Therapist John Shirkey Joins OAHS
John Shirkey, MSW, LICSW has joined Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). He is now seeing patients at Northside Medical Clinic. “We are pleased to add additional access to counseling and therapy services here at OAHS by partnering with John Shirkey,” said Liz Sorenson, the clinic’s director. “John’s experience working... Read more
EXIT Realty in Milbank Gives Away $1000 Prize
Judy and Dave Dockter got a surprise phone call Friday evening, January 31. The snowbirds were not expecting a call from up north and certainly not from their realtor, Denice Hooth of EXIT Realty/Leading Edge, telling them they had just won a $1000 gift certificate to Zem’s Furniture &... Read more
Robin Ehlebracht Opens Simply Stunning Hair Studio in Downtown Milbank
Robin Ehlebracht has purchased the former Carolea’s Beauty Salon on Main Street in Milbank. She has renamed the business Simply Stunning Hair Studio, but says, “Like Carolea, I love to help people look their best.” It could be a genetic tendency as Carolea Dikstaal, who retired after more than... Read more
The House  Passes the Vulnerable Child Protection Act
In the House this week we debated and passed: HB1006 – This bill is the result of an Ag land assessment work group. It would allow additional Ag land data (beyond the current soil mapping) to be used to improve the accuracy of assessments. This will give assessors more... Read more
Tracy Pillatzki Chosen MHS January Student of the Month
Tracy Pillatzki, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. Tracy is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Pillatzki. Tracy has been a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track. She is active in band, choir, and HOSA. She also attended... Read more
Harley Zemlicka Wins GeoBee at St. Lawrence School
Students from St. Lawrence School participated in the school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee on January 22. Harley Zemlicka, a fifth grade student, won first place. Carlos Fonder, a sixth grade student, took second place; Rylan Wendland, a fourth grade student, finished in third place. The school competition... Read more
South Dakota Legislature-The Future of SD’s Economy
Week 3 of the South Dakota Legislature has wrapped up. As we in Appropriations continue to hear from agencies on how your tax dollars are spent, we managed to get a brief look into the future of South Dakota’s economy at the meeting Governor’s Economic Advisory Council. We heard... Read more
Milbank Named First Age-Friendly Rural City in Upper Midwest By AARP
Milbank became the first rural city in the upper Midwest and only the second city in South Dakota to be added to AARP’s list of age-friendly communities. Milbank joins Sioux Falls and over 300 other cities nationwide. A recognition ceremony was held in Milbank on Friday, January 31, at... Read more
Milbank Lower Level Scores/Results for January 25 – 30,
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members – Isabella Anderson, Tatum Berry, Emily Wollschlager, Camryn Wiese, Jenna Dexter, Hillary Morton, Josie Adolph, Elsie Seffrood, Ellie Neugebauer, and Madi Loeschke January 28 – Milbank 20, Deuel 30 January 31 – Milbank 19, Ortonville 31 Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team Members –... Read more
MHS Annual Pops Concert Set for February 10
The MHS Music Department presents their annual pops concert on Monday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. The jazz band, colorguard, drumline, and an instrumental ensemble will perform under the direction of Susan Karels. The... Read more