The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lighted Parade in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Saturday, December 9. Anyone can enter and most “vehicles” qualify as a float. The first place winner receives $100 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Second place receives $75 in... Read more
Milbank High School Band Students Attend NSU Band Clinic
Local News November 13, 2017 0
Milbank High School band students attended the 71st Northern State University (NSU) Band Clinic in Aberdeen on November 8. Established in 1947, the Northern State University (NSU) Band Clinic is the longest running band directors and student workshop in South Dakota. Milbank students participating included: (Back l. to r.) Ethan... Read more
Boyd VanVooren Revealed as Mystery Snowman
Local News November 13, 2017 1
A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman. Milbank Police Chief Boyd... Read more
Katie Vander Wal Crowned 2018 Miss Milbank
Local News November 12, 2017 0
The Valley Express sponsored an evening of glitz and glamour Saturday night at the annual Milbank Snow Queen Festival. Katie Vander Wal was crowned the new 2018 Miss Milbank. She is the daughter of Paul and Dawn Vander Wal. Katie was sponsored by Dakota Country Feed & Seed, First... Read more
Grace Henkelman
Obituaries November 12, 2017 0
Grace Henkelman, age 93 of Ortonville, passed way peacefully on November 12, 2017, at Fairway View Communities. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Rev. Dennis O’Neill will officiate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
Henry Hank Prasnicki
Obituaries November 12, 2017 0
Hank Prasnicki, age 85 of rural Big Stone City died November 12, 2017, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate and burial will... Read more
Mary Bear
Obituaries November 12, 2017 0
Mary Margret Bear, age 81 of Ortonville, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Visitation and Rosary will be one hour prior to the service.... Read more
The Friends of the Grant County Public Library will welcome author Melissa G. Nelson on Monday, November 13, at 6:30 pm for an author talk. Melissa Nelson grew up on a dairy farm with nine older siblings and learned from a young age to find inspiration from living on... Read more
Veteran’s Day Program Set for Friday
Local News November 9, 2017 0
The annual Veterans Day program in Milbank is scheduled for Friday, November 10, at 11 a.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. The public is encouraged to attend. The program is made possible by members of the American Legion Post #9 and Auxiliary, VFW Post #3486 and Auxiliary, Disabled... Read more
Dale Lewis
Obituaries November 9, 2017 0
Dale Duane Lewis, age 88 of Shakopee, MN, passed away on November 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation will be at... Read more
