Bulldog Tracksters Dash Records
The 2016 Milbank Bulldog track and field season was one of the most successful in recent years, according to head coach Eric Townsend. “The team had nearly all of its best times at the last meets of the season,” he said. “They battled through injuries, illnesses, and themselves.” Townsend... Read more
Meet and Greet Open House For Dr. Travis Bjordahl
Join Dr. Mark Bierschbach and staff in welcoming Dr. Travis Bjordahl to the dental team. The Meet and Greet is planned for Thursday June 9 from 4:00-8:00pm at Windwater Suites-1203 East 4th Avenue in Milbank. The public is welcome to attend. Read more
Legion Post #9 Claims Tournament Title
The Milbank American Legion Post #9 baseball team cruised to three victories en route to the championship title. The Arnold Larsen Legion baseball tournament was held Friday through Sunday, June 3-5, at Legion Field in Milbank. Post 9 started off its run with a 6-2 victory over Volga Friday. The... Read more
Calling All Q-Fest Competitors
Do you love to BBQ? Think your ribs are better than Bobby Flay’s? Prove it at the annual Q-Fest competition – part of the 2016 Lake Farley Summer Events Series. Q-Fest is Saturday, June 25. Judging starts at 3:30 p.m., followed by a public sampling of ribs, brisket, and... Read more
Youth Tennis League Begins In Milbank
The boys and girls youth tennis leagues have begun for the summer. Weekly scores and standings for each league will be reported throughout the duration. Following are the results from week one. “I encourage players to get their opponents called and play the make up matches as well as... Read more
Local Leaders React to Ordinance Vote
Interested voters were on hand at the Grant County Courthouse as precincts turned in their ballots during the June 7 primary election. The much anticipated vote to approve or disapprove Ordinance 2016-1 resulted in the “Yes” votes prevailing at 1,526 votes and the “No” count falling short at 1,058.... Read more
Good Turnout for Grant County Primary Election
South Dakota held its primary election yesterday, June 7. Local voter turnout was 49.4%. Out of 5,295 eligible voters in Grant County, 2,617 cast their ballots. “I was hoping for closer to 60%,” said Grant County Auditor Karen Layher. “But it was still a good turnout for a primary... Read more
Results of the June 7th Election
The Valley Express is at the Grant County Courthouse and will continue to keep you updated as the results come in. Update: 9:38 PM – 18/18 Precincts have reported. Results are now final. Referendum 2016-1 County Commissioner District 2 – Democratic Primary County Commissioner District... Read more
NAPA Auto Parts of Milbank Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
NAPA Auto Parts of Milbank celebrated their 5 Year Anniversary today. A free-will pork loin sandwich lunch was served with proceeds going to the St. Williams & Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk Team “The Pit Crew.”  Guests in attendance also had the opportunity to view the Ron Capps NHRA Funny Car. Pictured beside... Read more
Construction Begins On Fourth Street Milbank
With summer upon us, so is road construction season. The final phase of the Fourth Street reconstruction project is underway in Milbank. The final section of the street from Highway 12 south to Park Avenue began with the road being ground down into millings, according to project manager Darin Thiele.... Read more