What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more
Special Olympics Bowlers Roll On to State
Local News October 23, 2016 0
Nine bowlers from Milbank competed in the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament October 14, in Aberdeen and all will advance to State. The state bowling tournament is Friday, November 4, in Aberdeen. Courtney Kroemer rolled a second place finish and Tyler Johnson took third. Chris Stodolski, Briar Zuraff, and... Read more
The Milbank High School chorus presented their fall concert on October 17, in the MHS theatre. Musicians from the community also performed. “Because the MHS marching band is busy with their marching season every fall, the choir puts on its own concert,” explained MHS chorus director Miriam Schwenn. “During... Read more
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School completed their first community service project of the year. Their aid will go to people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The sixth grade students donated money to purchase items from Family Dollar in Milbank. Seventh and eighth grade students... Read more
Are You Registered to Vote?
Local News October 20, 2016 0
The 2016 General Election is just three weeks away. Have you registered to vote? Or do you have plans to be out of town on November 8 and need to vote absentee? Registering to vote in South Dakota is easy. Simply fill out the one-page form at the Grant... Read more
Families needing help with Christmas presents for their children are encouraged to apply for the Grant County Christian Service Council’s Angel Tree Project. The Angel Tree gives clothes and toys to families who otherwise would not receive Christmas presents. Donations provided nearly 200 children with gifts last year. Applications... Read more
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
Football Preview: Battle of the Bulldogs this Thursday
Milbank Area Football October 19, 2016 0
Milbank Area will host Madison Thursday, October 20, in the Battle of the Bulldogs. The matchup is the last regular season game and will honor the senior players, senior cheerleaders, and their parents prior to kickoff. Milbank Area holds a 6-2 record. They suffered two losses to Groton Area... Read more
Boy Scouts of America Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and their families, begin the annual Scouting for Food and Sight Drive Saturday, October 22. This year’s drive is a two-part event. First, on Saturday morning October 22, the scouts will go door-to-door in Milbank to place door hangers.... Read more
Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor, was honored with the Achievement in Service award at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. She received the award during their annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from October 9-13. Approximately 1,600 4-H youth development professionals from across the nation... Read more
