The Milbank Community Transit will soon be driving a new van. The purchase is being made possible by a $25,000 collaborative donation from Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, East River Electric Power Cooperative, CoBank, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The new van will replace the 2002 van that has racked... Read more
Interns Invited To Survivor Milbank
Local News June 9, 2016 0
The Grant County Development Corporation is hosting its second annual Survivor Milbank Thursday, June 16. “The intent is to bring together the young interns and employees new to the area for a fun, informational, get-to-know-us event,” explained GCDC executive director Bobbie Bohlen. The event will begin at 3 p.m.... Read more
Join Dr. Mark Bierschbach and staff in welcoming Dr. Travis Bjordahl to the dental team. The Meet and Greet is planned for Thursday June 9 from 4:00-8:00pm at Windwater Suites-1203 East 4th Avenue in Milbank. The public is welcome to attend. Read more
Local Leaders React to Ordinance Vote
Local News June 8, 2016 0
Interested voters were on hand at the Grant County Courthouse as precincts turned in their ballots during the June 7 primary election. The much anticipated vote to approve or disapprove Ordinance 2016-1 resulted in the “Yes” votes prevailing at 1,526 votes and the “No” count falling short at 1,058.... Read more
Good Turnout for Grant County Primary Election
Local News June 8, 2016 0
South Dakota held its primary election yesterday, June 7. Local voter turnout was 49.4%. Out of 5,295 eligible voters in Grant County, 2,617 cast their ballots. “I was hoping for closer to 60%,” said Grant County Auditor Karen Layher. “But it was still a good turnout for a primary... Read more
Results of the June 7th Election
Local News June 7, 2016 1
The Valley Express is at the Grant County Courthouse and will continue to keep you updated as the results come in. Update: 9:38 PM – 18/18 Precincts have reported. Results are now final. Referendum 2016-1 County Commissioner District 2 – Democratic Primary County Commissioner District... Read more
NAPA Auto Parts of Milbank celebrated their 5 Year Anniversary today. A free-will pork loin sandwich lunch was served with proceeds going to the St. Williams & Whetstone Insurance Cancer Walk Team “The Pit Crew.” Guests in attendance also had the opportunity to view the Ron Capps NHRA Funny Car. Pictured beside... Read more
Four golfers from the Milbank High School girls golf team completed their top round of the season and punched their tickets to the State Class A golf tournament during the Region 1A meet in Salem Tuesday, May 31. Earning a Region 1A medal and a place at state were... Read more
Ready To Fish At Lake Farley?
Local News June 2, 2016 2
Lake Farley is set and ready for fisherman to enjoy their favorite past time. “The theory is that Lake Farley is just open for kids to fish,” stated city administrator Jason Kettwig. “But that is not the case, it is open to anyone.” The City of Milbank and the... Read more
