The Clock Stops for No One…
Senator John Wiik January 21, 2019 0
Week 2 of the South Dakota Legislature went by awfully fast. As the work load ramped up, we started hearing bills on the Senate Floor and the committees are doing their work. As the process ramps up, I am amazed by it. A lot of new Legislators and new... Read more
Week Two of The 2019 Legislative Session
Representative Fred Deutsch January 21, 2019 0
After two weeks the legislature is heating up. Hot Topics Two national resolutions were introduced this week. The first expressed support to build a wall along the southern border of the US. The second thanked Senators. John Thune and Mike Rounds for supporting Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in... Read more
Marion Westlund
Obituaries January 21, 2019 0
Marion M. Westlund, age 73, formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away January 20, 2019, at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Abiding Faith Free Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour... Read more
Earl “Spindy” Beilke
Obituaries January 21, 2019 0
Earl “Spindy” Beilke, age 86, of Corona, SD, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services for Spindy Beilke will be at a later date. Read more
Grabows Win $1000 Prize at EXIT Realty Client Appreciation Party
Local News January 20, 2019 0
Matt and Amanda Grabow were the grand prize winners at the EXIT Realty/ Leading Edge Milbank client appreciation party on Friday, January 18, at Speedway. Door prizes were also awarded throughout the evening. The Grand prize drawing from EXIT went to the Grabows for a $1000 gift certificate to... Read more
Shopko Lays Out Plans
Local News January 20, 2019 0
Shopko and it’s subsidiaries announced plans on January 16, to enter into a voluntary, court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11. The retailer operates 360 stores in 26 states. Before the announcement this week, the Wisconsin-based company had attempted to alleviate its financial issues by closing stores and selling some... Read more
Auxiliary Donates $3000 to Milbank Hospital
Local News January 20, 2019 0
The Milbank St. Williams and Hospital Auxiliary donated $3000 to the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. The money will be used for equipment for staff training. Joyleen O’Farrell, president of the auxiliary, and Clarice Robertson, treasurer, presented the funds to Natalie Gauer, administrator for the hospital. Pictured: O’Farrell, Gauer and Robertson Read more
Charles Scheff
Obituaries January 20, 2019 0
Charles Scheff, age 84, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully with his three daughters by his side on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD. Pastor Kent Groethe will officiate.... Read more
Leonard Buttke
Obituaries January 19, 2019 0
Leonard J. Buttke, age 91, of Corona, SD, died on January 18, 2019, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona, SD, with Pastor Caleb Schewe officiating. Visitation will be held on... Read more
Seehafer Ace Hardware Opens on Main Street
Local News January 18, 2019 0
Seehafer Ace Hardware reopened its doors on Main Street in Milbank on Monday, January 14, and will be fully stocked by Monday January, 24. Phil and Kristi Seehafer, co-owners of the business, said, “We have been looking forward to bringing the Seehafer sign back up on Main Street where... Read more
