$132,000 Raised at The Annual Cancer Walk
Local News June 14, 2017 1
It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk hosted another successful event on Friday, June 9. The organization has raised approximately $132,000 since August 1, 2016, in celebration of its 20th year. The 2017 walk was cut short by high winds, but attendees nevertheless enjoyed live music, great food, games,... Read more
A downed power line due to this evening’s storm has led to a fire and multiple explosions on Drake Avenue in Milbank. Check The Valley Express for a full report on this fire and more storm damage as details unfold! Video Provided Courtesy of Josh Hoeke. Read more
Three businesses have settled into their new spaces at the newly renovated 222 Main building on Main Street in Milbank. The historic structure, most recently known as Bien Pharmacy, was renovated by owner Mark Leddy of Five Star Enterprises, LLP. Directors of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Laura... Read more
USA Baseball revealed the 2017 Golden Spikes Award semi-finalists and Jake Adams made the list! Jake is an All-American infielder on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes team. He is also the son of Milbank natives, Bob and Laurie (Unzen) Adams and the grandson of Suzanne Unzen, the late Matt... Read more
Jeff Loutsch Named Scoutmaster of the Year
Local News June 13, 2017 0
Scoutmaster Jeff Loutsch of Milbank received the Scoutmaster of the Year Award for the Northstar District in the Sioux Council. Loutsch has been the Scoutmaster of Troop 45 for five years. Loutsch also served as the Assistant Scoutmaster, Cub Master, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Assistant Den Leader. His... Read more
Laura Kelly, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director, announced due to inclement weather, the Farmers Market that is part of the newly created Downtown Tuesdays in Milbank will be moved to the patio of Speedway Bar and Grill. Planned events and activities within the various participating businesses will... Read more
The Milbank Lions Club is pleased to announce they have passed the Milbank Snow Queen Festival crown to The Valley Express. This November, The Valley Express will stage the 2018 Snow Queen Festival, which has been an institution in Milbank since 1963. Kathy Ward, co-owner of The Valley Express... Read more
“Charitable organizations wishing to request funds from Grant County Combined Appeal have until Monday, June 19, to file their applications,” stated Kerry Fish. Fish is the chairperson for the 2017-2018 Grant County Combined Appeal campaign. Applications were mailed to recipients of the 2017 campaign and other interested groups. All... Read more
Bella Radermacher, four-year-old daughter of Tabitha and Travis Radermacher of Ortonville, is an inspiration to princesses everywhere. Bella was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer on April 28, after her parents discovered a bump on her stomach. “We went to the doctor thinking it was a little hernia,” said... Read more
Ron Milbank arrives in Milbank at noon this Saturday. Everyone is invited to meet and welcome him. The group will begin congregating at 11:30-11:45 at the Grist Mill. “Ron is on a 2000 mile journey to benefit the MHS endowment fund and put Milbank, South Dakota on the map, too,”... Read more
