The Milbank High School one-act play and cast members captured third place at the Region IV competition Tuesday, January 26, in Aberdeen and were just shy of advancing to the State Festival. The top two teams from each region advance to state which is slated for February 4-6 in... Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Millstone Opens With New Look
Local News January 27, 2016 2
The Millstone Family Restaurant re-opened its doors this morning at 5:30 a.m. with the owners and employees greeting customers with hot coffee and happy-to-be-back smiles. After being closed for just over two weeks, the business is vibrant and full of life following a complete remodel of its interior. “We have been... Read more
If it’s true, everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten, you probably learned it from Mrs. Scott. Many well-wishers attended the 95th birthday celebration in honor of Mrs. Mary Scott at an open house Sunday, January 24, at Park Place in Milbank. For 45 years, Mary taught... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs kept their composure and worked hard but suffered two losses recently to drop to 3-9 on the season. Milbank Area fell 57-35 to Hamlin Thursday, January 21, before suffering a 54-27 loss to West Central Saturday, January 23. The Lady Bulldogs hosted West Central... Read more
Suspect Apprehended In Stolen Vehicle Case
Local News January 22, 2016 0
The Milbank Police Department and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren announce an update on the stolen vehicle case that was reported earlier this week. A suspect was apprehended Thursday, January 21, after numerous calls and tips were received following the publishing of the report on The Valley Express. The suspect was arrested... Read more
Back row, left to right, director Holy Hilbrands, Keaton Hagen, Albert Pavlinac, Nathan Loutsch, Tanner Kettwig, Chris Loutsch and Ben Harstad. Front row, Sadie Holland, Kala Loehrer, Brianna Schruers, Ellie Webb, Rebekah Tuchscherer, Whitney Falk, Korinne Roggenbuck and stage manager Sarah Jarman. Milbank High School will present the one-act... Read more
Stohr and Fraasch Punch Tickets to State
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 21, 2016 0
Senior Natalie Stohr and junior Brooke Fraasch led the Milbank Area Lady Bulldog gymnastics team at the Madison Invitational this past weekend and punched their tickets to the State Class A Gymnastics Meet as in-season qualifiers. Stohr earned a spot in the vault competition at the state meet after... Read more
Hot Shooting Lifts Bulldogs To Victory
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 20, 2016 0
Milbank Area had a solid night of shooting to lift the Bulldogs to a 65-55 victory over the Tiospa Zina Wambdi Tuesday, January 19, at the Milbank Armory. The locals shot 53 percent from the field, hitting 19 of 41 attempts on the night. The Dawgs were also 19... Read more
The Minnesota Twins Are Coming to Ortonville
Local News January 20, 2016 0
The 2016 Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan will make a stop Thursday, January 21, at 9:30 a.m. at the Ortonville School. The public is invited to hear pitchers Trevor May and Tyler Duffey, and Twins legend Tony Oliva talk about life of a baseball player for the Minnesota Twins. T.C.... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative is busy preparing and making plans for its 75th annual meeting set for Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School gymnasium. The board of directors of the co-op has three open seats on its board this year, which will be voted... Read more
