St Lawrence School held their second annual lap-a-thon. Preschoolers through sixth-graders walked laps around the gym for 10 minutes each morning during the month of February. Over 75 participants accrued over 3600 laps. The student council sponsored the event, which is designed to promote wellness and get students moving... Read more
Women who are veterans of the US armed forces are now eligible for special license plates on their motor vehicles registered in South Dakota. Governor Daugaard signed the bill March 9. State senators had voted 33-0 to approve the measure, and Senate Bill 97 also passed in the South... Read more
Peery Family Winners of Milk for Entire Year
Local News March 15, 2018 1
Congratulations to the Brandon and Kelsey Peery Family! They are the Winners of Milk for an Entire Year from The Valley Express! Read more
Why do some couples readily divorce and others stay together? Ask a dozen therapists or relationship coaches and you’ll probably get twelve different answers. We decided to bypass the professionals and get to the heart of the question by visiting St. Williams Care Center in Milbank to get our answer.... Read more
South Dakota PUC to Hold Public Hearing on Wind Project
Local News March 14, 2018 0
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission announced they will hold a public input hearing regarding Dakota Range Wind’s state permit. The hearing is set for March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waverly-South Shore School Gymnasium at 319 Mary Place in Waverly. Apex Clean Energy will present information about... Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Corona
Local News March 14, 2018 0
Organizers say “rain or shine” Corona’s 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration will be held this Saturday, March 17. The parade starts at 2 p.m. on Main Street. Prizes will be awarded to parade entries for the most Irish, the most green, the most unique, and the... Read more
Roy “Sammy” Haugen
Obituaries March 14, 2018 0
Roy “Sammy” Haugen, age 71, of Ortonville, MN, died on March 13, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church, one hour prior to the service. Roy... Read more
Doug and Linda Buri Donate $100,000 to Scholarship Fund
Local News March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank Educational Foundation announced Doug and Linda Buri have donated $100,000 to fund two perpetual scholarships for Milbank High School students. The Doug and Linda Buri Scholarship and the Doug and Linda Buri Students’ Choice Scholarship will award $2500 each annually. The foundation is structured so the principal... Read more
Wrestlers Pin Down Awards
Milbank Area Wrestling March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank High School wrestling team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck March 12. Individual award winners were chosen by vote from their teammates. Sophomore Eli Fischer was named the Most Valuable Wrestler this season. Eighth-grader Kaden Krause was selected as the Most Improved Wrestler and seventh-grader... Read more
Chamber Announces Third Band for Farley Fest
Local News March 13, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced the band LIT joins the lineup for the Farley Fest Country Concert on Saturday, July 21. LIT joins Clare Dunn as an opening act and Chase Bryant, who is the headliner for the event. “We are really offering it all to the... Read more
