The Milbank Bulldog boys golf team improved their team score during the Northeast Conference meet in Aberdeen on Monday, August 26. The Dawgs finished fifth in the team standings with a 438. “First of all, what a treat for the boys to get to play at Moccasin Creek,” stated head... Read more

Over 200 families have food in their cupboards thanks to the food giveaway sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota on August 21. Brenda Maass, co-coordinator of the event for GCCSC, says, “We received the most food ever from Feeding South Dakota – nearly four... Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council partners again with Feeding South Dakota on Wednesday, August 21. The free food giveaway will be held at the Grant County 4-H exhibit building from 4:30 – 6 p.m or until the food is gone. Food is given to any family in need. Volunteers... Read more

Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) was recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for superior performance in quality and patient safety as part of MHA’s Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN). MHA was chosen to participate in HIIN as one of 16 national, regional, or state organizations selected by the U.S.... Read more

Cross Country Coach for the Milbank Bulldogs, Eric Townsend, reminds runners August 15, is the start of the 2019 season. Boys and girls planning to participate must complete their physicals or physical updates by August 15. He encourages runners to continue or start running independently before official practice begins, and... Read more

The 2019 Farley Fest Country Concert is this Saturday night and Cosette Mau will be in the front row when Tyler Farr and the Swon Brothers take the stage. Cosette is the winner of two VIP tickets from The Valley Express. Cosette and her guest now go to the concert... Read more

Dr. Robert Ross, a physician at Ortonville Area Health Services for 42 years, is the 2019 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and the Minnesota Rural Health Association. Dr. Ross – more commonly known as Dr.... Read more

Farley Fest continues! It’s the biggest weekend of Summer 2019, and it’s just around the corner on August 2-3. As the Tyler Farr song goes – “Chicks, Trucks, and Beer.” It’s that and a whole lot more, including great country music, food, and outdoor fun for the kids. And, it’s... Read more

Daniel Kovach, age 85, of Milbank, died on July 12, 2019, at Avantara Milbank. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Rev. Kent Groethe will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Milbank City Cemetery. Daniel Kovach was... Read more

July 2 was a milestone in the history of the Valley Queen Cheese Factory in Milbank. Employees watched as the first two vats of white cheddar cheese moved through the company’s new make room and packaging room. “The production run kicked off a month-long startup of new cheesemaking equipment recently... Read more