Milbank Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Michael Swan, age 62 of Milbank, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida, appeared before the Circuit Court in Grant County on Monday, October 31, on an amended charge of murder in the second degree. Swan is accused of killing his wife, Angelina Swan, on or about October 24 at... Read more
Grant-Deuel Students Attend All-State Chorus
Local News November 1, 2016 0
Four students represented Grant-Deuel High School at South Dakota High School All-State Chorus and Orchestra in Sioux Falls from October 27 to October 29. Nearly 1000 students attended. The event culminated with a Grand Concert at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Saturday evening. Representing Grant-Deuel were: soprano, Ashley... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Enter Region Volleyball Tournament With Top Seed
Milbank Area Volleyball November 1, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs completed their regular volleyball season with a 17-6 record and a perfect record in the Northeast Conference. They were rewarded with the number one seed in Region 1A and will have a first round bye in the region tournament. The tournament begins Tuesday, November... Read more
Mackayla Schuelke Named MHS October Student Of The Month
Local News October 30, 2016 0
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
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 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
Milbank Area Football October 29, 2016 0
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
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
Milbank Area Football October 27, 2016 0
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
Local News October 27, 2016 0
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
