Although temperatures dropped into the 20s, nearly 700 kids braved the cold to ghost to Treat Street on Halloween night in downtown Milbank. According to Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Chamber that sponsors the annual event, about 38 businesses and organizations contributed to the festivities. “Treat Street is another great example... Read more
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
Rachel Schulte Reaches Volleyball Milestone – 1000 Kills and 1000 Digs
Milbank Area Volleyball November 6, 2023 0
Rachel Schulte’s motto might be: If one is good; two is better! Maybe that’s a natural theory for her because she’s a twin. Maybe she just tries harder. Rachel, a senior at MHS, not only notched the milestone of 1000 career kills for the Lady Bulldogs’ offense, she supersized... Read more
Maybe you missed it, but Esther and Jeorge Ramirez of MIlbank would never miss setting up a candlelit altar in their home for Dia de los Muertos. Also called the Day of the Dead, the holiday is a Mexican tradition that Esther and Joerge have been celebrating all their... Read more
MHS Volleyball Team Ends Season with Best Record in Seven Years
Milbank Area Volleyball November 6, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team ended their year in Region 1A postseason action against Roncalli on Thursday November 2. Six seniors — Kaitlyn Huber, Abigail Pillatzki, Shaylee Schuchard, Rachel Schulte, Skyler Skoog, and Hailey Zinter — played the last game of their high school careers. They were assisted by... 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
Who will become the 60th Milbank Snow Queen? Find out on Saturday, November 11. The Valley Express will crown Miss Milbank 2024 during the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Snow Queen Festival. Experience a winter wonderland and watch the 17 high school seniors vie for the title. See the... 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
