Have you tried a Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, or Chocolate Stripe tomato? If you have eaten one, you probably noticed their exceptional color and flavor. These and other heirloom vegetables have been grown for generations and prized for their nutritional value. If you’ve never tried one, now might be the... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Registration is open for children ages three through seven for the spring flowers storytime at the Big Stone City Library. The program runs through May 8. Register by email at bsclibrary12@hotmail.com. Pick up your kit-to-go during library hours on Wednesdays from 1-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until... Read more
Welcome to the MHS 2021 Prom Photo Album. The Valley Express will feature a different group of photos of the prom couples and fun run. Check back every day this week to find your favorites. The 2021 Prom was held on Saturday, April 24, at the Milbank Armory and... Read more
