Food Giveaway Set for May 12 in Milbank
The first food giveaway of 2021 conducted by the Grant County Christian Service Council in coordination with Feeding South Dakota is set for May 12. The giveaway will be held at the Grant County 4-H fairgrounds parking lot from 4-5 p.m. There are no income requirements. Anyone in need is... Read more
Weather Spotter Training Held in Milbank
Grant County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service (NWS) of Aberdeen held a virtual Skywarn weather spotter class at the Milbank Fire Hall on Thursday, April 29. The class was open to any residents interested in the process. According to Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, the distance and elevation difference between Aberdeen and Milbank make weather spotters in our area important.   Individuals who take... Read more
4-H Dog Project Welcomes All Kids
Want to find out more about your four-legged friends? The 4-H Dog project is the purr-fact opportunity for you to learn everything from basic care for your pet to obedience, rally, agility, and showmanship. According to Sara Koepke, all youth from age five to 18 can attend. “They do not... Read more
Spring Concerts Scheduled for Milbank Schools
The Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School bands and choirs present their annual spring concerts in the MHS gym. The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders perform on Monday, May 10. The high school musicians perform on Tuesday, May 11. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.   Music awards will be... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? – It’s Will Cummins
Senior Will Cummins, is an all-around high school athlete. Sports are his life. So, he had no trouble coming up with the favorite moment in his career.  He chose the time he scored 29 career-high points in the basketball game against Hamlin. And, it just happened to be his... Read more
MHS 2021 Prom in Pictures- Day 3
Welcome to the MHS 2021 Prom Photo Album. The Valley Express is featuring a different group of photos of the prom couples and fun run each day. Check back every day to find your favorites. The 2021 Prom was held on Saturday, April 24, at the Milbank Armory and... Read more
Sandy Underwood Schmitz
Sandy Jean Schmitz, 53, of Brooten, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30, Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Donatus Catholic Church in Brooten. Visitation will be from 2-7pm Sunday, at the Pavilion in Brooten where parking... Read more
MHS 2021 Prom in Pictures- Day 2
Welcome to the MHS 2021 Prom Photo Album. The Valley Express is featuring a different group of photos of the prom couples and fun run each day. Check back every day to find your favorites. The 2021 Prom was held on Saturday, April 24, at the Milbank Armory and... Read more
Register Now for Youth HuntSAFE Class in Milbank
A free HuntSAFE course will be offered on Friday, May 7 from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The class is open to youth 12 and older or youth age 11, who will celebrate their 12th birthday by December 31, 2021. The... Read more
Attend Free Weather Spotter Class Tonight at Milbank Fire Hall
Interested in becoming a weather spotter? Just want to know what weather spotters do?  A free Skywarn weather spotter class will be held tonight, Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m.  Kelly Serr of the National Weather Service will conduct the class virtually from Aberdeen. Want to watch the class... Read more