Working Late Into The Night to End The 2019 Legislative Session…..
Representative John Mills March 18, 2019 0
In South Dakota we often adjust plans because of weather. The last week of the 2019 legislature was scheduled to run through Wednesday, March 13, but with a record-breaking storm forecast, we worked to shorten it. On Tuesday, we started early and were told to expect a long day.... Read more
Lois Jean Miller
Obituaries March 16, 2019 0
Lois Jean Miller, age 87, resident of Milbank, SD, died on March 16, 2019, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center in Milbank. Funeral services for Lois Jean Miller are scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank. Rev. Thom Bowsher will officiate.... Read more
St. Lawrence School Raises $14,765 During Raffle
Local News March 14, 2019 0
St. Lawrence School raised $14,765 during the 2019 Catholic Schools Raffle. Beginning January 11, students of St. Lawrence and 88 other parochial schools in Minnesota and the Dakotas sold five-dollar raffle tickets for prizes valued at over $40,000. Prizes included a new 2019 Chevy Trax SUV, vacation and travel... Read more
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
Shirley Hansen
Obituaries March 13, 2019 0
Shirley Hansen, age 95, of Milbank, SD, died on March 13, 2019, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services for Shirley Hansen are scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milbank, SD. Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn will officiate. Visitation... Read more
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
