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
First Baby of 2016 in Milbank
Local News January 12, 2016 0
New Year’s baby Trent Michael David Eckland came into the world on January 8, 2016. He arrived at Milbank Area Hospital Avera to Tomas Eckland and Kara Schell. Trent was born at 4:24pm and weighed 8lbs. 3.2 oz. He’s 19 1/2 inches long. Trent joins big brother Brandon Forrette. His parents... Read more
Lavina Loeschke
Obituaries January 12, 2016 0
Lavina Loeschke, age 93, of Big Stone City, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor United Methodist Church in Big Stone City with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Burial will... Read more
Minnesotans Win Wrestling Border Battle
Milbank Area Wrestling January 12, 2016
The three Minnesota schools who fought in the Big Stone Therapies Wrestling Border Battle secured a 6-3 advantage over the three South Dakota schools Saturday, January 9, at the Milbank Armory. Minnesota was represented by teams from Marshall, United and Border West. United is a collaboration between Montevideo, Lac... Read more
Kylee and Katie Mogen, members of the Shooting Stars 4-H Club in Milbank, are putting their creativity to use in the 4-H sewing club through Grant County 4-H. Kylee is working on the quilt block challenge as part of a community service project. The challenge is a new event,... Read more
Noem Reacts to President’s Final State of the Union Address
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 12, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s final State of the Union address: “The picture President Obama tried to paint tonight is a starkly different image than what most people see in their own backyard. We live in a world where wages are... Read more
