Do you love to BBQ? Think your ribs are better than Bobby Flay’s? Prove it at the annual Q-Fest competition – part of the 2016 Lake Farley Summer Events Series. Q-Fest is Saturday, June 25. Judging starts at 3:30 p.m., followed by a public sampling of ribs, brisket, and... Read more
Youth Tennis League Begins In Milbank
Milbank Area Tennis June 8, 2016 0
The boys and girls youth tennis leagues have begun for the summer. Weekly scores and standings for each league will be reported throughout the duration. Following are the results from week one. “I encourage players to get their opponents called and play the make up matches as well as... Read more
Local Leaders React to Ordinance Vote
Local News June 8, 2016 0
Interested voters were on hand at the Grant County Courthouse as precincts turned in their ballots during the June 7 primary election. The much anticipated vote to approve or disapprove Ordinance 2016-1 resulted in the “Yes” votes prevailing at 1,526 votes and the “No” count falling short at 1,058.... Read more
Good Turnout for Grant County Primary Election
Local News June 8, 2016 0
South Dakota held its primary election yesterday, June 7. Local voter turnout was 49.4%. Out of 5,295 eligible voters in Grant County, 2,617 cast their ballots. “I was hoping for closer to 60%,” said Grant County Auditor Karen Layher. “But it was still a good turnout for a primary... Read more
Results of the June 7th Election
Local News June 7, 2016 1
The Valley Express is at the Grant County Courthouse and will continue to keep you updated as the results come in. Update: 9:38 PM – 18/18 Precincts have reported. Results are now final. Referendum 2016-1 County Commissioner District 2 – Democratic Primary County Commissioner District... Read more
NAPA Auto Parts of Milbank celebrated their 5 Year Anniversary today. A free-will pork loin sandwich lunch was served with proceeds going to the St. Williams & Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk Team “The Pit Crew.” Guests in attendance also had the opportunity to view the Ron Capps NHRA Funny Car. Pictured beside... Read more
Construction Begins On Fourth Street Milbank
Local News June 7, 2016 0
With summer upon us, so is road construction season. The final phase of the Fourth Street reconstruction project is underway in Milbank. The final section of the street from Highway 12 south to Park Avenue began with the road being ground down into millings, according to project manager Darin Thiele.... Read more
Milbank High School released its fourth quarter honor roll today. Students receiving honors include the following: PERFECTION – 4.0 FRESHMEN – Nathan Loutsch, Jordan Riley, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth Schwenn, Taylor Thue and Kim Van Sambeek. SOPHOMORES – Bermet Artykbaeva, Jonathan Ash, Angela Hoeke, Madison Liebe, Christina Lusk, Lauren McDonald,... Read more
Emanuel Lutheran Members Serve At The Banquet
Local News June 6, 2016 0
Nearly 40 members of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank volunteered at The Banquet in Sioux Falls Saturday, June 4. The Banquet serves 13 meals a week to people in need of nourishment. Volunteer groups cook the meals, serve the meals, clean up afterwards and cover the cost of the... Read more
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk core committee has announced its recent donation of $40,000 to Northeast South Dakota Healthcare Foundation (NESDHCF) towards the purchase of a new 3D mammography machine the Milbank Area Hospital Avera recently acquired. The core committee met with teams about plans back... Read more
