Ian Loehrer Nets a Whopper Walleye
It’s a Keeper! Ian Loehrer caught this beautiful 23 inch Walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish. Ian is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible, include your name,... Read more
Cody Kasuske Named Winner in Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Award
Cody Kasuske was awarded a new fishing lure as the winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Cody, caught this Large Mouth Bass on Big Stone Lake. You could be the next winner! Send photos of your latest catch to: news@thevalleyexpress.com Read more
Over 2000 Attend LifeLight Festival at Farley
With God all things are possible, so perhaps finding Big Foot and God in the same place isn’t so strange. It seemed to make perfect sense to over 2000 people of all ages who attended the LifeLight festival on Saturday, August 25, at Lake Farley in Milbank. Volunteers who... Read more
Thrivent Financial Team Wins Chamber Golf Tourney
Thrivent Financial of Milbank took first place in the 13th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament for the second year in a row, on August 20, at Pine Hills Golf Course. The winning team shot a 58 in the 18-hole scramble. Team members were Dave Forrette, Jerry... Read more
Annual Bulldog Tailgate Party This Friday Night
No need to cook before the Bulldog football game this Friday, August 24. Instead, head to the annual tailgate party and hang out with other fans, get a burger, cheeseburger, or hot dog and chips and a beverage for only $5. The tailgate party starts at MHS at 5:30... Read more
Free Ice Cream Social Today
The Grant County Republican Party is hosting a free ice cream social today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Speedway parking lot during the Farmers Market. Get a sweet treat, and meet the candidates! Read more
Public Invited to Milbank Back to School Prayer Gathering Tuesday Evening
The community will join together Tuesday evening, August 21, to pray for the schools, staff, and youth. The prayer gathering is poised to usher in the new year on the eve of the first day of school. The group will meet in the MHS parking lot at 7 p.m.... Read more
Sign Up Now for Chamber Golf Scramble on August 20
The 13th Annual Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble is set for Monday, August 20. Tee-off is 12:30 p.m. at Pine Hllls Golf Course. The 18 hole four-person scramble is limited to the first 72 golfers. (One team member must be a member of the Milbank Area Chamber... Read more
Korbin Leddy Donates $1000 Grant for Fighting Hunger
Korbin Leddy was selected as a Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Regional Honoree by the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. The honor comes with a $1,000 grant. Korbin requested his grant be donated to Feeding South Dakota which helps hunger-related programs such as the food giveaway held on August 15,... Read more
Whetstone Valley Youth Football Kicks Off
The Whetstone Valley Youth Football team kicked off their season with a two-day mini camp. The camp ran Wednesday and Thursday evenings for any player wishing to get a feel for the sport or a start on the season. “The camp is a great way to introduce core fundamentals... Read more