Milbank’s Bent Arrow Shooters competed at the 2022 State 3D Tournament on July 9-10 at the Whitetail Bowman Archery Club in Aberdeen. David Cizadlo won first place in his division. Dwight Peschong took second place in his division, and Josh Anderson and Arnie Veen took third-place honors in their respective divisions. 3D... Read more

At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling. The origin of that saying is unknown, but 24 youth and 10 adults from Central United Methodist Church left Milbank on June 5 to put themselves to the test.   They packed their... Read more

John David Schultz was born June 20, 1960, in Ortonville, MN, to parents Richard and Joyce (Dahlgren) Schultz. Both parents were very active community members with his father a co-owner and founder of local radio station KDIO, while his mother owned and operated The Yardstick Fabric Shop in Ortonville. Growing... Read more

Hope Karels, a junior at MHS and owner of HK Cupcakes, baked over 40 dozen cupcakes to  raise funds for victims of the Castlewood tornado. On Saturday, May 28, Karels set up a pop-up shop at Urban Threads in Milbank, courtesy of owner Lindsey Keller. Shoppers chose from seven flavors: vanilla, oreo,... Read more

Craig Weinberg is running for a seat on the Milbank City Council in Ward Two in the election on June 7.  He sat down with The Valley Express to discuss why he decided to throw his hat in the ring and why he thinks he is the best candidate for... Read more

Patrick Ketz, age 67, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the... Read more

Father Dana Christensen passed away on May 15, 2022, at his home in Milbank surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS.  A Solemn High Requiem Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Father Christensen on Thursday, May 19 beginning at 3:00 p.m.  The Mass will be prayed... Read more

Today, May 4, is International Firefighters Day. It is a day to honor every person brave enough to have ever called themselves a firefighter. As the saying goes, “All men are created equal.Then a few become firemen.” International Firefighters Day awards special honor to firefighters who were lost in the... Read more

The Bulldogs art team was chosen South Dakota’s Best Team at the fine arts exhibition presented by the Dacotah Prairie Museum of Aberdeen.  Liz Vogel, Taryn Dusky, Marion Mischel, Kadence Rausch-Frank, Amelia Pederson, and Grace Weston brought home the school trophy for Milbank. Dusky also won second place in the Student Choice... Read more

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it serves as a reminder that thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community, but everyone has a role to play to help keep children safe. The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored an essay contest to highlight... Read more