Kane Brown, the country singer who became the first artist to have simultaneous number one hits on all five of Billboard’s main country charts, met backstage with members of Tanner Schwagel’s family prior to his sold-out performance at the Swiftel Center in Brookings. Brown extended the special meet and... 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
Tony Arens
Obituaries March 12, 2019 0
Anthony “Tony” Arens, age 84, resident of Graceville, MN, who died on March 12, 2019, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN, with Fr. Brian... Read more
Week Nine of The 2019 Legislative Report
Representative Fred Deutsch March 11, 2019 0
I look for long days, short fuses, and a frenzied pace during the last three days of Session. We have a lot to get done before Session ends on Wednesday. Major bills heard this week included: Pipeline Riot Bills Construction of the Keystone XL pipeline may begin in SD... Read more
Marlys Athey
Obituaries March 11, 2019 0
Marlys Athey, age 82, of Clinton, MN, died on March 9, 2019, at Essentia Health – Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. A gathering of the family... Read more
Eleanor Fuhrman
Obituaries March 11, 2019 0
Eleanor Fuhrman, age 103, resident of Chokio, MN, died on March 10, 2019, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Funeral services for Eleanor Fuhrman are scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson, MN. Rev. Eugene Andrus will officiate. Visitation will... Read more
A Bill to Allow The State to Sue Riot Boosters…….
Senator John Wiik March 11, 2019 0
Last week, I used this space to tell you that the budget would be done and ready to go by Thursday. We experienced a day and a half delay due to the albeit late, but important introduction of two bills by the Noem Administration, that we introduced through our... Read more
Getting Ready for The Keystone Pipeline
Representative John Mills March 11, 2019 0
Thursday, March 7 was the last day for a bill to be acted on by both chambers of the legislature. Debate went well into the evening as the House gave every remaining Senate bill a final hearing. Here are some highlights. SB176 is the Governor’s request for seed money... Read more
Marvin “Bud” Gess Jr.
Obituaries March 11, 2019 0
Marvin “Bud” E. Gess Jr., age 87, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center in Milbank, SD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation... Read more
