Beverly (Zahn) Fauver, age 83, formerly from Nassau, MN, died on November 28, 2018 in Torrance, CA, due to complications from Alzheimer’s. A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2019, at Nassau Lutheran Cemetery, Nassau, MN, at 2:00 p.m. Beverly was the first-born child to William and Ruth... Read more

Jay Orvik, 68, of Ortonville, MN, passed away June 19, 2019, at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo, ND, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. A Celebration of Life memorial will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the... Read more

Congratulations to Nicole Morton of Milbank! Nicole is the winner of The Valley Express Father’s Day Giveaway! Nicole and her daughters – age 2 and 7- took home an Island of Relaxation, for dad Jesse Morton. Nicole says the gift will be a big surprise for Jesse. Look for him... Read more

The family of Mick and Linda Redmond will host a 50th wedding anniversary open house on Saturday, June 15. The Golden Wedding celebration takes place from 6-9 p.m. on the patio at Speedway in downtown Milbank. All friends and family are invited. The Redmonds were married on June 14, 1969.... Read more

The 22nd Annual It Only Takes a Spark Cancer Walk went the extra mile this year to bring you a winning roster of activities, food, and prizes. It all starts this Friday, June 14 at 5 p.m. at Lake Farley Park in Milbank. Here’s everything you need to know to... Read more

The Incredible Race is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank. Everyone is invited to join together for supper on Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the church. The Bible school classes follow from 6-8 p.m. for kids ages four... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota are co-sponsoring a food giveaway on Wednesday, June 12 at the Grant County 4-H exhibit building in Milbank. The giveaway runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or whenever the food is gone. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. No parking is... Read more

June 4 is the Milbank School District Board of Education election. Polls will be open today until 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Milbank High School. Candidates include Eric Strobl, Tracy Upton (incumbent), and Dick Schwandt (incumbent). The two candidates who receive the most votes will be elected and... Read more

The Grant County FSA reminds producers to report prevented planted and failed acreage. The reporting dates along with other guidelines differ between FSA and crop insurance. Producers need to consult with their insurance agent regarding the crop insurance guidelines. Acres intended to be planted, but due to natural disaster, were... Read more

Koch Elementary School Principal Amy Brandriet announced the names of 23 students chosen for Presidential Academic Achievement Awards. The awards, part of the President’s Education Awards Program (PEAP), are presented on behalf of the President of the United States and the U. S. Secretary of Education. PEAP was founded in... Read more