Snow Alert Issued for City of Milbank
Local News January 25, 2016 0
The City of Milbank has issued a snow alert for today, Monday, January 25. Plowing will begin at 12 noon. “Please remove all vehicles from the streets,” stated Police Chief Boyd VanVooren. “Vehicles left in the street will be ticketed.” Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Improve Dual Record
Milbank Area Wrestling January 23, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs improved its dual wrestling record to 10-5 following two big wins over Sisseton and Deuel during a triangular Thursday, January 21, in Clear Lake. The Dawgs were a few grapplers down in the lineup because of illnesses, but battled to the end to secure the wins.... Read more
Suspect Apprehended In Stolen Vehicle Case
Local News January 22, 2016 0
The Milbank Police Department and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren announce an update on the stolen vehicle case that was reported earlier this week. A suspect was apprehended Thursday, January 21, after numerous calls and tips were received following the publishing of the report on The Valley Express. The suspect was arrested... Read more
Over the last several years, various states have been considering pension reform to address funding shortfalls. Some have looked at increasing employee contributions. Others have considered raising their retirement age or lowering benefits. Pennsylvania is now attempting to deal with $50 billion in unfunded pension obligations and a funded... Read more
The frigid temperatures experienced Friday and Saturday last week did not keep participants, spectators, or vendors from visiting the 68th annual Grant County Farm and Home Show. The annual Lego contest was a big hit according to Sara Koepke 4-H Youth Educator, with over 30 youth participating in the... Read more
Back row, left to right, director Holy Hilbrands, Keaton Hagen, Albert Pavlinac, Nathan Loutsch, Tanner Kettwig, Chris Loutsch and Ben Harstad. Front row, Sadie Holland, Kala Loehrer, Brianna Schruers, Ellie Webb, Rebekah Tuchscherer, Whitney Falk, Korinne Roggenbuck and stage manager Sarah Jarman. Milbank High School will present the one-act... Read more
Milbank High School Second Quarter Honor Roll
Local News January 21, 2016 0
The Milbank High School has issued the second nine weeks honor roll for the 2015-16 school year. PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN: Nathan Loutsch, Claire Mischel, Jacob Sandvig, Elisabeth Schwenn, Taylor Thue. SOPHOMORE: Johnny Ash, Angela Hoeke, Christina Lusk, Lauren McDonald, Ethan Paysen, Van Pham, Chase Pinkert, Jennifer Seehafer, Sophia Seffrood, Grace Spiering, Montana Swenson, Adam Thomas,... Read more
Stohr and Fraasch Punch Tickets to State
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 21, 2016 0
Senior Natalie Stohr and junior Brooke Fraasch led the Milbank Area Lady Bulldog gymnastics team at the Madison Invitational this past weekend and punched their tickets to the State Class A Gymnastics Meet as in-season qualifiers. Stohr earned a spot in the vault competition at the state meet after... Read more
Rounds Joins Bipartisan Effort to Reinstate Inurnment Rights to Women Airforce Service Pilots at Arlington National Cemetery
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 21, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today cosponsored S. 2437, the Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act of 2016, bipartisan legislation to authorize inurnment of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). Current law prevents WASPs, who flew domestic missions during World War II, from... Read more
Rounds Supports New North Korean Sanctions
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 21, 2016 0
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) cosponsored legislation to impose new sanctions against North Korean officials involved in nuclear program and proliferation activities, as well as human rights abuses. “While much of our attention has been on conflicts in the Middle East, we must not forget the military aggression... Read more
