Lady Bulldog Cagers Improve Play
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs improved its game despite falling 36-33 to the Groton Area Tigers Thursday, January 7, at the Milbank Armory. The locals drop to 2-5 on the season with the loss. Milbank Area held its own and stuck close throughout the first quarter. Groton Area hit... Read more
It has been a year since I was sworn into the United States Senate. When you trusted me with your vote to represent you in Washington, I promised to work to reduce burdensome regulations, promote pro-growth policies and make the government more effective and efficient. The new Republican-led Senate... Read more
New Events Added to Farm and Home Show
Friday and Saturday, January 15-16 marks the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School armory and lobby. “The Grant County Farm and Home... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Earn Two Dual Victories
The Milbank Bulldogs secured two dual wrestling victories over Sioux Valley and Groton in triangular action Thursday, January 7, in Groton to improve their dual record to 4-2. Milbank defeated Sioux Valley 60-18 and Groton 72-0. “There were a lot of forfeits, but our guys who wrestled competed well,”... Read more
As I write this, the 2016 Legislative Session is just four days away. It will be a busy week at the Capitol as lawmakers return to Pierre to start filing their bills and considering proposals. It’s also going to be a big week for South Dakota veterans. Three years... Read more
Community Thrift Store Gets a Facelift
The Community Thrift Store reopened and resumed regular hours. The shop has been closed for two weeks to undergo a makeover – its first in 20 years. The project was completed by Dave Frerichs and Matt Paysen and funded by the Grant County Christian Service Council, which also operates... Read more
Youth Prepare for Local Wrestling Tournament
Youth wrestlers are invited to attend the four-man round robin youth wrestling tournament scheduled for Sunday, January 10, at the Milbank Armory. The event is sponsored by the Milbank Wrestling Booster Club (MWBC) and will begin at 1 p.m. Weigh-ins will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.... Read more
Raddatz Joins Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative
Roger Raddatz joined the staff of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative as the IT Support Analyst. He replaced Dave Page who moved into the general manager position recently filling the retirement of Steve Ahles. Page had been the IT Support Analyst for 19 years. “Roger has over 15 years of... Read more
I hope the holiday season was as joyful for your family as it was for mine. My son-in-law Luke joined me and my daughter Brittany on our annual father/daughter Christmas morning run, I was fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) able to sharpen my snow... Read more
For five years, I have fought for the day that we could put a bill on the President’s desk that would repeal Obamacare.  January 7, 2016, turned out to be that day. From my first day on the job to now, I have spoken to thousands of South Dakotans... Read more