Firefighters Courage Written in Stone
Local News October 27, 2015 0
Almost every boy imagines he will grow up to become a fireman. He envisions he has the strength and courage to selflessly rush into danger to save someone else. Few ever realize their dream; the ones who do have their mettle tested time and again. Milbank Fire and Rescue... Read more
ViDella VanErem
Obituaries October 26, 2015 0
ViDella VanErem, age 85 of Milbank died October 25, 2015, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Keith Bicknase will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation... Read more
New South Dakota license plate design for 2016 unveiled
State News October 26, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. — An image of the new license plate design for the 2016 South Dakota license plate reissue was unveiled. The current plate design has identified South Dakota motor vehicles since 2006. Many existing plates are succumbing to age, damage and loss of reflectivity, all of which can... Read more
Parent-Teacher conferences for the Milbank School District Conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 26, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 28, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Students will be released from school early both days. Koch School students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Middle school and... Read more
Michael Wojahn
Obituaries October 25, 2015 0
Michael Wojahn, age 61 of Big Stone City died October 23, 2015, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 11 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank... Read more
The local Cub and Boy Scouts will be collecting bags of food Saturday morning at 9 a.m. as part of its “Scouting for Food” Drive. Clear plastic bags were hung on door handles throughout the community last weekend. Those wishing to contribute may leave the filled bag in clear... Read more
Phil and Kristi Seehafer, owners of Seehafer Ace Hardware in Milbank, are celebrating their grand opening today with a ribbon cutting, door prizes and grand opening deals throughout the weekend. In conjunction with the grand opening, a chili feed will be held today and Saturday from 11 AM- 2... Read more
Gerald “Jerry” Diekmann
Obituaries October 22, 2015 0
Gerald “Jerry” Diekmann, age 62, of Clinton, MN, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, with Fr. Brian Oestreich officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
The Valley Express caught up with Stephanie Pillatzki, Dori Bolstad, and Janel Sandvig just long enough to get them to smile and say, “Cheese.” The trio is busy preparing the new Valley Queen Cheese Store for its opening on Main Street. The doors will open November 9 and remain open through... Read more
Football Preview: The Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Football October 21, 2015 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs will battle it out on the gridiron with the Madison Bulldogs Thursday night in the final game of the regular season. The Madison Bulldogs are undefeated this season with an 8-0 record going into this matchup. The past two seasons Madison has been the Class... Read more
