Free Christmas Day Dinner For All
Local News December 23, 2015 0
The 13th annual Free Christmas Day Dinner will be held at the Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank. Everyone is welcome for holiday cheer, fellowship, and food. No reservations are required. The celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 and continues until 1:00 p.m. The traditional Christmas... Read more
Members of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative have been experiencing intermittent power outages and blinks due to ice and fallen trees on the power lines. This is predominantly affecting areas near Sisseton, Agency Village, Wilmot, Summit and Strandburg. Kevin and Cindy Krakow of rural Strandburg experienced a power outage from 4:00 p.m.... Read more
BREAKING: Major Changes To Farley Fest In 2016
Local News December 22, 2015 6
The Valley Express is announcing breaking news related to changes with the traditional Farley Fest weekend. Connie Larson and the Milbank Chamber Board have designed a fun filled upcoming summer for people of all ages. In years past, Farley Fest has had events packed into one weekend. This year, the board... Read more
Jan Storm of Milbank was the lucky winner of $900 in ‘Ol Mill Bucks on Saturday December 19. She is the final winner of The Merry Milbank holiday promotion sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Storm was the second name drawn. Roslyn Reich was chosen first, but was... Read more
Several churches in the community will be celebrating the birth of Christ this week. Here is the complete list of services and events in our community: Central United Methodist Church Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Parkview United Methodist Church Thursday, December 24 -Christmas Eve... Read more
When thinking of Milbank and its tennis programs, one family always comes to mind – the Cantines. Larry and Loretta Cantine, along with sons Kevin, Greg and Scott, were honored as the Northern United States Tennis Association’s 2015 Family of the Year for their countless contributions to the tennis community.... Read more
This year’s Festival of Trees Open House is Thursday, December 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse.” Sixteen beautifully decorated trees showcase local organizations,” said coordinator Sara Koepke, “plus, the courthouse has trimmed two.” The trees are displayed throughout the courthouse foyers and refreshments will be served... Read more
The St. Lawrence Christmas program has been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 18th. The matinee will begin at 1:30 and the evening performance at 7:00. Read more
Jeremy Steffensen, Boyd VanVooren, Kevin Owen and Jake Folk The Grant County Fraternal Order of Police, Inter-lakes Community Action, and the Grant County Child Protection Team will sponsor their annual “Christmas With a Cop” to help local children buy presents for their families. Thirty-two children will go shopping at... Read more
Brent and Lisa Wienk of Milbank were selected as the second winner of the annual Christmas house lighting contest sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. The couple will receive $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. The Wienks reside at 1520 Elmwood Avenue in Milbank. “This is a fun,... Read more
