in flames. The Mibank Fire and Rescue Department urges you to keep your family safe. They suggest you determine the age of your smoke alarms. If they are... Read more
Halli Essington Places in Top Ten at State Tennis
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2016 0
Eighth-grader Halli Essington took ninth place at the high school state tennis tournament this past weekend in Rapid City. She competed at number six singles and defeated Mitchell’s Madison Bohlen 10-4 in the consolation championship round. “Halli did not disappoint. She rallied to win four consolation matches in a... Read more
Bulldogs Suffer Loss to Quarriers
Milbank Area Football October 8, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 20-6 loss to the Dell Rapids Quarriers Friday, October 7, and still have their playoff hopes hanging by a wire. The Dawgs started off hesitant and Dell Rapids took advantage and found an open gap up the middle for a 44-yard touchdown... Read more
LIVE: Milbank Football vs. Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Football October 7, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Dell Rapids Quarriers. Click play below to watch live video from the game! To see live updates and photos from the game, scroll below the video. Share Events on The Cube Live Updates from The Valley Express Read more
MHS Oral Interp Season Kicks Off With Success
Local News October 6, 2016 0
The Milbank High School oral interp season got underway last week with the local students performing well in their first two events. Caitlin Kroemer earned a superior plus in both Serious Readings and Storytelling at the Florence Invitational Saturday, October 1. She was the lone member to participate in... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Girls Head to State Tennis
Milbank Area Tennis October 5, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team will fight for a place on the podium during the state tennis tournament Thursday, October 6, through Saturday, October 8, at Sioux Park and Parkview Tennis Complex in Rapid City. Play begins at 8 a.m. all three days. Senior Paige Johnson will battle at... Read more
Milbank Chamber Members Give Back To Food Pantry
Local News October 5, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce presented a donation of $1685 to the Grant County Food Pantry today. The funds were raised at the gift bag auction during the Chamber’s annual meeting in September. Twenty-two bags were auctioned. Bags were donated by United Hardware, Super 8, Casey’s, KMSD, Milbank... Read more
