It’s a Keeper! Ian Loehrer caught this beautiful 23 inch Walleye on Lake Winnibigoshish. Ian is automatically entered in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Send in your photo to enter, too. Along with bragging rights, each winner takes home a new lure. To be eligible, include your name,... Read more
Marion E. Sansted
Obituaries September 5, 2018 0
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Marion Evangeline Sansted, age 83, passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 with her husband and sister by her side. Marion was born on February 11, 1935 in Strandburg, SD to Theodore and Inez (Lundquist) Johnson. Marion was... Read more
Tennis Team Falls to Arrows
Milbank Area Tennis September 5, 2018 0
The Milbank girls’ tennis team traveled to Watertown on Tuesday, September 4. It proved to be a tough day for the Lady Bulldogs on the court. They yielded to the Arrow team on all six singles matches. Coach Jim Dahl said, “Watertown has a very solid lineup. We thought... Read more
MHS Homecoming Events Planned September 10-14
Local News September 4, 2018 0
The MHS Homecoming 2018 celebration runs from September 10 through September 14. And if you’re a Bulldog, you’d better have some serious game. At the end of the week, there’s the all important Homecoming football game between the Milbank Bulldogs and the Roncalli Cavaliers. But the entire week is... Read more
Cross Country Travels to Redfield
Milbank Area Track and Field September 4, 2018 0
Blue skies and a lot of wind were the conditions at Redfield on Thursday, August 30 but that didn’t stop the runners from giving their all and even cutting time. Coach Eric Townsend said, “The Redfield Invite was a great opportunity for both teams to finally get out and... Read more
Bulldogs Fly Over Pheasants for a Victory
Milbank Area Football September 4, 2018 0
The Bulldog football team traveled to Redfield on Friday, August 31, to take on the Redfield-Doland Pheasants. The Bulldogs started strong when Jake Sandvig blocked a punt in the first quarter and returned it for a seven-yard touchdown. Coach Adolph Shepardson praised the squad for playing in the latest... Read more
Helen Whipple
Obituaries September 4, 2018 0
Helen Irene (McGray) Whipple , 96, formerly of Wilmot, SD, died on Monday, September 3, 2018, at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held on Saturday, at the... Read more
Cody Kasuske was awarded a new fishing lure as the winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Cody, caught this Large Mouth Bass on Big Stone Lake. You could be the next winner! Send photos of your latest catch to: news@thevalleyexpress.com Read more
Edward Naab
Obituaries September 3, 2018 0
Edward Naab, age 81, of Graceville, died September 2, 2018, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 2pm at Grace Home in Graceville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Pastor Lynn Thomas will officiate... Read more
Meredith Cherry Rides for Domestic Violence
Local News September 2, 2018 0
Some things are best left between a girl and her horse, and some things need to be shouted to the world. Meredith Cherry believes domestic violence is one of the things everyone needs to hear about. Cherry and her horse, Apollo, are riding across the lower 48 states in... Read more
