Miss Milbank 2025 Jericho Jones and everyone involved in The Valley Express 2024 Snow Queen Festival wish all of Milbank a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Jericho and Little Miss Milbank 2025 Hawley Kirchberg joined Santa and his reindeer at the Milbank Hospital Avera’s Holiday Magic. The... Read more
The private music studio of Susan Karels held a recital at Peaceful Pines on December 17. The young pianists shared traditional Christmas carols and songs. Musicians included:Submitted Photos: Front Row – Addison VanLith, Jose Sanchez, Sofia Cano, and Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga.Second Row – Abril Ayala Ramirez, Mrs. Karels, Darin... Read more
Piano students of Sheila Dailie presented their Christmas recital at the American Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 14. A potluck supper was served after the recital. Students Participating:Submitted Photo: Back – Natalie Thaden, Savannah Berg, Violet Johnson, Lydia Gall, and Macy Mueller.Middle – Liam Koepke, Andrew Karels,... Read more
Senior Jessel Stengel has been chosen as the December Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Sarah and Gino Untalan and Eric Stengel. Jessel is active in student council, yearbook, and National Honor Society. She also works at Out of School Time (OST)... Read more
The Milbank Middle School Student Council challenged the entire school to a Penny War to raise $1,500 to purchase gifts for local Angel Tree youth. The battle escalated into an epic clash that resulted in a mountain of pennies. The coins totaled $3500. Mr. Townsend’s sixth- grade homeroom class... Read more
Senior Gemma Street has been chosen as the November Student of the Month at MHS. She is the daughter of Jesse and Nikki Street. Gemma is involved in gymnastics, track, football cheer, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, colorguard, and choir. She also serves as the chapter vice... Read more
The students of Renae Wollschlager held their annual Christmas piano recital at Central Church in Milbank on Saturday, December 14. Musicians who were available also played in “mini recitals” at Peaceful Pines and the Milbank Hospital on Monday, December 16, and at Park Place and The Bank coffee shop... Read more
The 51st Annual Merry TubaChristmas was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. After rehearsals in the morning, the group presented performances at the Dakota Prairie Museum and on Main Street. They performed their finale at Market on the Plaza. This year, the players’ ages ranged from seventh graders... Read more
Milbank Middle School had 27 students complete auditions for the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band. The musicians prepared scales and two etudes in preparation. Spring 2025 marks South Dakota’s 26th Annual Middle School All-State Band Festival. The 2025 edition of the All-State Band will be held in... Read more
The music students of Kristi Seehafer performed their Christmas recitals at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank on Sunday, December 8. Students played a variety of holiday classics. Attendees enjoyed a Christmas reception following each recital. Students who performed in their first recital included Ellie Zubke, Isaac Zubke, Penelope... Read more
