Dawgs Cruise To Three Dual Wrestling Victories
Milbank Area Wrestling January 13, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs cruised to three dual wrestling victories during a quadrangular meet Tuesday, January 12, at the Milbank Armory to improve to 8-5 on the season. The Dawgs started off the night by dominating Ortonville 64-0. Milbank Area battled Redfield-Doland in its second dual of the evening.... Read more
Tuchscherer Named To All-Shanley Debate Team
Local News January 13, 2016 0
Senior Rebekah Tuchscherer led the Milbank debate team at the 22nd Annual Shanley Debate Tornament in Fargo, ND, Friday, January 8, where she was named to the All-Shanley Team. Tuchscherer earned a medal which honored her for team leadership. The award recipients were nominated by their coaches and voted... Read more
High School Seniors Invited to MHS Financial Aid Night
CommunityLocal News January 13, 2016 0
Milbank High School seniors and their parents are invited to attend the annual Financial Aid Night Thursday, January 14, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. A speaker from Great Lakes Higher Education will outline the essentials of paying for college and applying for financial aid. All high... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Split In Recent Hoops Contests
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 13, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs recorded one win and one loss in their basketball matchups this past week to move their season record to 3-6. The locals came away with a big 42-35 victory over the Sisseton Redmen Saturday, January 9, before falling in a close game 37-34 to... Read more
With Noem Support, WOTUS Disapproval Hits President’s Desk
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 13, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today joined the House in passing legislation disapproving of the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. If today’s legislation is enacted, the controversial rule expanding EPA jurisdiction to small ditches, prairie potholes and even seasonally wet areas will have no force or effect. With approval... Read more
Rounds: Tonight’s Speech a Missed Opportunity to Reach Across the Aisle
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 13, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) tonight made the following statement on President Obama’s final State of the Union Address. “An overwhelming majority of South Dakotans – and all Americans – are dissatisfied with the direction of our country, and tonight’s speech lacked any serious ideas for working together to... Read more
Thune Reacts to President Obama’s Final State of the Union Address
Old Senator John Thune January 13, 2016 0
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) provided the following reaction after President Obama delivered his seventh and final State of the Union address: “For the seventh year in a row, President Obama used his State of the Union address to lecture the American people about the failed top-down, government-knows-best... Read more
It’s Go Time…
Old John Wiik January 12, 2016 0
As most of you read this, I’ll be back in Pierre for my second legislative session. I spent last week’s space here giving a bit of a preview with some of the legislation that will make the news, and a few things that probably won’t. This week, I’d like... Read more
New Doctor To Serve Milbank Area
Local News January 12, 2016 0
Avera Medical Group Milbank announced Thomas Lechner, MD, will join the clinic effective Feb. 29. As a family practitioner, Lechner will provide medical care for patients of all ages, from birth through end of... Read more
City Council Hears Request To Relocate Train Depot Buildings
Local News January 12, 2016 0
A request was presented to the Milbank City Council during its regular meeting Monday, January 11, to save and relocate the train depot that is currently at Lake Farley Park. The request was made by Jerry Brown and Jim Warrey. Brown indicated there is a group interested in restoring,... Read more
