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
Ready To Fish At Lake Farley?
Local News June 2, 2016 2
Lake Farley is set and ready for fisherman to enjoy their favorite past time. “The theory is that Lake Farley is just open for kids to fish,” stated city administrator Jason Kettwig. “But that is not the case, it is open to anyone.” The City of Milbank and the... Read more
4-H Bike Rodeo A Huge Success
Local News June 1, 2016 0
The 2016 4-H Bike Rodeo, which took place Thursday, May 26, was rated a huge success with 75 area youth taking part in the event. The event was made possible through the efforts of many individuals and local law enforcement officials. Four Junior Busy Bees 4-H members organized and... Read more
The new Milbank Area Hospital Avera Health Care Campus is on schedule for a completion date of October 2016. According to marketing director, Amy Thue, the new facility is expected to open in late October or early November. The exterior of the building is near completion with approximately 200,000... Read more
