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 (8... Read more

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 news... Read more

Stanley Zych, age 96 of Graceville died May 29, 2017, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Father David Breu will officiate and burial will be in the Graceville Consolidated Cemetery, with military... Read more

Food and family intertwine in the 2017 One Book South Dakota selection, “Kitchens of the Great Midwest” by J. Ryan Stradal. The Babes and Bob Book Club, along with the Grant County Public Library, will host a reading discussion on the book on Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at... Read more

Elsie Emma Steffan, age 90, died on May 20, 2017, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. The celebrant will be Father David Breu. Visitation will be take place at... Read more

As the saying goes, “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” Jody Ninneman owner of Shape, Wrap and Roll salon in Milbank, could have written that. Jody grew up in salons owned by her mother, Bev Argo. Bev operated home salons for 22 years. She opened... Read more

A total of $1,031,614 in scholarships was awarded to MHS seniors during Awards Day on May 10. It was an increase of over $180,000 from last year. “These students are truly blessed by our community which gives so much back to education,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly remarkable.... Read more

Ronald Van Hoorn Sr., age 66 of Milbank died May 6, 2017, in Roberts County, SD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, from 5 –... Read more

Roger Anderson, 76, of Ortonville died April 30, 2017, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor Ailsa Odom will officiate and burial at a later date will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation... Read more

One of the top speakers in America, V.J. Smith will present The Richest Man in Town on Thursday, May 4, at noon and 6:30 p.m. at Speedway Event Center. Smith is often referred to as the speaker who makes people think, laugh, reflect and be emotionally moved by a message.... Read more