Two students from Milbank earned a berth at the 2017 South Dakota National Geographic State Bee. The contest takes place at Northern State University in Aberdeen on Friday, March 31. Lars Andersen, an eighth-grader at Milbank Middle School, will represent Milbank at the state event. He is the son... Read more
Leddys Purchase and Restore 222 Main Street
Local News March 1, 2017 7
The Bien building at 222 Main in Milbank is one of the grand dames of Milbank. This year, she celebrates her 120th birthday and like most women of advancing age has earned her quirks and wrinkles. Get closer, though, and you see her classic beauty. It was always there... Read more
Bierschbach Dental Searching for Bone Marrow Match
Local News February 28, 2017 3
Bierschbach Dental is opening its doors to find a bone marrow match for Kristin VanLaecken. Kristen was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and needs a stem cell transplant. Bierschbach Dental at 1203 E. 4th Avenue in Milbank will host a free Join the Marrow Registry Program on Friday, March... Read more
Old Hospital Demolition On Track
Local News February 28, 2017 0
The demolition of the old hospital by J&J Earthworks in Milbank is right on schedule according to owner Jamie Andrews. “Things are moving along nicely,” he stated. “We added another loader which is making things go a little faster, but we are right on schedule to be pretty much... Read more
Grant County Schedules Township Meetings
Local News February 27, 2017 0
Citizens in Grant County, who are qualified to vote at township elections, are hereby notified that the annual meeting for each township will be held Tuesday, March 7, at the time stated below. The purpose of township meetings is to elect one supervisor for a three-year term and one... Read more
Hospital Demolition Moves Forward- Day Two
Local News February 22, 2017 0
According to Jamie Andrews, owner of J&J Earthworks, the company plans to have most of the old hospital building torn down to the ground by the end of next week. “There’s a lot of steel and debris to sort through,” he said. “We’re taking our time and trying to... Read more
Apex Clean Energy Introduces Project To Grant County Commissioners
Local News February 22, 2017 0
The Grant County commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, February 21, and heard a presentation from Apex Clean Energy of Charolottesville, VA. The company presented information about its lone project in South Dakota – Dakota Range Wind. Dakota Range Wind is expected to generate enough energy to power about... Read more
Remove Your Fish House by February 28
Local News February 22, 2017 0
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department reminds ice anglers that all fish houses, shelters, and other structures must be removed from the ice by midnight on Tuesday, February 28. Fish houses, shelters, and other structures can be used after February 28, but must be removed from... Read more
The Milbank Hospital Comes Tumbling Down
Local News February 21, 2017 1
The first day of the old hospital demolition. Keep up with The Valley Express for daily updates. Click here to view our photo album from day one. Read more
Milbank High School Math Department to Be Restructured
Local News February 16, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, February 13. They approved three motions following an executive session. The first motion reduces the math staff at MHS. Currently, there are three high school math positions – two part-time. The part-time instructors are Les Bloem and... Read more
