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
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
Gene Sprung
Obituaries November 6, 2023 0
Gene Sprung, age 89, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Methodist Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, November... 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
Marlys Hamann
Obituaries November 4, 2023 0
Marlys Hamann, age 89, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
