Dorothy Kleindl
Obituaries January 18, 2016 0
Dorothy Kleindl, age 93, of Graceville, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father David Breu officiating. Burial will follow in the Graceville Consolidated Cemetery.... Read more
The Knights of Columbus will host their annual free throw contest Sunday, January 17, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence school gym. The contest is open to boys and girls ages nine to 14. It’s free and no advance registration is required. “We would like as many kids... Read more
Rounds Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Secretary of State Not to Placate Iran
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 15, 2016 0
PIERRE—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, this week joined his colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry regarding his recent assurances to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif that new Visa Waiver Program (VWP) restrictions would not impact Iranian interests.... Read more
The Year To Act On Education
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 15, 2016 0
The 2016 Legislative Session began this week. This year, I am proposing that South Dakota address the issue of teacher pay. We all know that the key to student achievement is an effective teacher. We also know that South Dakota’s teacher salaries are lowest in the nation and have... Read more
Children Get Set For Kindergarten Registration
Local News January 15, 2016 0
Calling all five-year-olds! It’s time to sign up for school! The Milbank School District has scheduled its kindergarten screening for Friday, January 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Koch Elementary School. The screening is for any child who will be five years of age before September 1,... Read more
Kathleen Schweer
Obituaries January 14, 2016 0
Kathleen Maye Schweer, age 70, of rural Milbank, went to be with her Savior on January 14, 2016. She had recently moved to the Twin Cities to be closer to her children and passed away at Woodwinds Hospital after a lengthy battle with respiratory illness. A memorial service will... Read more
Milbank School Board Meeting Focuses on Legislative Proposals
Local News January 13, 2016 0
A primary topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education Monday, January 11, was Governor Daugaard’s State-of-the-State Address. The address was to be presented the next day, Tuesday, January 12, and a good share of it was expected to be devoted to the Blue... Read more
Dawgs Cruise To Three Dual Wrestling Victories
Milbank Area Wrestling January 13, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs cruised to three dual wrestling victories during a quadrangular meet Tuesday, January 12, at the Milbank Armory to improve to 8-5 on the season. The Dawgs started off the night by dominating Ortonville 64-0. Milbank Area battled Redfield-Doland in its second dual of the evening.... Read more
Tuchscherer Named To All-Shanley Debate Team
Local News January 13, 2016 0
Senior Rebekah Tuchscherer led the Milbank debate team at the 22nd Annual Shanley Debate Tornament in Fargo, ND, Friday, January 8, where she was named to the All-Shanley Team. Tuchscherer earned a medal which honored her for team leadership. The award recipients were nominated by their coaches and voted... Read more
High School Seniors Invited to MHS Financial Aid Night
CommunityLocal News January 13, 2016 0
Milbank High School seniors and their parents are invited to attend the annual Financial Aid Night Thursday, January 14, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. A speaker from Great Lakes Higher Education will outline the essentials of paying for college and applying for financial aid. All high... Read more
