Plexiglass panels painted with bright happy faces and lopsided grins triggered real grins from the students at St. Lawrence School. Sarah Weinberg was part of the inspiration. Sarah sponsored by the LIFE grouped, helped students explore the world through painting. Students were paired for the project and each painted a... Read more

The City of Milbank’s year-end singles and doubles racquetball tournaments took place at Unity Square. On March 27, the doubles team of Jerry Bury and Chris Batchelor earned the championship title. In the singles division, champions included: Greg Cantine in the “A” division, Terry LaVoi in the “B”division, Chris Batchelor... Read more

Lester Schimmel, age 83 of Milbank died April 5, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church. Rev. Kent Groethe and Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery... Read more

At 3:53 a.m. on Monday, April 2, the Milbank Fire and Rescue a Department was dispatched to the home of Dennis and Arlene Fonder at 14241 479th Avenue. Upon arrival, the rescue team found fire in the attached garage of the home. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke said, “The fire was in... Read more

Milbank High School has issued the third quarter honor rolls for the 2017-18 school year. Students named to the list include the following: PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN:  Hali Essington, DeAndre French, Jenna Johnson, Amaya Street, Madelyn Thue, Jessica VanPeursem, Peyten Wiese. SOPHOMORES:  Noah Mursu, Tracy Pillatzki, Danica Schulte. JUNIORS: Sara Capp, Kevin Koik, Nathan... Read more

National Library Week is April 8-14. The theme for 2018 is Libraries Lead. To celebrate, Grant County Library patrons are invited to enter to win door prizes, complete activity sheets for awards, and attend events. (Look for a complete event calendar here on the Valley Express.) The library in Milbank... Read more

Graveside services, with military honors, are scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Mound Cemetery. Urban T. Stolpman, 97, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2017 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on Oct. 10, 1920 in Rosen, MN to the late Theresa (Voight)... Read more

Raymond M. Bergeson, age 95 resident of Ortonville, died March 30, 2018.. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 6, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Pastor David Tonn will officiate and burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, one... Read more

DUE TO THE WEATHER, ALLEN’S FUNERAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 2:00 PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Allen Radtke, age 83 of rural Twin Brooks died April 2, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00 P. at Central United Methodist... Read more

Should you plan to take your boat or your ice shack to the fishing opener? District conservation officer supervior of Game, Fish, and Parks, Jamie Pekelder, predicts the ice will remain on Big Stone Lake another two weeks. Pekelder says his office determines the Ice Out as being able to... Read more