When you dial 911, you need help and you need it fast. Every minute makes a difference. Before January 1, Ortonville residents calling for emergency assistance were answered by someone in Morris, MN. That changed with the expansion of the Grant-Roberts Ambulance Service this week. Grant-Roberts, which has been... Read more

If you grew up in Milbank before 1986, you most likely visited Tommy’s Popcorn stand. You probably saw Tommy as frequently as you could scrape together enough dimes and nickels to trade for popcorn, jaw breakers, astro pops, Bazooka bubble gum, or even an occasional pack of candy cigarettes... Read more

The Milbank City Council conducted a special meeting Monday, December 28, to close out the bills and budget for 2015. Three items on the agenda were approved by the board. Contingency resolution 12-18-15, Highway 12 phase two change order and the year-end bills were approved during the meeting. Bobbie... Read more

Eleven fifth grade students from St. Lawrence School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program following a semester-long learning process. A final ceremony was conducted Friday, December 18, in the school gymnasium. Those completing the program included Zander Bowsell, Marianna Fonder, Laney Forrette, Madisen Frerichs, Aiden Ludvigson, Nathan Pillatzki, Nadia Schneck,... Read more

The 13th annual Free Christmas Day Dinner will be held at the Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and food. No reservations are required. The celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 and continues until 1:00 p.m. The traditional Christmas... Read more

The Valley Express is announcing breaking news related to changes with the traditional Farley Fest weekend. Connie Larson and the Milbank Chamber Board have designed a fun filled upcoming summer for people of all ages. In years past, Farley Fest has had events packed into one weekend. This year, the board... Read more

The Grant County Commissioners voted to adopt the five-year Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan. The approval came at the Commissioner’s regular meeting last week at the courthouse. For Grant County to receive funds from the South Dakota Department of Transportation Local Bridge and Improvement Grant Fund, consent of the... Read more