Vanessa Evenson
Obituaries May 6, 2021 0
Vanessa Evenson, age 32, of Ortonville, MN, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on May 2, 2021, at Ortonville Area Health Services. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 7, at Living Hope Fellowship Church in Ortonville. Vanessa Fae Evenson was born on June 7,... Read more
Have you tried a Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, or Chocolate Stripe tomato? If you have eaten one, you probably noticed their exceptional color and flavor. These and other heirloom vegetables have been grown for generations and prized for their nutritional value. If you’ve never tried one, now might be the... Read more
The Valley Express Asks “Who’s That Bulldog?” – It’s Lindsey Mertens
High School Sports May 5, 2021 0
Looking for Lindsey Mertens? Check the gym or the 4-H show ring. Lindsey was one of two seniors to lead the Lady Bulldogs basketball team this year and she spends most of the summer showing her animals. Lindsey grew up watching her two older sisters, McKenzie and Karlee, playing... Read more
Milbank Elementary and Milbank Middle School entered 110 musicians in The South Dakota Bandmasters Middle School Band Contest at the Milbank schools on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. The total of 140 entries included students from Big Stone City and Ortonville. Milbank received 19 Superior Plus, 72 Superior,... Read more
Jim Thomas
Obituaries May 5, 2021 0
James “Jim” Thomas Jr. age 60, of De Smet, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A Rosary will take place at 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in De Smet, SD. Visitation... Read more
Jim Krause
Obituaries May 5, 2021 0
James “Jim” Krause, age 76, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. No public services will be held. James Albert Krause was born on May 1, 1945, in Grant County, SD, to Harley and Esther (Aslakson) Krause. He attended school in the town of Albee, SD. James worked... Read more
Today, May 4, is International Firefighters’ Day. Each year on this date, we remember firefighters who died in the line of duty and the thousands of others who dedicated a part of their lives to protecting our communities.Also on this day, we show our support and appreciation to the... Read more
Food Giveaway Set for May 12 in Milbank
Local News May 4, 2021 0
The first food giveaway of 2021 conducted by the Grant County Christian Service Council in coordination with Feeding South Dakota is set for May 12. The giveaway will be held at the Grant County 4-H fairgrounds parking lot from 4-5 p.m. There are no income requirements. Anyone in need is... Read more
Grant County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service (NWS) of Aberdeen held a virtual Skywarn weather spotter class at the Milbank Fire Hall on Thursday, April 29. The class was open to any residents interested in the process. According to Kevin Schuelke, head of Grant County Emergency Management, the distance and elevation difference between Aberdeen and Milbank make weather spotters in our area important. Individuals who take... Read more
Larry Roggenbuck
Obituaries May 4, 2021 0
Larry Roggenbuck, age 85, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 1, 2021, in Salt Lake City, UT. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Padre Dav`id Garza will... Read more
