The weather is finally cooperating with the MHS girls golf team and scores are dropping accordingly. “The girls were able to knock 32 strokes off their team score in less than a week,” stated coach Mark Keeton. The team traveled to Groton on Monday, May 10, where Marion Mischel tied... Read more
John Rothi
Obituaries May 15, 2021 0
John Rothi, age 87, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 12, 2021, in Elk River, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville with Rev. Melanie Reiners and Rev.... Read more
The Valley Express Salutes Milbank Police Officers During National Police Week
Local News May 14, 2021 0
Ever wake up at 3 a.m. and think you’re the only person in town who’s awake? Rest assured, you are not. The Milbank Police Department is always on the job. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren says, “We are a 24-hour law enforcement agency, which means we are never closed.... Read more
Bob Huber
Obituaries May 14, 2021 0
Robert J. Huber, Sr., age 78, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 11, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Other services will be private. Read more
Char Kane
Obituaries May 14, 2021 0
Charlene “Char” (Ritter) Kane, age 53, of Graceville, MN, passed away on May 12, 2021, at Essentia Health-Grace Home in Graceville. A graveside service be held on Saturday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Graceville Consolidated Cemetery in Graceville. Fr. Brian Oestreich will officiate. Charlene Renae Ritter was born on... Read more
Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) Healthcare board is happy to welcome Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D. as the newest director. Vangsness Frisch lives in rural Dumont, Minnesota and is the Vice President for Student Affairs at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and Fargo, ND. “OAHS has been... Read more
Milbank City Council Discusses Cannabis Businesses, Koch School, and Baseball Field
Local News May 13, 2021 0
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 10, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Koch School During the public input segment of the meeting, Bobbie Bohlen, representing HME Properties of Brookings, discussed the company’s proposed senior living center project. The company has selected the Koch School property... Read more
It’s time! Sign up at the Grant County Public Library for the summer reading program. This year’s Tails and Tales program is designed for ages four (completed one year of preschool) through fifth graders. Fifth graders also have the option of participating in the teen program instead. Participants receive a... Read more
Charles Layher
Obituaries May 13, 2021 0
Charles Edward Layher earned his eternal rest on May 11, 2021, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 18,... Read more
The Milbank boys tennis team hosted a triangular meet with Lennox and Aberdeen Roncalli on Monday, May 10, at Cantine Courts. The Bulldogs suffered two losses. Milbank fell 9-0 to Lennox and 8-1 to Roncalli. Joe Schulte was the lone Bulldog to secure a victory. “As a team I felt we... Read more