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
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 10
Local News March 9, 2019 0
Spring. You might not be thinking spring as you look out the window today, but it’s that time of the year again. Time to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Most clocks turn back automatically if they are part of an electronic device.... Read more
BREAKING: Superintendent Tim Graf Resigns
Local News March 9, 2019 0
Superintendent Tim Graf announced today he is resigning his position as superintendent of the Milbank School District. Graf will move to Harrisburg, South Dakota and assume the duties of superintendent there effective July 1. Longtime Harrisburg superintendent Jim Holbeck will retire at the end of the school year. Graf... Read more
Tyler Farr will headline the Farley Fest country concert this summer. The concert sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce is booked for Saturday, August 3. Tickets to the concert are on sale now. General admission is $37.50 – bring your own chair or blanket. VIP tickets are... Read more
