Janet Schad Zemlicka Closes Zem’s to End Era of Six Generations of Bakers
Local News November 7, 2023 2
Janet Schad Zemlicka closed the oven door for the last time at her bakery, Zem’s Fresh Starts in Milbank, on Saturday, October 28. Janet represents the fourth generation of six generations of bakers in the Schad family that together have delighted Milbank sweet-tooths for over 100 years. Janet started... Read more
MHS Wins Sweepstake Trophy at Golden Eagle Tourney
Local News November 6, 2023 0
Milbank debaters and oral interp students teamed up to win the Class A Sweepstakes trophy at the Aberdeen Golden Eagle Tournament on Friday and Saturday, November 3-4. Max Schuelke earned first in varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate and Bri Hicks took first in novice Lincoln-Douglas debate. Kiera Steffen came in second... Read more
Milbank Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll Released
Local News November 2, 2023 0
Milbank Middle School has named students to the first nine weeks honor roll of the 2023-2024 school year. Students named to the list are as follows:Grade 8Distinction 3.800 or higher GPABianca BerryKaitlyn BrandenburgerAddison BrownArmando ChanLydia GallDarin HagenBrooke HendricksKeaton JohnsonAndrew KarelsPierce MathiasonWill MuellenbachGage NewstrandAdison PauliBelle PauliTate PewAvery SchunemanEmmett SnazaBree TownsendRaina... Read more
Hicks and Schmieg Tie for Third at Brookings Debate
Local News November 2, 2023 0
Bri Hicks and Tanen Schnieg, Lincoln-Douglas teammates and members of the MHS novice debate team, tied for third place at the Brookings Novice Tournament on October 30. Hicks and Schmieg each won two of their three rounds. The public forum teams also opened their season at the Brookings tourney. Preston... Read more
MHS Students Perform in All-State Concert
Local News November 1, 2023 0
The 71st Annual South Dakota High School All-State Chorus and Orchestra Concert was presented on Saturday, October 28, at The Monument in Rapid City. Milbank High School was represented by 10 students, including two mixed-vocal quartets and two violinists. The violinists, Joe and Rachel Schulte, were each presented with a... Read more
Milbank High School Announces Honor Roll
Local News November 1, 2023 0
Milbank High School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Students receiving honors include the following:PERFECTION 4.0FRESHMEN:Mason Allen, Thomas Bass, Ivy Dreis, Morgean French, Debrianna Hicks, Mack Koplin, Perla Martinez Ayala, Jeter Scoular, Liam Street, Cody Wiik.SOPHOMORES:Alex Baugh, Jonathan DeBoer, Jacy Dexter, Olivia Foell, Carter... Read more
MHS Dairy Team Heads to Nationals
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Have you ‘herd”? The Milbank FFA Dairy Cattle Team left Milbank this morning. They are headed to the 2023 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. You might have noticed their departure as members of the Milbank Fire Department turned out to give them a warm send off. Although... Read more
Brian Sandvig Honored for Leading South Dakota Chamber and Industry Board
Local News October 31, 2023 0
Brian Sandvig was recognized for his leadership role on the board of directors of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sandvig was presented with a plaque at the group’s annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, October 24 in Sioux Falls. Sandvig, CFO of Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank,... Read more
MHS Students to Perform in 71st All-State Chorus and Orchestra
Local News October 24, 2023 0
Two Milbank High School mixed vocal quartets and two Milbank instrumentalists will join nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra during the 71st Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on October 27-28. Milbank students include : First row– Amelia Peterson (tenor alternate), Hope Karels (alto), Rachel Schulte (violin), Nadia... Read more
Bulldogs Add to MHS Records at State Cross Country Meet
Local NewsMilbank Area Cross Country October 24, 2023 0
Both Bulldog teams raced in South Dakota’s 2023 State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 21, in Sioux Falls. The boys team brought home fourth place, and the girls took ninth. They competed in what Coach Eric Townsend said he considers “possibly the most talented Class A field ever.”... Read more
