The annual Veterans Day program took place at the Milbank Armory with a capacity crowd on hand on Friday, November 10. Captain LaDean Bunkers, a retired member of the United States Navy, was the keynote speaker for the event. He talked of his days in the military and said, “If I... Read more

A highly anticipated part of the Snow Queen Festival is the announcement of the Mystery Snowman. Daily clues were given on The Valley Express in the days prior to the Festival which revealed pieces of information leading readers closer to the identity of the Snowman.  Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren... Read more

The Valley Express sponsored an evening of glitz and glamour Saturday night at the annual Milbank Snow Queen Festival. Katie Vander Wal was crowned the new 2018 Miss Milbank. She is the daughter of Paul and Dawn Vander Wal. Katie was sponsored by Dakota Country Feed & Seed, First Bank... Read more

The annual Veterans Day program in Milbank is scheduled for Friday, November 10, at 11 a.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. The public is encouraged to attend. The program is made possible by members of the American Legion Post #9 and Auxiliary, VFW Post #3486 and Auxiliary, Disabled American... Read more

Mavis J. Storry, age 92, resident of Arlington Heights, IL, died on November 8, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 13, in Palatine, IL. Interment will be in Strandburg, SD on Wednesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Elmer Brinkman officiating at the graveside service. Mavis... Read more

The annual Grant County 4-H recognition event took place Sunday, November 5, at Milbank High School. Eight youth completed their 4-H career. Each year individuals, businesses or organizations are recognized for their contributions to the program. According to Sara Koepke, Grant County 4-H Youth Program Advisor, Friends of 4-H award... Read more

Brittany Preller, Milbank High School senior, won first place in the local 2017 Voice of Democracy essay contest. The competition has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars premier scholarship program since 1947. This year’s theme is American History: Our Hope for the Future. Preller continues on to compete in the... Read more

Parents of kindergarten through eighth grade students are invited to a Parents, Pizza, and Pointers session on Tuesday, November 14, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Koch Elementary School in the cafeteria. The session focuses on bullying. Milbank’s school nurse, Brenda Nomeland; school counselor Julie Nolz; and school psychologist, Jill Lear will... Read more