The first week…
Old John Wiik January 18, 2016 0
Our first week of session has already come and gone. Things started with the State of the State, the State of the Judiciary, and the State of the Tribes. The State of the Tribes address given Thursday marks the first time in the history of South Dakota that a... Read more
Back to the Legislature: 2016 Session Begins
Old Fred Deutsch January 18, 2016 0
Greetings from Pierre! The whirlwind of session has begun. Last Monday I drove to Pierre, unpacked my car and got ready to begin. On Tuesday, the Governor outlined his top priorities, including a proposed half-cent sales tax increase to generate over $107 million in annual revenue to increase teacher... Read more
Stolen Milbank Vehicle Found Crashed
Local News January 18, 2016 0
In the early hours Friday, January 15, around 1 a.m., the Milbank Police Department responded to a stolen vehicle call in downtown Milbank. It was reported that a black 2010 Dodge Avenger driven by local resident Dustin Fahleen had been taken from the parking lot behind the Pump Bar.... Read more
Dorothy Kleindl
Obituaries January 18, 2016 0
Dorothy Kleindl, age 93, of Graceville, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at Grace Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville with Father David Breu officiating. Burial will follow in the Graceville Consolidated Cemetery.... Read more
The Knights of Columbus will host their annual free throw contest Sunday, January 17, at 1 p.m. in the St. Lawrence school gym. The contest is open to boys and girls ages nine to 14. It’s free and no advance registration is required. “We would like as many kids... Read more
Rounds Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Secretary of State Not to Placate Iran
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 15, 2016 0
PIERRE—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, this week joined his colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry regarding his recent assurances to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif that new Visa Waiver Program (VWP) restrictions would not impact Iranian interests.... Read more
The Year To Act On Education
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 15, 2016 0
The 2016 Legislative Session began this week. This year, I am proposing that South Dakota address the issue of teacher pay. We all know that the key to student achievement is an effective teacher. We also know that South Dakota’s teacher salaries are lowest in the nation and have... Read more
Children Get Set For Kindergarten Registration
Local News January 15, 2016 0
Calling all five-year-olds! It’s time to sign up for school! The Milbank School District has scheduled its kindergarten screening for Friday, January 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Koch Elementary School. The screening is for any child who will be five years of age before September 1,... Read more
Kathleen Schweer
Obituaries January 14, 2016 0
Kathleen Maye Schweer, age 70, of rural Milbank, went to be with her Savior on January 14, 2016. She had recently moved to the Twin Cities to be closer to her children and passed away at Woodwinds Hospital after a lengthy battle with respiratory illness. A memorial service will... Read more
Milbank School Board Meeting Focuses on Legislative Proposals
Local News January 13, 2016 0
A primary topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Milbank Board of Education Monday, January 11, was Governor Daugaard’s State-of-the-State Address. The address was to be presented the next day, Tuesday, January 12, and a good share of it was expected to be devoted to the Blue... Read more
