Kenneth J. Simonitch, age 92, of Ortonville, MN, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on December 2nd at St. William’s Care Center (Milbank).  His loving wife of 70 years was present at his side. A private family service for Ken will be held at First English Lutheran Church on Monday,... Read more

Fred Lockwood, age 89, of Ortonville, died on November, 29 at Ortonville Area Health Services A private service will be held for Fred with his immediate family. A Celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021. Inurnment will be in Mound Cemetery Frederick Leigh Lockwood was born... Read more

Give local cheer the green light. And red ones, too. And how about some twinkly ones? The Grant County Courthouse, Grant County Extension Service, and a variety of community organizations are launching Christmas in the Park this year to brighten the city of Milbank and lift everyone’s spirits.  Lighted displays will be featured... Read more

The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and six... Read more

The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milbank Police Department held a Socktober collect-athon to gather outerwear for local residents in need. Corey Hooth officer of the Milbank Police Department said, “34 jackets and sweatshirts, 89 hats, 67 pairs of gloves or mittens, and six... Read more

Who’s That Bulldog? It’s Madi Thue, a senior at MHS and a member of the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team. Those who know Madi realize she is passionate about whatever she does. Those who don’t know her as well might think she’s shy and quiet. But get her on the volleyball court... Read more

Hallie Schulte is The Valley Express MVP for the week of October 26-31. Hallie is a sophomore on the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team, and in her third season on varsity. Hallie plays the libero position and wears the gold jersey. As the libero, she is a defensive specialist and can only play... Read more

MHS senior Allison Leddy says she is a farm girl who loves to run. “I’ve lived on a farm all my life and have been running since I was little.” Her ah-ha moment came when she was in sixth grade and ran in a 5K race with her aunt. “When I got... Read more

Nick and Ashlynn Batchelor led the Bulldogs cross country teams to medalist honors at the 2020 South Dakota State Class A Cross Country Meet in Rapid City today, Saturday, October 24.  Nick finished fourth for the boys’ team with a time of 17:00.97. Ashlynn placed fifth for the girls’ team... Read more

Things often run in families. In the Batchelor family, running runs in the family.  Nick, James, and Ashlynn Batchelor, all joined the MHS varsity cross country teams. This season, they gave most of their opponents a run for their money and racked up records and awards. They helped both teams... Read more