Nine youth took part in the Second Annual Unity Square Kids Triathlon on May 25. The event consisted of a 100-yard swim, a 1.8 mile bike ride, and an 800-meter run. Unity Square sponsored the event and the Milbank Kiwanis Club assisted. Earning first place awards were: Lucas Johnson... Read more
Announcement From The Valley Express
Local News May 31, 2017 0
Two years ago this month, we started The Valley Express. Little did we know, it would change the way news is read in our community. Today, we mark yet another milestone – The Valley Express has been viewed over 1 million times. We are proud to be the most read... Read more
Brooke Fraasch, a member of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team, was honored with the first Kayla Hunt Memorial Award. The award was presented during the MALST swim meet on May 26, at Unity Square. The Milbank High School Class of 2009 and the Kayla Hunt family sponsor the... Read more
Deb Speidel of Milbank has been selected as the honorary chairperson for the 2017 It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk on Friday, June 9, at Farley Park. “I never expected to be chosen,” Deb said through tears. “I don’t feel I am worthy of this.” Deb was diagnosed... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Golf Team Earns Way to State
Milbank Area Golf May 31, 2017 0
Four golfers from the Milbank High School girls golf team punched their tickets to the State Class A meet during the Region 1A meet in Volga on Thursday, May 25. Kylie Kasuske, Tori Quade, Alaina Rausch, and Clare Van Dover earned a trip to Hartford to compete in the... Read more
“Applications for the 2017-2018 Grant County Combined Appeal are now available,” stated Kerry Fish, chairperson of the campaign. Fish said, “With the help of a gracious, caring community, the 2016-17 campaign was able to allocate $155,300 to 17 agencies last year. We are looking forward to another successful 2017-2018... Read more
Two Bulldog relays secured a top eight finish at the State Class A track and field meet in Tea and Sioux Falls this past weekend. The boys 1,600 meter relay team secured a fourth place finish with a time of 3:31.68, which earned them the eighth place spot on... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team kicked off its season with their lone home meet Friday and Saturday, May 26-27, at Unity Square. Fifty-four local swimmers posted high marks, cut time, earned South Dakota state qualifying times and broke team records during the meet. “It’s always great to work... Read more
Grant-Deuel School Celebrates Long History
Local News May 30, 2017 0
Nearly 750 people gathered at Grant-Deuel School in Revillo for an all-school reunion Saturday, May 27. Former South Dakota Senator Jim Peterson of Revillo served as the emcee. Peterson summarized the history of the school district and recognized the personnel. In 1963, a fire destroyed the Revillo School, which led... Read more
Farm Equipment and Power Lines Collide
Local News May 30, 2017 0
Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative reported four farm machinery and power line accidents in May. One caused an outage for 36 customers. WVEC personnel repaired the damage and restored electrical service, but according to Dave Page, general manager of WVEC, lines carry more than 7000 volts and it’s fortunate that... Read more
