Do you like to draw or sketch? Want to unleash your inner Picasso but don’t know where to go for inspiration and encouragement? Join the art club! The art club, called the Whetstone Valley Artists, has been in existence since the 1960’s. Betty Binsfield a charter member who still... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, at the Millstone. No business meeting will be held this month. Members are reminded to bring school supplies or cash donations for MARTA’s upcoming school supply drive. The drive is held... Read more
Larry “Rudy” Rudebusch
Obituaries July 9, 2018 0
Larry “Rudy” Rudebusch, age 68, of Corona, died on July 7, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private family... Read more
660 Veterans Die Every Month
Local News July 8, 2018 0
Did you hear about the plane crash last week that killed 660 people? Read about the toy that disfigured thousands of children? Something must be done! And it would be, if this were true, but it isn’t. Did you know 660 veterans commit suicide each month? This is true.... Read more
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed several changes to refuges and seasonal no-boating areas. The commission aims to simplify regulations to allow for easier participation in these areas. The GFP Commission will consider the adoption of these proposals in Pierre on July 11. To comment... Read more
Three Options Revealed for Koch School
Local News July 6, 2018 0
The Milbank School Board held a special meeting on June 28 with a representative of ICS Consulting of Sioux Falls to discuss options for Koch School. Mike Hubbard of ICS presented three plans in response to recent mechanical, electrical, and educational adequacy studies. Plan A brings the Koch School... Read more
Don’t forget to send us a line! Send in your fishing photos to the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. The Valley Express will publish the photo of your catch and enter you in the weekly drawing. Winners take home bragging rights and a brand new lure! Include your name,... Read more
Big Stone County on US News Health Honor Roll
Local News July 5, 2018 0
At Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS), we’re proud of our community and playing a key role in the health of people in our area,” says Dave Rogers, CEO of OAHS. The 2018 U.S. News Healthiest Communities Honor roll agreed. It placed Big Stone County – one of only 36... Read more
Runners Pass Torch Along 11,000-Mile Route in Milbank and Ortonville Today
Local News July 5, 2018 0
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, is coming to Milbank and Ortonville. The relay will cover 85 miles in the afternoon of July 5, running from Andover to Ortonville on Route12-E and passing the Peace Torch along the way. “Peace Run will be coming through... Read more
Ron Bohn
Obituaries July 4, 2018 0
Ronald Bohn, age 69, of Milbank, died July 3, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will be held on... Read more
