The Milbank Fire and Rescue Department recently took delivery of a new fire engine pumper truck. The vehicle arrived just in time to celebrate national Fire Prevention Week – October 8 through October 14. According to Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke, the department replaced their main first-out-of-the-hall pumper truck. The... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council partners with Feeding South Dakota for another free food giveaway on Wednesday, October 18. The event runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. (or until the food runs out) at the Exhibit Building at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds. “This food giveaway is for... Read more

Whetstone Home Center in Milbank, formerly known as Milbank Lumber, hosted their Grand Opening October 5-7. Mike and Amy Lock and Jeff and Stephanie Jurgens own the business located at 513 West 4th Avenue. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, October 6. Knife sharpening,... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and Grant County Pheasants Forever are joining together for their second annual banded bird contest. The group released an undisclosed number of banded pheasants into public walk-in hunting areas on Friday, October 6. The birds herald the youth pheasant hunting season, which gets... Read more

Lynelle Dwyer has been named the Services Manager at the new Fairway View Town Center in Ortonville. She is responsible for running the General Store, Donnie’s Diner, and on-site catering. Dwyer says, “I have many ideas for the initial start-up and a vision for the future of our Town... Read more

The MHS Band received a gold rating at the 2017 Gypsy Days in Aberdeen Saturday, September 30. The 115-member band was one of 13 schools to receive a gold rating. Five of the 20 participating bands received a silver rating, and one earned a bronze. Leading the band were... Read more

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting September 28. They adopted the theme Do Great Things for the coming year. Three awards were given to chamber businesses for their dedication and commitment. Valley Office Products was named the Small Business of the Year. Valley Queen Cheese... Read more

All local senior girls are invited to experience the tradition of the Milbank Snow Queen contest. The event, held  November 11, will be the first Festival sponsored by The Valley Express. “The Snow Queen Festival is a fantastic opportunity for girls in our community to gain invaluable experience while... Read more

The Milbank School District has entered into an agreement with the Blue Sky Hutterite Colony near Revillo to serve seven students. “I was told I was the 128th colony teacher in South Dakota,” says colony teacher, Kari Schmeichel. Schmeichel is employed by the Milbank School District. “This is not... Read more