The nationwide Kids Hope USA program is beginning its 15th year in Milbank and is living up to its goal of making a difference in the lives of at-risk children. Kids Hope USA develops one-on-one relationships through the creation of church-school partnerships that pair church members with at-risk children... Read more
Highway 12 Construction Progressing
Local News September 19, 2015 0
According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig the city is doing everything possible to finish up the work in progress and construction along Highway 12 is moving right along. Crews are making headway on underground work on the water main and storm sewer from Sixth Street to Third Street. Concrete... Read more
Video: Milbank Area Bulldogs Reflect on Homecoming Game and Future
Milbank Area Football September 19, 2015 0
The Valley Express interviews Head Coach Jeremy Tostenson and Starting QB Isaac Snaza immediately following the Bulldogs Homecoming loss to Groton Area. Read more
Who are those people marching through the streets in funny hats and blasting out music? It’s the MHS band. The marching, pep, and concert bands have been spending dozens of hours diligently practicing. They will strut their stuff during the Homecoming parade tomorrow and will entertain the fans during... Read more
Central United Methodist Church will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The nine-week class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and much more! The class begins Wednesday, September 16, and runs through November 11. It will take place weekly... Read more
Youth from Grant County showed their talents at the 2015 South Dakota State Fair. “Sew It, Grow It, Show It” was this year’s theme. Several 4-H’ers earned top spots during the five-day event. Allison Leddy won Grand Champion in the Red Angus Breeding Beef division and earned a purple... Read more
MHS Crowns Schmitt and Snaza Royalty
Local News September 14, 2015 0
Milbank High School Homecoming Coronation was performed before a packed house this evening. The ceremony concluded with the crowning of Queen Morgan Schmitt, daughter of Neal and Lisa Schmitt, and King Isaac Snaza, son of Brad and Sara Snaza. They will reign over the 2015 Homecoming festivities this week.... Read more
Amy Thue is the newest member on the Milbank School District Board of Education. Monday’s board meeting (Sept 14) marks the commencement of her duties in an official capacity with school in session. Thue, Communications Director for Avera Health, was appointed to the board to replace Gwen Biersbach, who... Read more
So Close! Dawgs Drop To Cavaliers In Barn-Burner
Milbank Area Football September 14, 2015 1
In an exciting matchup that went down to the wire, the Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 20-13 loss to the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers Friday night at Clark Swisher Field. The Dawgs fell to 2-1 on the season with the loss. “This is a hard loss to swallow,” stated... Read more
When Is This Construction Going To Be Done?
Local News September 12, 2015 0
The past few months have been challenging for drivers in Milbank with dozens of detours and constant road construction along Highway 12. People keep asking the same question – when will it be done? Here’s the update. Third Avenue is now open. Traffic has been rerouted for the closing... Read more
