Mark Reedstrom Leads Discussion With Commissioners Over Drainage Ordinance
Mark Reedstrom, State’s Attorney, addressed the commissioners about the possibility of repealing the county drainage ordinance. The move would dissolve the drainage board and nullify the drainage permitting process. “We are initiating a conversation about whether or not we should have a drainage ordinance, a board of adjustment, a... Read more
Library Celebrates Banned Books Week
The Grant County Public Library will celebrate the nationwide Banned Books Week Sunday, September 25, through Saturday, October 1. The annual event emphasizes the freedom to read. “By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the... Read more
Defense Wins Football Game For Milbank Area Bulldogs
The Milbank Area Bulldogs defensive unit produced a solid game which led to a 14-7 victory over the Sioux Valley Cossacks Friday, September 23, on the road. But that is not how the game appeared it would go from the start. Milbank Area obtained the ball to start the... Read more
Location Changed For Chamber Movie In The Park
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Movie In The Park Saturday, September 24, but has changed the location due to the wet weather. The movie, Zootopia, will show in the atrium of the Milbank Visitor Center at 7:30 p.m. A limited amount of chairs will be available.... Read more
LIVE: Milbank Football vs. Sioux Valley
The Milbank Area Bulldogs take on the Sioux Valley Cossacks. 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
Tanner Gauer Selected As MHS Student Of The Month
Milbank High School senior Tanner Gauer has been selected as the Student of the Month for September. He is the son of Troy and Natalie Gauer. Tanner is involved in football, basketball, track, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and student council. During the summer, he enjoys playing baseball and... Read more
Phil and Kristi Seehafer Make Wishes Come True
We all have a dream and hopes of making that dream a reality. Someday. What if you are a child with a life threatening illness and told Someday may never come. There are only hospitals and doctors and frantic parents and people looking on with sad eyes. You will never ride... Read more
Chamber Annual Meeting to Feature Gift Bag Auction
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting Thursday, September 22, at the Speedway Event Center. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Gift bags go up for auction after the meal with all proceeds going to the... Read more
Winners Punt, Pass, and Kick
Milbank Community Pride staged its annual Punt, Pass, and Kick (PPK) competition Monday, September 12. Sixty-six athletes participated. The competition is part of the nationwide NFL PPK in which youth ages 6 to 15 display their skills in punting, passing, and place kicking. Local winners earn the opportunity to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Empowered at Elliot Extravaganza
The Lady Bulldog tennis team played at the Elliot Extravaganza hosted by Aberdeen Central on September 17. They faced Watertown, Rapid City Stevens, and Huron. Milbank Area fell in their first two matches 9-0 to Watertown and RC Stevens, but came back with a 7-2 victory over Huron. “This... Read more