The Milbank bowling team competed in South Dakota’s 2023 Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on November 3-4 in Aberdeen. “The team was amazing! We had a lot of fun and success,” said Abbey Trapp, head coach for Milbank. “Thank you to the athletes for working hard, the coaches for... Read more
Olivia Wendland Crowned Miss Milbank 2024
Local News November 12, 2023 0
Olivia Wendland was crowned the 2024 Miss Milbank during the 2023 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS and the daughter of Josh and Susie Wendland, was selected from a field of 17 contestants. Olivia was sponsored by Milbank House Movers, Milbank Area Hospital... Read more
VFW Auxiliary Donates Flags to Milbank High School
Local News November 9, 2023 0
A new flag was flying outside Milbank High School on Friday, November 3, thanks to the VFW Auxiliary, Jo Gilliland, and Phil Seehafer. The flag arrived ahead of the annual Veterans Day program to be held at the Milbank Armory on November 10 at 11 a.m. Gilliland, the chairperson... Read more
All veterans will be honored tomorrow, Friday, November 10, during the annual Veterans Day program at the National Guard Armory in Milbank. The event begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Valley Express extends our appreciation to each veteran for the sacrifices they have made. Freedom... Read more
Did you receive a golden ticket to attend Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed by the MHS Theater Department last Friday and Saturday night? The message was heartwarming, the actors flawlessly delivered their lines, and Willy Wonka and his costume were spot-on. The play, adapted from Roald Dahl’s children’s... Read more
Congratulations to Jan Dietman of Milbank! Jan was the lucky winner of the Minnesota Twins Homer Hanky given away by The Valley Express during the playoffs leading to the 2023 World Series. It just so happens, Jan is an ardent Twins fan. She said “I was so happy to... Read more
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
Mike Gilbertson
Obituaries November 7, 2023 0
Michael “Mike” Gilbertson, age 78, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. A memorial service for Mike will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. A private burial will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Gary. Scott... 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
