Senior Garrett Mertens and Junior Emmett Hanson were selected as NEC All-Conference players for 2023. Senior Jayden Johnson and Junior Jesse Schneck each received an honorable mention. The awards are voted on by the head coaches in the conference. Brian Allmendinger, head coach for the Bulldogs, included his comments... Read more
Warren and Eloise Falk of rural Stockholm say, “This spud’s for you!” The Falks harvested an estimated 4,000 pounds of potatoes from their farm this fall. The potatoes are given to friends and family, but most are destined for those in need and go to the Grant County Food... Read more
Pat DeFea Named True Friend of Education
Local News November 14, 2023 0
Pat DeFea was named the True Friends of Education Award winner for 2023-2024. Robin Schuelke, a member of the Milbank Education Association and MHS math teacher, presented the award to DeFea during the regular meeting of the Milbank School District Board of Education on Monday, November 13. Schuelke said,... Read more
Kristy Liebe, the new owner of the Flower Shoppe in downtown Milbank, collected 217 cans of food and $76 during the store’s annual rose promotion. “I delivered them to the food pantry yesterday,” Liebe said. All last week, shoppers were given the opportunity to use cans of food for the Grant County Food... Read more
Schuelke and Schmieg Earn Second at Roosevelt Sweepstakes
Local News November 14, 2023 0
Kathy Tyler, head coach for the MHS debate teams, said, “After a grueling day, Max Schuelke brought home the second-place trophy in Lincoln-Douglas.” Tanen Schmieg placed second in novice Lincoln-Douglas, and Bri Hicks placed fourth. The Milbank debaters earned the awards at the Roosevelt Sweepstakes Tournament in Sioux Falls... Read more
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
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
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
