USDA to Pay Farmers for Livestock Losses
Local News March 14, 2019 1
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) that provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. LIP... Read more
The Valley Queen Board of Directors has approved an investment of $1.6 million into the Valley Queen Company Stock Profit Sharing Plan & Trust. The plan, which was created in 2017 and unveiled to employees in March of 2018, contributes company stock to eligible employees’ retirement accounts, making employees... Read more
MHS Debaters Chosen as Alternates for National Tournament
Local News March 12, 2019 0
The Milbank Debate Team participated in the National Qualifier Student Congress Tournament in Sioux Falls on March 5. According to MHS Head Debate Coach Caitlyn Oien, “Claire Mischel was voted an Outstanding Speaker and is a first alternate for the national tournament. Lars Andersen received an Outstanding Speaker Award... Read more
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 10
Local News March 9, 2019 0
Spring. You might not be thinking spring as you look out the window today, but it’s that time of the year again. Time to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Most clocks turn back automatically if they are part of an electronic device.... Read more
BREAKING: Superintendent Tim Graf Resigns
Local News March 9, 2019 0
Superintendent Tim Graf announced today he is resigning his position as superintendent of the Milbank School District. Graf will move to Harrisburg, South Dakota and assume the duties of superintendent there effective July 1. Longtime Harrisburg superintendent Jim Holbeck will retire at the end of the school year. Graf... Read more
Tyler Farr will headline the Farley Fest country concert this summer. The concert sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce is booked for Saturday, August 3. Tickets to the concert are on sale now. General admission is $37.50 – bring your own chair or blanket. VIP tickets are... Read more
Minnwest Bank Launches Women in Agriculture Series on International Women’s Day
Local News March 8, 2019 0
Minnwest Bank launched its Women in Agriculture blog series today, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. The series features articles from interviews with women at work every day in agronomy, genetic plant science, education, nonprofit groups, crop production, and agricultural lending. “Our goal is to, not only... Read more
Will Areklett Hired as Valley Queen’s New VP-Finance and Business Analysis
Local News March 5, 2019 0
Will Areklett joined Valley Queen Cheese as the new Vice President-Finance and Business Analysis on March 4. He is responsible for finance, accounting, business analysis, and information technology. Areklett brings extensive experience in finance, operations management, and information technology in both dairy and food processing and mid-size and larger... Read more
2019 Solo Vocal and Ensemble Contest Results
Local News March 5, 2019 0
24 vocal soloists, and forty-four ensemble members from the Milbank High School Choir performed in Watertown, South Dakota on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 for the Region III solo and ensemble music contest at Watertown High School. Solo performances were based on the following criteria: tone, intonation, accuracy, interpretation, vocal... Read more
Rachel and Joseph Schulte represented Milbank at the 3rd Annual South Dakota Middle School All-State Orchestra held in Mitchell from February 22 through February 23. Joe was 5th chair and Rachel 11th chair, 1st violin. The young musicians earned their places with the top 32 middle school violinists in... Read more
