Beverly (Grafsgaard) Devoe, 77, of Strandburg, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Poynette, WI. A celebration of life will be held at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg, SD, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Vicar Emelia Enquist will officiate. A time of fellowship and coffee... Read more

Who will be the new Miss Milbank? The Valley Express will host the 62nd  Annual Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, November 15.  Step into a Winter Wonderland of beauty and entertainment. See 18 lovely high school seniors vie for the title of Miss Milbank 2026.  Enjoy the special magic as... Read more

Milbank FFA members competed at the District 1 Leadership Development Events (LDE) Contest in Doland on November 10. Five individuals and two teams qualified for the state event. The state LDE competition will take place in Rapid City on December 7-8. MHS junior Bailey Schwagel was also elected as the... Read more

Veterans and everyone who wants to join in honoring all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime and in peacetime are welcome to attend the annual Veterans Day Program at the MIlbank Armory on Tuesday, November 11. The event begins at 11 a.m.  Major Brandon Frerichs... Read more

To celebrate October as Co-op Month, Whetstone Valley Electric Co-op (WVEC)  held its 18th Annual WVEC Food Drive from October 1 through October 31. Members were encouraged to drop off non-perishable items that were in turn donated to the Grant County Food Pantry. Members who contributed to the food drive ... Read more

Orville Vreim, age 91, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.... Read more

Groceries for Vets is holding a special giveaway on Thursday, Nov 13, in Milbank.  The event starts at 8 a.m. at  Berens Market. Bob Frink, who has been spearheading the giveaways, says, “We’ll have eighty $50-boxes of groceries. Plus, each box will contain a one-pound block of cheese from Valley... Read more

Arthur Novak, 97, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville, MN. A prayer service will begin at... Read more

Eleanor Pavin, age 82, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. A visitation will be held on... Read more

Eight vocalists from MHS joined nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra for the 73rd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra weekend on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and  November 1.  The Denny Sanford Premier Center served as the rehearsal and performance venue for the Grand Concert held... Read more