Cantine Courts in Milbank received a facelift courtesy of the City of Milbank, Milbank Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA), and the United States Tennis Association (USTA). The courts are now open and free to use. Tennis lessons for three age groups are available. Kindergarten through second grade lessons are... Read more
Willis “Bill” Palmer
Obituaries June 21, 2018 0
Willis “Bill” Palmer, age 82, of Ortley, SD, died on June 20, 2018, at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Ortley Free Lutheran Church with Pastor Bob Grebel officiating. Honorary bearers are all... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Favor of South Dakota and Main Street Businesses
Local News June 21, 2018 0
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the United States Supreme Court has overruled the physical presence requirement in State of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Overstock and Newegg. “Today’s landmark decision is a win for South Dakota and for Main Street businesses across America that will now have a level... Read more
Arlo and Kathleen Hurley
Obituaries June 21, 2018 0
Arlo and Kathleen Hurley of Big Stone City, South Dakota, formerly of Mankato, MN, died in an automobile accident on Monday, June 18th, 2018. Arlo was born in St. James, MN on November 30, 1938. Kathleen was born in Mankato, MN on December 8, 1946. They met in Worthington,... Read more
Ryan Steffen Wins Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Award
Local News June 20, 2018 0
Jimmy Gesswein awarded Ryan Steffen a new fishing lure as the first winner in the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. Ryan, caught this beauty on Blue Dog Lake. You could be the next winner! Send photos of your latest catch to: news@thevalleyexpress.com Read more
Fatal Crash Claims Big Stone Couple
Local News June 19, 2018 0
Arlo Hurley, 79, and his wife Kathleen Hurley, 71, of rural Big Stone City were fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident four miles north of Milbank on Monday afternoon June 18. The driver of the other vehicle, Gerald Boerger, 82, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a Sioux... Read more
31 Days Till Farley Fest
Local News June 18, 2018 0
Only 31 days until Farley Fest. But there’s still time to get in on the action! Enter the Qfest cooking contest or sign up for a booth at Arts in the Park. And don’t forget to get your concert tickets. VIP spots are still available, but they are going... Read more
Give Away Distributes Over Three Tons of Food
Local News June 18, 2018 0
Over 185 families were served at the Feeding South Dakota food giveaway on June 13, according to LeAnn Kuper of the Grant County Christian Service Council. She says, “Over 40 volunteers helped distribute 6,424 pounds of food.” The giveaway is part of a continuing effort to fight hunger in... Read more
Paul Imholte, performing on the hammered dulcimer, will present a concert on Wednesday, June 20 at the Big Stone City Community Center. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and is a special presentation for Big Stone Summer Reading children and their families, but everyone is invited to attend. The... Read more
Two Milbank swimmers, Hallie Schulte and Autumn Fox, participated in the Aberdeen High Point meet this past weekend against tough competition from SD, MN and ND. Teams from Fargo and Minneapolis areas competed. “The girls worked hard and I am proud of their efforts against these teams that we... Read more
