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

Laurie Folk, director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, announced the winners of the Love Local Passport event. Shoppers and business owners reported they got to know each other better, had fun boosting the local economy, and found great deals, too. First Choice Real Estate, Pipestone Systems, and The... Read more

William R. Voeltz, age 82, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on April 4, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Pastor Barbara McKewin will... Read more