The South Dakota Army National Guard’s 740th Transportation Company of Milbank was presented a National Guard Superior Unit Award, June 20, during annual training at Camp Guernsey, WY. The Superior Unit Award is given to units who meet highly enforced military standards in the areas of personnel, training, and readiness.... Read more

Sharon Wellnitz of Milbank was presented the Susie Radigan Award during the 2016 VFW State Convention in Deadwood June 9-12. This was the second consecutive year she earned the award. She received the award in recognition of her service as an outstanding district president. “I am honored to receive this... Read more

The Lake Farley Summer Events Series has been redesigned for 2016. It takes off this Saturday when Q-Fest and the Ski Show hit the park in Milbank. “We are excited to get rolling,” said Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Laura Kelly. “It will be fun a day.” Q-Fest heats... Read more

Progress has been made on the road construction project along Fourth Street from Highway 12 to Park Drive. According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig, the underground work is completed with all pipes installed. “We are waiting for the bacteria water test results to come back,” he explained. “Once that passes,... Read more

The Milbank Firechiefs amateur baseball team is firing on all cylinders. They added three more wins to their record this week. The Chiefs have compiled a 10-2 record with wins over Aurora, Castlewood, and Clear Lake. Milbank hosted Aurora Wednesday, June 15, and battled to an 11-7 win. Aurora led... Read more

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley tells The Valley Express that progress has been made in the investigation of the murder of Tess Morgan Monae White. A landowner found the body of the 25-year-old in a farm field in western Grant County on May 17th. White was from West Allis, WI.... Read more

The Milbank junior teener baseball team captured two wins over Webster Tuesday, June 21, on the road. Milbank secured an 8-3 win in the first game and a 15-10 victory in the second. In the opening game of the day, the locals used a big fifth inning to close out... Read more

Dr. Travis Bjordahl began his dental career June 13, at Bierschbach Dental in Milbank. “I am excited to have Dr. Travis join our team,” said Dr. Mark Bierschbach, owner. “Adding him to the practice gives us the opportunity to treat patients more effectively and efficiently with expanded services possible. I... Read more

Twenty-nine teams did their best to pen three cattle of the same number during Saturday’s Whetstone Valley Rodeo Association’s team penning event. It was a perfect night, but the cattle were on the feisty side. Three teams accomplished the task, while four teams were able to pen one or two... Read more