Historian Bill Rathburn and his uncle Bill Reed, who flew 75 missions with the Flying Tigers, will be featured on Thursday, January 16, at the Grant County Public Library in Milbank. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. The Flying Tigers were the first American Volunteer Group of the Chinese... Read more
The 2020 Grant County Farm and Home Show opens at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 10 and continues until 7 p.m. On Saturday, the show reopens at 9 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. Both days feature exhibits of home arts, crafts, crops, and over 70 vendor booths. Vendors... Read more
The St. Lawrence Student Council collected toys for children in our community who might otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas. The council members also pray for the children and their families before sending the Blessing Boxes to ICAP. Icap distributes the toys. Back row: Will Muellenbach, Caitlyn Frerichs, Ashlynn... Read more
The City of Milbank-Wastewater team won the People’s Choice award for their entry in the 2019 Milbank Chamber Parade of Lights. The team members — Darin Thiele, Jesse Morton, and Ryan Spanton — say they worked for six to seven hours to complete the float. Their ingenious design allows... Read more
The Angel Tree is winging its way to 112 children and 41 families this year. The Angel Tree is sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council. The families picked up their gifts on Monday, December 16 at the Milbank Visitor Center, and they also received Hot Stuff gift... Read more
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Emily Wollschlager, Tatum Berry, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke December 13 – Milbank 20, Waubay-Summit 25 December 14 – Milbank 10, Lennox 34 Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team Members –... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting and annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at Pizza Ranch in Milbank. The Schulte twins will provide musical entertainment. Socialization will take the place of the regular business meeting. Read more
The St. Lawrence Student Council collected toys for children in our community who might otherwise not receive gifts this Christmas. The council members also pray for the children and their families before sending the Blessing Boxes to ICAP. Icap distributes the toys. Back row: Will Muellenbach, Caitlyn Frerichs, Ashlynn... Read more
The Milbank High School Music Department will perform in concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. The Concert Choir, conducted by Miriam Schwenn, will open with a Christmas Procession, including tambourine and drums. They will also share Beautiful December, Glow and... Read more
Don’t Forget! Today is the last day to vote for your favorite float in the Parade of Lights. Voting ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. and is only available on The Valley Express. The People’s Choice Award winner receives $200 courtesy of Whetstone Valley Electric, sponsor of the parade. The... Read more
