The annual Scouting For Food drive starts this Saturday, October 21 and runs through Friday, October 27. Cub Scout Pack 38 and Scout BSA Troop 45 of Milbank facilitate the campaign to help fight hunger in Grant County. According to local scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch, Scout tents will be set up... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library invites kids in first grade through fifth grade to enjoy after-school Books and Bingo with their friends on October 30. The event is free but registration is required. Books and Bingo will be held from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Parents are responsible for... Read more
Two musicians from Milbank High School have been selected for South Dakota’s 2023 All-State Orchestra. The SDHSAA made the announcement on Monday, October 16, after auditions were held on the Dakota Wesleyan University Campus in Mitchell on October 12. MHS seniors and Violin 1 players, Rachel Schulte (chair 12) and Joe Schulte... Read more
The Milbank High School Vocal Music Department will perform their annual fall concert on Monday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are available for $3 and $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Under the direction of Miriam Schwenn, the group will present: “Riversong,” “The... Read more
Avery VanOverbeke of Milbank has earned the highest award the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) confers on its scouts — Eagle Scout. He will be recognized during a ceremony on Sunday, October 22, at 2 p.m. at American Lutheran Church. Everyone is invited to attend. According to scoutmaster Jeff... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will meet at Pizza Ranch in Milbank at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 19. This month’s activity will be ROSE-THORN-BUD. Each member will name a positive aspect of their life (Rose), a recent struggle or challenge (Thorn). and something new and exciting in... Read more
Blake Sime, age 65, a lifelong resident of Revillo, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Wednesday, October 4. He left this world while out working on his farm – much like he did nearly every day of the year – but his sudden departure came in the... Read more
Homer Hankies are back! And you can win a Hanky from The Valley Express. Even if you can’t make it to a game, you can cheer the Twins on in style! See how to enter at the end of this article. The coveted 2023 Homer Hanky is a hybrid.... Read more
Boy Scouts are popping up all over town! The Boy Scouts from Milbank’s Troop 45 are going door-to-door during their annual popcorn fundraiser. Get your popcorn for movie night or stock up for the winter weather ahead. You can never go wrong with a little butter and salt, but... Read more
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 11, if you need help feeding your family nutritious food. Remind your neighbor, too. The Grant County Christian Service Council (GCCSC) in cooperation with Feeding South Dakota will hold their fifth and final giveaway of 2023 on Wednesday, October 11. The giveaway will... Read more
