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 coaching,... 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 book... 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 of... Read more

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 with... Read more

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 Sutherlin... 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 lives.... Read more

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 8,... Read more

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 in... Read more

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 service... Read more

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 UntalanMacie... Read more