Taylor Boerger’s stellar pitching performance lifted the Milbank Firechiefs to a 6-0 victory over the Clark Traders on Tuesday, July 5, at Pribyl Park in Milbank. The Firechiefs improved their season record to 8-2. Zeros filled the scoring columns in the first inning, but the Firechiefs put in a... Read more
Q-Fest is back! And they’re turning up the heat to turn out some tasty tidbits for you to sample.The Valley Express grilled the coordinators of Q-Fest 2022, Pat Blauert, Brian Trapp, and Travis Lester to find out all the juicy details about this year’s Q-Fest and the secret to... Read more
Pick Up Starts on Fire in Milbank
Local News July 7, 2022 0
The Milbank Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at about 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. The Ford pickup owned by Steve Mogard began burning at 216 North 2nd Street in Milbank. Milbank’s fire chief, David Giesen, said, “Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and protected a nearby... Read more
Home was an oft-repeated word at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new American Legion baseball field at Lake Farley Park in Milbank on Friday, July 1. Milbank — the official Home of American Legion Baseball since 1925 — suited up and signaled they are ready to up their game.... Read more
Bryson Rudebusch
Obituaries July 6, 2022 0
Bryson Rudebusch, age 16, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Kent Groethe and Rev. Kristy Liebe will officiate. Burial will be at... Read more
Hey, kids, you otter come to the Big Stone City Branch Library on Wednesday July 13 at 1:30 p.m. The Bramble Park Zoo mobile will stop for a visit with the Summer Reading program. All families are welcome to attend the one-hour event at the library located at the Big... Read more
The Fourth Annual 4th of July Kids Fishing Tournament was held at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Wendy Hentges, who started the event along with her husband, Rick, said, “We had 62 kids in the tournament and 229 fish were caught.” Denise Tirado caught only one fish, but it... Read more
Dr. Kermit Johnson
Obituaries July 6, 2022 0
Kermit W. Johnson, age 92, a former resident of Milbank, SD, and Rapid City, SD, died in Oak Park Heights, MN, on July 5, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 12, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN. Visitation will be... Read more
Four Milbank Middle School and Milbank High School band students played in Brass at the Twins at Target Field on Sunday, June 26. The Milbank musicians joined approximately 40 other students and adults in playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the opening pitch of the Minnesota Twins versus Colorado... Read more
Kinley VanHoorn is 11 years old, but she has a chance to show her art to the world. To do it, she needs your help! Kinley, the daughter of Phil and Jessica VanHoorn of Milbank, was selected as the South Dakota winner in the 14th Annual Doodle for Google... Read more
