Week Five of The 2019 Legislative Session
Representative Fred Deutsch February 11, 2019 0
As we transition to the second half of the legislative session, legislators are facing crunch time. This Thursday is the deadline for the Appropriations committee to decide how much they think we will have to spend this year. The revenue estimate will be key to making several major decisions,... Read more
I-29 Closing From Sioux Falls to North Dakota Border
Local News February 7, 2019 0
PIERRE, S.D. – Officials with the South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are closing Interstate 29 from Brookings to the North Dakota border at 5 p.m. CST today (Feb.7) and from Sioux Falls to Brookings at 6 p.m. CST. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a... Read more
Joyce Wagner
Obituaries February 7, 2019 0
Joyce Wagner, age 82, formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away on February 7, 2019, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital in Ortonville, MN. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Jim Klein
Obituaries February 7, 2019 0
James “Jim” V. Klein, age 81, of Clinton, MN, died February 7, 2019, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February... Read more
BREAKING: Milbank Shopko To Close
Local News February 6, 2019 0
Shopko announced the closure of 139 more stores today. The list includes the Milbank store which will close May 12. The new list of South Dakota stores and their expected date of closure includes: Milbank – May 12 Sioux Falls – 41st Street – May 12 and Arrowhead Parkway... Read more
The Milbank High School Music Department will hold their annual pops concert on Monday, February 11. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Admission is five dollars for adults and three dollars for students. The jazz band, under the direction of Susan Karels, and... Read more
Inga Koeckeritz
Obituaries February 6, 2019 0
Inga Koeckeritz, age 88, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Fairview Northland Medical Center, Princeton, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, with Pastor Thaine Kister officiating. Visitation will... Read more
Karels and Rausch to Play in All State Band
Local News February 5, 2019 0
William Karels and Alaina Rausch were selected to play in the 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Band. William, a freshman and son of Jason and Susan Karels, was selected as fifth chair tuba. Alaina, a junior and daughter of Tony and Deb Rausch, was selected as 21st chair clarinet.... Read more
Whetstone Valley Electric Seeks Board Member for District One
Local News February 5, 2019 0
Dave Page, Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative General Manager, announced a vacancy on the organization’s board of directors in District One. District One encompasses the townships of Sisseton, Dry Wood Lake, Goodwill, Easter, Agency, and Lawrence. The opening is for a partial term which begins after the vote by the... Read more
Starting the heavy lifting…
Senator John Wiik February 5, 2019 1
This week at the South Dakota Legislature, your Appropriations Committee began looking at some of the larger agencies that have control of a larger portion of the total budget. Most of the week was spent hearing from the Board of Regents and the 6 Universities and 2 special schools... Read more
