Senate Passes Rounds’ Easement Disclosure Amendment to Energy Bill
Old Senator Mike Rounds February 2, 2016 0
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the passage of his easement disclosure amendment to the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act. The amendment would establish a federal education program to make certain landowners are given all of the... Read more
Gov. Daugaard’s Education Reform Bills Filed
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard February 2, 2016 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Legislative Research Council has officially filed Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s education reform bills which are now online for the public to view. “South Dakotans want us to be bold,” said Gov. Daugaard. “They are tired of hearing how South Dakota is 51st in teacher pay.... Read more
The Grant County Library in Milbank has a full schedule for the month of February with Reading Adventures added to its lineup. The new program is for children ages six and under and will take place the third Wednesday of the month through April at 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates include... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Show Their Toughness
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 2, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs displayed their toughness in two recent high school boys basketball contests this past weekend, but fell to 3-10 on the season. The Dawgs dropped 56-46 to Aberdeen Roncalli Friday, January 29, before suffering a close 43-39 loss to Sisseton Saturday, January 30. Milbank Area played... Read more
Reuben Gilbertson
Obituaries February 2, 2016 0
Reuben Gilbertson, age 87, of Wilmot, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot with Rev. Sheila Pohl officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the... Read more
Milbank Places Five Wrestlers At Lee Wolf Invite
Milbank Area Wrestling February 1, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs sent five grapplers to the awards stand at the Lee Wolf Invitational wrestling tournament in Aberdeen Saturday, January 30. Jake Anderson set the pace for the locals with a second place finish. Cole Dockter and Taran Mogard landed in sixth place while Tyler Krause and Isaac... Read more
The Grant County Library in Milbank will celebrate the National Football League’s Super Bowl 50 by hosting Touchdown Game Day. The event will take place Wednesday, February 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. School will dismiss early that day for parent-teacher conferences. Touchdown Game Day is... Read more
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs turned things around and came up with two big high school girls basketball victories this past weekend to improve to 5-10 on the season. Milbank Area edged out Aberdeen Roncalli 53-46 in a Northeast Conference showdown Friday night at the Milbank Armory. The locals... Read more
Last minute
Old John Wiik February 1, 2016 0
Last Thursday was the deadline for unlimited bill introduction. After that, any legislator may only introduce 3 bills or resolutions before the hard deadline of next Thursday, February 4th. I have one left that the Legislative Research Council staff are working on, but if it’s not done in time, we’ll... Read more
Micheal A. Bohlen
Obituaries January 31, 2016 0
Micheal A. Bohlen, age 64, of Milbank, died January 31, 2016, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home... Read more
