William Karels and Alaina Rausch to Play in All-State Band
Local News February 10, 2020 0
William Karels and Alaina Rausch have been selected to play in the 2020 South Dakota All-State Band. The 70th Annual All-State Band will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Mitchell from March 26-28. William, a sophomore at MHS and the son of Jason and Susan Karels,... Read more
Wiese and Schuchard Win Region Free Throw Contest
Local News February 10, 2020 0
Milbank contestants Jaxon Wiese and Shaylee Schuchard, took top places at the regional Knights of Columbus free throw contest in Watertown on Sunday, February 2. Each won their division, but now must wait to hear if they advance to the state contest. Their results will be compared with all... Read more
South Dakota Technical Institutes Could Be Renamed as Technical Colleges
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills February 10, 2020 0
We finished week 4 and boy can I feel it! 12-hour days in suit and tie, combined with limited sleep take their toll. The mood on the House floor this week reflected the stress. It was quite a rollercoaster. Here are a few bills that made it through: HB1083... Read more
Therapist John Shirkey Joins OAHS
Local News February 9, 2020 0
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
Local News February 6, 2020 0
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
Local News February 6, 2020 0
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
Local NewsRepresentative John Mills February 6, 2020 0
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
Local News February 5, 2020 0
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
Local News February 5, 2020 0
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
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
