Birch-Miller American Legion Post 9 presented a certificate of appreciation to Milbank Community Transit in recognition of outstanding achievement in the employment of older workers during 2016. The local American Legion post applied for the award on behalf of the local community transit bus, which has become well known... Read more
If you wake up tomorrow and there’s a preacher standing in your yard, don’t panic. Just reach for your wallet. Immediate preacher repellent will cost you a $20 donation. For an additional $10, you can tell him where to go. (You name the household where the preacher statue goes... Read more
Milbank Area Lions Swim Team members completed a successful meet in Webster Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, and came away with several high point trophies. The top three point getters in each age group were presented a trophy. Earning that honor from Milbank were Isabella Pauli, girls 6 &... Read more
Milbank Youth Tennis Champions Crowned
Milbank Area Tennis July 19, 2016 0
The Milbank youth tennis league wrapped up its seventh and final week of play. Champions were crowned in each division. Keaton Hagen earned the top spot in the red league. Marcos Basilio won the purple league. In the girls gold division, Paige Johnson was crowned the champion and her... Read more
Lois Stengel
Obituaries July 19, 2016 0
Lois Stengel, age 88, of Milbank, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn and Pastor Thom Bowsher will officiate.... Read more
Mark Leddy Resigns as CEO of Valley Queen Cheese
Local News July 18, 2016 0
Just released to The Valley Express by Ray Trankle, Valley Queen Cheese Executive Chairman of the Board. Mark Leddy has resigned his position as CEO of Valley Queen Cheese. Mark has been an important part of Valley Queen Cheese for over 26 years and we thank him for everything he... Read more
John Lundin
Obituaries July 18, 2016 0
John Lundin, age 81, of Milbank, SD, died on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank with Rev. Brian McFaden officiating. Burial will follow in... Read more
Due to the tragic death of Craig Morgan’s son, Jerry Greer, the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce announced a free concert will replace Morgan on Friday, July 15. Forgotten Highway, which was Morgan’s scheduled opening act will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank.... Read more
Milbank School Board Accepts Grant-Deuel Land
Local News July 14, 2016 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved a resolution of acceptance to accept the proposed land in the Grant-Deuel School District dissolution plan. The board did so during its regular meeting Monday, July 11. The land accepted by the Milbank district is valued at slightly more than $199... Read more
South Dakota’s largest cornhole tournament is in Milbank. The event is slated for Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Lake Farley Park. The tournament is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and is part of the Lake Farley Summer Events Series. Registrations are still being accepted... Read more
