So-Fa-So-Good: Three MHS Seniors Restore the River and Our Faith in Young People
One day, Dale Prisinger was gazing out his window at the peaceful view of the Whetstone River Valley, when he spotted some unidentified floating objects in the water. He decided to go down to the river to investigate the area near the bridge. He discovered some discarded chairs, a... Read more
Punt, Pass, and Kick Winners Announced
Winners of the Milbank Area Punt, Pass and Kick Competition were announced September 21, during halftime of the football game. Winners were photographed with their ribbons and trophies. The winners for 1st and 2nd Grade Girls: 3rd place Sophia Bass -Total score 20’ 2″ 2nd place Paisley Ericsson –... Read more
Ian Loehrer Wins Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Award
Jimmy Gesswein awarded Ian Loehrer a new fishing lure as the latest winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Ian, caught this 23 inch Walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish. You could be the next winner! Send in your fishing photos to the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. The Valley Express... Read more
It Only Takes a Spark Teams Forming Now for 2019
It Only Takes A Spark is signing up new teams for the cancer walk at Lake Farley Park on June 14, 2019. The group challenges neighbors, families, small businesses, cancer survivors, and youth groups in Grant County to help those afflicted with cancer. Everyone is welcome and registration is... Read more
Roger and Pastor Melanie Reiners to Speak at MARTA Meeting
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. Roger and Pastor Melanie Reiners will speak about their missions to Sierra Leone to promote healthy eye care. Roger has made 29 trips to Africa, and Melanie 19. Read more
Kites and Cones Held at Lake Farley
Kites and Cones – a classic family outing on a Sunday afternoon- was held September 9, at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors presented the free event. Families were invited to meet at the park to fly a kite. Kites were... Read more
MHS Senior Class Wins Skit Competition at Coronation
MHS kicked off Homecoming 2018 with Coronation on Monday, September 10. Cole Frazee and Abby Weber were crowned King and Queen. Cole is the son of Claire and Jacque Frazee and Abby is the daughter of Angie and Keith Weber. Returning to the royal court, were 2017 King and Queen,... Read more
Ian Loehrer Nets a Whopper Walleye
It’s a Keeper! Ian Loehrer caught this beautiful 23 inch Walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish. Ian is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible, include your name,... Read more
Cody Kasuske Named Winner in Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Award
Cody Kasuske was awarded a new fishing lure as the winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Cody, caught this Large Mouth Bass on Big Stone Lake. You could be the next winner! Send photos of your latest catch to: news@thevalleyexpress.com Read more
Over 2000 Attend LifeLight Festival at Farley
With God all things are possible, so perhaps finding Big Foot and God in the same place isn’t so strange. It seemed to make perfect sense to over 2000 people of all ages who attended the LifeLight festival on Saturday, August 25, at Lake Farley in Milbank. Volunteers who... Read more