Ella Sandvig celebrated her 18th birthday with chocolate cheesecake and her fellow contestants during the Milbank Snow Queen Festival on Saturday, November 9. If she blew out the candles in hopes of receiving a list of awards, she got her wish. Ella was chosen as the first runner-up for... Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Winter! Why mumble and grumble about it? Have a good laugh instead with the annual Name a SDDOT Snowplow Contest hosted by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.The contest runs through midnight on Friday, December 6. All South Dakotans are encouraged to... Read more
Piano students of Deb Rausch, Renae Wollschlager, and Sheila Dailie performed in three mini recitals at The Bank coffee shop in downtown Milbank on Saturday, November 9. Musicians included:Back: Jenna Pederson, Olivia Mueller, Isabelle Karels.Middle: Mya Robish, Priya Zemlicka, Remi Homan, Kami Dashiell , Gracyn Huizenga, Maddie Dashiell, Lillian... Read more
The 12-member Bulldog debate team brought home the Class A Sweepstakes trophy from the 32nd Annual McGovern Speech and Debate Tournament held in Mitchell on November 8-9. The team was led by Max Schuelke, who claimed first place in varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate, and Carlos Olivares Zuniga, who captured second... Read more
For 40 years, Dave Myhre – you might have called him the Schwan’s man – has driven a yellow truck and delivered ice cream, frozen food, and treats directly to the doorsteps of thousands of families. On Thursday, November 8, Dave finished his route early and took a final... Read more
MHS FFA Members and Teams Qualify for State
Local News November 14, 2024 0
Milbank FFA members competed at the District 1 Leadership Development Event contest on Monday November 11, in Doland. MHS students secured multiple first and second-place awards to advance to State. Megan Wiese was also elected as the District 1 Reporter for 2024-25. Sara Colombe is the agriculture instructor and... Read more
Melody Kunde Guesses Mystery Snowman to Win $150
Local News November 14, 2024 0
Melody Kunde was the first person to guess the identity of the Mystery Snowman during the celebration of the 2024 Milbank Snow Queen Festival produced by the Valley Express. Melody said when she unraveled the clues, she almost didn’t submit her guess because she was sure someone else had... Read more
Jericho Jones was crowned the new Miss Milbank during the 2024 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Jericho, a senior at MHS, is the daughter of Jenette Benscoter and Dion Jones. She was sponsored by First Bank & Trust, BNJ Electric, and Core 24 Fitness. Ella Sandvig,... Read more
Officer Jake Folk Chosen as a True Friend of Education
Local News November 12, 2024 1
Officer Jake Folk has been named a True Friend of Education by the Milbank Education Association (MEA). Folk received the True Friend of Education Award at the Milbank School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 11. According to Josh Schmeichel, president of MEA, Officer Folk started as... Read more
All interested youth are invited to join Milbank Area Youth Wrestlers. Never wrestled? Haven’t wrestled for several years? Not a problem. It is never too late to get involved in the MIlbank wrestling community. A registration and parent meeting will be held in the lunchroom of Milbank Elementary School... Read more
