Otter Tail Power Company is replacing underground lines in Milbank near the Grant County Courthouse and Grant County Public Library area. As a result, power has been shut off in that surrounding area. “The lines are being trenched in today,” stated Scott Wiese of the local office. “We have... Read more
Cancer Walk Raises $130,000
Local News June 13, 2016 0
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk raised $130,000 for the greater Grant County area during its 19th annual event Friday, June 10. Nearly 2,600 luminaries were sold in honor or in memory of someone affected by cancer, resulting in over 1,100 names being read during the walk.... Read more
The deadline to apply for funds from the Grant County Combined Appeal for 2016-2017 is approaching. Any charitable organization requesting funds has until Monday, June 20th, to file an application, according to Kerry Fish, chairperson of the 2016-17 campaign. Applications were mailed in early June to all 2016 recipients... Read more
Interns Invited To Survivor Milbank
Local News June 9, 2016 0
The Grant County Development Corporation is hosting its second annual Survivor Milbank Thursday, June 16. “The intent is to bring together the young interns and employees new to the area for a fun, informational, get-to-know-us event,” explained GCDC executive director Bobbie Bohlen. The event will begin at 3 p.m.... Read more
Local Leaders React to Ordinance Vote
Local News June 8, 2016 0
Interested voters were on hand at the Grant County Courthouse as precincts turned in their ballots during the June 7 primary election. The much anticipated vote to approve or disapprove Ordinance 2016-1 resulted in the “Yes” votes prevailing at 1,526 votes and the “No” count falling short at 1,058.... Read more
Good Turnout for Grant County Primary Election
Local News June 8, 2016 0
South Dakota held its primary election yesterday, June 7. Local voter turnout was 49.4%. Out of 5,295 eligible voters in Grant County, 2,617 cast their ballots. “I was hoping for closer to 60%,” said Grant County Auditor Karen Layher. “But it was still a good turnout for a primary... Read more
Results of the June 7th Election
Local News June 7, 2016 1
The Valley Express is at the Grant County Courthouse and will continue to keep you updated as the results come in. Update: 9:38 PM – 18/18 Precincts have reported. Results are now final. Referendum 2016-1 County Commissioner District 2 – Democratic Primary County Commissioner District... Read more
Construction Begins On Fourth Street Milbank
Local News June 7, 2016 0
With summer upon us, so is road construction season. The final phase of the Fourth Street reconstruction project is underway in Milbank. The final section of the street from Highway 12 south to Park Avenue began with the road being ground down into millings, according to project manager Darin Thiele.... Read more
Milbank High School released its fourth quarter honor roll today. Students receiving honors include the following: PERFECTION – 4.0 FRESHMEN – Nathan Loutsch, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth Schwenn, Taylor Thue and Kim Van Sambeek. SOPHOMORES – Bermet Artykbaeva, Jonathan Ash, Angela Hoeke, Madison Liebe, Christina Lusk, Lauren McDonald,... Read more
Emanuel Lutheran Members Serve At The Banquet
Local News June 6, 2016 0
Nearly 40 members of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank volunteered at The Banquet in Sioux Falls Saturday, June 4. The Banquet serves 13 meals a week to people in need of nourishment. Volunteer groups cook the meals, serve the meals, clean up afterwards and cover the cost of the... Read more
