Birch-Miller American Legion Post 9 presented a certificate of appreciation to Milbank Community Transit in recognition of outstanding achievement in the employment of older workers during 2016. The local American Legion post applied for the award on behalf of the local community transit bus, which has become well known... Read more
Milbank Area Lions Swim Team members completed a successful meet in Webster Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, and came away with several high point trophies. The top three point getters in each age group were presented a trophy. Earning that honor from Milbank were Isabella Pauli, girls 6 &... Read more
Mark Leddy Resigns as CEO of Valley Queen Cheese
Local News July 18, 2016 0
Just released to The Valley Express by Ray Trankle, Valley Queen Cheese Executive Chairman of the Board. Mark Leddy has resigned his position as CEO of Valley Queen Cheese. Mark has been an important part of Valley Queen Cheese for over 26 years and we thank him for everything he... Read more
Due to the tragic death of Craig Morgan’s son, Jerry Greer, the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced a free concert will replace Morgan on Friday, July 15. Forgotten Highway, which was Morgan’s scheduled opening act will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank.... Read more
Milbank School Board Accepts Grant-Deuel Land
Local News July 14, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved a resolution of acceptance to accept the proposed land in the Grant-Deuel School District dissolution plan. The board did so during its regular meeting Monday, July 11. The land accepted by the Milbank district is valued at slightly more than $199... Read more
South Dakota’s largest cornhole tournament is in Milbank. The event is slated for Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Lake Farley Park. The tournament is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and is part of the Lake Farley Summer Events Series. Registrations are still being accepted... Read more
The Milbank junior teener baseball team hosted Clear Lake Wednesday, July 6, and split contests with the opponent. Milbank won 8-4 in the opening game before falling 16-11 in the second. Milbank started off hot in the first game with three runs in the first inning. The locals added... Read more
Join Milbank’s Sympathy Card to Craig Morgan
Local News July 13, 2016 0
The Valley Express invites the public to place flowers and balloons in remembrance of Jerry Greer, 19 year old son of Craig Morgan, who passed away this week as the result of a boating accident. Morgan was scheduled to appear in concert on Friday night at Lake Farley. Flowers... Read more
Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Hires New Directors
Local News July 12, 2016 0
The Executive Director position for the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce has been redesigned. Laura Kelly and Chelcie Eischens have been hired as the new co-directors. Kelly will be the Events Director and Eischens the Director of Membership and Finance. Each will work 30 hours a week. “The board... Read more
Kevin Schnaser Hired As MHS Spanish Teacher
Local News July 12, 2016 3
Say “Hola” to Kevin Schnaser. Schnaser has been hired as the new Spanish instructor at MHS. Schnaser lives in rural Revillo and served as a substitute teacher at Milbank High School for the past six years. He has also provided interpreter services for the Milbank Avera clinic and hospital. “I... Read more
