Laura (Dailie) Mueller will be recognized as the honorary chairperson for the 2018 It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk. The Walk takes place this Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, at Farley Park in Milbank. Click here to see an additional story on Laura’s cancer journey. The... Read more
Election Results Delayed By Electronic Chaos
Local News June 5, 2018 0
If you are eagerly awaiting election results tonight prepare to stay up a little later. The office of the South Dakota Secretary of State reports some polling locations will be required to remain open later than 7 p.m. to reconcile a loss of voting time due to electronic failure.... Read more
Tuesday, June 5 is the Republican Primary in South Dakota. Here are 10 important things to know. WHEN CAN I VOTE? Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are waiting in line when the polls close, you will still be allowed to vote. WHERE... Read more
If you believe music is medicine for the soul, then Austin Eggers has got you covered – body and soul. Eggers, the new intern at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera, sees patients in the morning and entertains and relaxes them during lunch. His piano melodies waft through the halls... Read more
The Grant County Library is ready to rock and roll! Kids are invited to explore music and geology during Libraries Rock – the summer reading program. The program is open to children who have completed one year of preschool through ninth graders. Pre-kindergarteners through fifth graders will log reading... Read more
The Valley Express-Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Award and Contest Starts Today
Local News June 4, 2018 0
Today is June 4, and Jimmy Gesswein’s birthday! What’s Jimmy’s favorite thing to eat with birthday cake and ice cream? Fish! Especially a big whopper he has caught himself. Catch up with Jimmy and wish him a big Happy Birthday to go with this monster he caught on Big... Read more
Vivian Mitzel
Obituaries June 3, 2018 0
Vivian Darlene (Jacobson) Mitzel, age 77, of Milbank, SD, died June 3, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Gerald “Jerry” Bowers
Obituaries June 3, 2018 0
Gerald Lee Bowers, age 79, of Twin Brooks, SD, died June 2, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour before services on Saturday. Burial will take place at... Read more
Violinists presented a recital on May 19, at Valley Baptist Church. The musicians all study under Elizabeth Schulte. The performers included: (Front ) Karen Esh, Zoë Schwenn, and Michael Verheul. (Middle) Veronica and Nicholas Fonder, Krista Gingerich, and Annabelle Schwenn. (Back) Mrs. Schulte, Rachel Schulte, Timon Esh, and Joe... Read more
Open running for all ages starts June 4, and runs Mondays and Wednesdays through June. Beginners to serious runners are welcome. Appropriate distances will be chosen for different levels. Interested? Meet in front of Milbank High School at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 4, or Wednesday, June 6, to... Read more
