Do you like to draw or sketch? Want to unleash your inner Picasso but don’t know where to go for inspiration and encouragement? Join the art club! The art club, called the Whetstone Valley Artists, has been in existence since the 1960’s. Betty Binsfield a charter member who still regularly... Read more

Larry “Rudy” Rudebusch, age 68, of Corona, died on July 7, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private family inurnment... Read more

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed several changes to refuges and seasonal no-boating areas. The commission aims to simplify regulations to allow for easier participation in these areas. The GFP Commission will consider the adoption of these proposals in Pierre on July 11. To comment in... Read more

Don’t forget to send us a line! Send in your fishing photos to the Jimmy Gesswein Reel Fisherman Contest. The Valley Express will publish the photo of your catch and enter you in the weekly drawing. Winners take home bragging rights and a brand new lure! Include your name, phone... Read more

At Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS), we’re proud of our community and playing a key role in the health of people in our area,” says Dave Rogers, CEO of OAHS. The 2018 U.S. News Healthiest Communities Honor roll agreed. It placed Big Stone County – one of only 36 communities... Read more

Ronald  Bohn, age 69, of Milbank, died July 3, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Tim Rynearson will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday,... Read more

Gerald Boerger, age 82, of Milbank, died July 3, 2018, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank... Read more

South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Merriman reminds people to be careful with fireworks during the 4th of July holiday. Sale of fireworks began Wednesday, June 27, and can be purchased until Thursday, July 5. It is legal to discharge fireworks through Sunday, July 8. Fire Marshal Merriman says, “Most years,... Read more

William “Bill” Oswood, age 62, of Big Stone City, SD, died July 2, 2018, at his home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018, at 2pm at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Friday. Rev. David... Read more

Ruth Schneck, age 93, of Clinton, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, in the Clinton Care Center. Memorial services for Ruth will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 11am at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held Friday, July 20, from 5 to 7pm at... Read more