Blake Sime, age 65, a lifelong resident of Revillo, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Wednesday, October 4. He left this world while out working on his farm – much like he did nearly every day of the year – but his sudden departure came in the... Read more
Milbank Fire Department Dispatched to West Con
Local News October 10, 2023 0
Milbank Fire and Rescue was dispatched to West-Con on U.S. Highway 12 near Twin Brooks on Monday, October 9, at 2:40 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found debris smoldering inside a grain dryer. According to Milbank Fire Chief David Giesen, firefighters entered the dryer with a hand line and extinguished the debris. The... Read more
Pendergrass Hired as New Administrator for City of Milbank
Local News October 10, 2023 0
Steve Pendergrass, 50, of Hanford, California, has been named the new administrator for the City of Milbank. Pendergrass replaces John Forman, who left the position in August. During their regular meeting on Monday, October 9, the Milbank City Council voted 6-0 to approve Mayor Pat Raffety’s recommendation to hire... Read more
Bulldogs Defense Digs in Against Sisseton
Milbank Area Football October 10, 2023 0
The Bulldogs and the Sisseton Redmen got into a defensive feud on the football field at A. B. Campbell Stadium in Milbank on Friday, October 6. It was Pink Night for the Bulldogs, and Milbank donned hot pink jerseys to raise awareness for breast cancer research. Even in pink,... Read more
MHS Marching Band Takes Third Place at Festival of Bands
Local News October 10, 2023 0
The Milbank High School band concluded their marching season at the 2023 Festival of Bands in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 7. The MHS band received third place in the AA division and eighth place overall. Sioux Falls Christian earned first place in the AA Division. Susan Karels serves as the high school and... Read more
Homer Hankies are back! And you can win a Hanky from The Valley Express. Even if you can’t make it to a game, you can cheer the Twins on in style! See how to enter at the end of this article. The coveted 2023 Homer Hanky is a hybrid.... Read more
Boy Scouts are popping up all over town! The Boy Scouts from Milbank’s Troop 45 are going door-to-door during their annual popcorn fundraiser. Get your popcorn for movie night or stock up for the winter weather ahead. You can never go wrong with a little butter and salt, but... Read more
Doug and Linda Buri Receive Christen-Larson Heritage Award
Local News October 5, 2023 0
The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently presented Doug and Linda Buri with the Christen-Larson Heritage Circle Award. The Buris have been magnanimous members of the Milbank community for over five decades. Linda began her retail clothing business, Linda’s Fashions, in downtown Milbank in 1980. Since that time, she... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Team Shines On and Off the Court at State
Milbank Area Tennis October 5, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team made Milbank and their head coach, Abbey Trapp, proud at the state tennis tournament in Sioux Falls October 2-3. “It was an incredible state tournament. My girls gave it their all in every match, and I am extremely proud of each one of them,”... Read more
School Bus Helps Area Firefighters Gain Valuable Knowledge
Local News October 5, 2023 0
Usually, school buses are a safe and efficient way to get kids to school, but, on September 28, the school bus was the teacher! Kevin Schuelke, former Milbank fire chief and head of Grant County Emergency Management, felt it was important to offer emergency instruction regarding school buses to... Read more
