Brunch to Benefit Jason Jurgens This Sunday
This Sunday, July 10, breakfast is going to be the most important meal of the day and many days to come!  A benefit brunch for liver transplant recipient Jason Jurgens will be held at the Wilmot Community Center from 10 am until 1 pm. Enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast,... Read more
Get Ready for Q-Fest at Farley Fest 2022
Q-Fest is back! And they’re turning up the heat to turn out some tasty tidbits for you to sample.The Valley Express grilled the coordinators of Q-Fest 2022, Pat Blauert, Brian Trapp, and Travis Lester to find out all the juicy details about this year’s Q-Fest and the secret to... Read more
Bramble Park Zoo to Bring Animals to the Big Stone Library
Hey, kids, you otter come to the Big Stone City Branch Library on Wednesday July 13 at 1:30 p.m. The Bramble Park Zoo mobile will stop for a visit with the Summer Reading program. All families are welcome to attend the one-hour event at the library located at the Big... Read more
Kids Catch 229 Fish at Farley Tourney
The Fourth Annual 4th of July Kids Fishing Tournament was held at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Wendy Hentges, who started the event along with her husband, Rick, said, “We had 62 kids in the tournament and 229 fish were caught.” Denise Tirado caught only one fish, but it... Read more
Milbank Musicians Perform at Twins Game
Four Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School band students played in Brass at the Twins at Target Field on Sunday, June 26.  The Milbank musicians joined approximately 40 other students and adults in playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the opening pitch of the Minnesota Twins versus Colorado... Read more
Vote Online to Help Kinley VanHoorn Win National Doodle for Google Contest
Kinley VanHoorn is 11 years old, but she has a chance to show her art to the world. To do it, she needs your help!  Kinley, the daughter of Phil and Jessica VanHoorn of Milbank, was selected as the South Dakota winner in the 14th Annual Doodle for Google... Read more
Delta Dental Truck to Bring Free Dental Care to Area Children
Have you been frowning because your family doesn’t have insurance or the money for your child to see a dentist? Or maybe you lack the transportation to travel to a dentist. Delta Dental can put a smile back on your face!  And, they’ll put a smile on your child’s... Read more
Family Fun at Farley Park  on July 4th
Hey, Kids! Lake Farley Park is the place to be on the 4th of July. Bring your family for fishing, food, fireworks, and more!  Want to learn to fly a kite? Bring your kite or grab a kite at the park and give it a try. The kids fishing tournament is... Read more
Valley Queen Cheeseburger Day Tomorrow
Valley Queen Cheese will host U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) at their 31st Annual Cheeseburger Day at Lake Farley Park on Thursday, June 30. Valley Queen also welcomes all area residents to Cheeseburger Day in honor of Dairy Month. Serving is from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm. Senator Thune will share his thoughts on state and... Read more
City of Milbank Requests Watering Restrictions
John Forman, administrator for the City of Milbank, released a water restriction plan today from Don Settje, water manager for the City of Milbank:  The Milbank City Water Manager respectfully requests the citizens of Milbank to follow the following watering restrictions effective immediately and until further notice. It is the homeowner’s... Read more