Milbank School Board Accepts Seven Resignations
Local News February 11, 2019 0
Seven staff members submitted their letters of resignation to Superintendent Tim Graf and the Milbank School District Board of Education at the school board meeting on Monday, February 11. Dave Boerger, a graduate of MHS, has resigned his position as the music instructor and band director at Koch Elementary... Read more
House Floor Bills…….
Representative John Mills February 11, 2019 0
Highlights from this week in the House included HB1088, a renewed attempt to curb distracted driving. The bill would make using some capabilities of a cell phone or other device (like texting, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube . . .) while driving, a primary offense and a Class 2 misdemeanor. A... Read more
Getting to the number…
Senator John Wiik February 11, 2019 0
As I’ve mentioned before in this space, I serve as the lead Co-Chair on the Joint Appropriations Committee, the budgetary committee of the South Dakota Legislature. If we’re doing our job well, rarely will you hear about our work until the end of the session when the budget is... Read more
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
