Claudia Cameron
Obituaries November 3, 2018 0
Claudia J. Cameron, age 81, of Wilmot, SD, died on November 3, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Claudia Cameron are scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Parkview Methodist Church in Milbank, with Rev. Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will take place... Read more
Guess the 2018 Mystery Snowman!
Community November 1, 2018
The Mystery Snowman is an important part of The Milbank Snow Queen Festival and is a prominent person in the Milbank community. Daily clues will be published on The Valley Express to help you unravel the identity. The first person to correctly guess the Mystery Snowman’s identity wins two... Read more
It’s a monster of an event at the Big Stone Branch Public Library on Wednesday, October 31! Photos with Frankenstein for all kids, and treats and treasure chest prizes for kids 11 and younger. Halloween Night is sure to be a fright from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Find... Read more
MHS Singers Attend All-State Chorus
Local News October 30, 2018 0
Two MHS mixed quartets were selected to participate in the 2018 South Dakota All-State Chorus in Rapid City. The nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra were under the direction of Dr. Phillip Swan of Wisconsin and Dr. Anthony Elliott from the University of Michigan. The program will... Read more
You say apple; I say appeal. Hartman’s Family Foods says both. Hartman’s Family Foods held their annual Caramel Apple Fundraiser for Grant County Appeal. The fresh hand-dipped caramel apples were offered in several gourmet flavors. The sweet treats raised $1100. All the proceeds- 100 percent – goes to Combined... Read more
MHS Team Wins Oral Interp Trophies
Local News October 30, 2018 0
The MHS oral interp team competed at the NSU Invitational on the Northern State University campus in Aberdeen. According to MHS Head Oral Interp Coach, Natasha Karels, “The top six competitors in each round made it to the finals. Milbank brought home the second place trophy coming in just... Read more
Scouts Collect Over 1,000 Items for Food Pantry
Local News October 30, 2018 0
Milbank Boy Scout Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and their families collected over 1,000 items for the Milbank Food Pantry during their annual Scouting for Food event on October 27. The scouts also gathered 14 pairs of eyeglasses to give to the South Dakota Lions Foundation. Scoutmaster Jeff... Read more
Leddy Wins a Second Place Award at National FFA
Local News October 30, 2018 0
Korbin Leddy, a member of the Milbank FFA Chapter, competed at the 91st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in the National Agriscience Fair October 24-27. Korbin received a second place award. Korbin’s project was a quiz he presented to Milbank Middle School students to determine if ag education... Read more
Irma Anderson
Obituaries October 30, 2018 0
Irma Lenora Anderson, age 99, died on October 30, 2018, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD. Services will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Covenant Church near LaBolt. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Rev. John Hostettler... Read more
Kenneth Schaunaman
Obituaries October 27, 2018 0
Kenneth E. Schaunaman, age 90, of Browns Valley, MN, died on October 27, 2018, at the Browns Valley Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 10:30AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 2, from 5... Read more