Rounds Statement on VA Inspector General
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 12, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today made the following statement after the committee approved the nomination of Michael Missal to be Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): “The VA hasn’t had a permanent Inspector General for over two... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Battle Tough Competition
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 12, 2016 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team battled tough competition and landed in third place at the Melrose, MN, triangular Thursday, January 7. Melrose Area High School is head coach Amber Fraasch’s alma mater and a new meet added to the schedule this season. The locals continue to recover from injuries... Read more
Velma Busk
Obituaries January 11, 2016 0
Velma Busk, age 93, of Milbank, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Milbank. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank with Rev. Dr. DeVern Schwenn officiating.Burial will follow in the Milbank City... Read more
Eugene Nelson
Obituaries January 11, 2016 0
Eugene Nelson, age 86, of Colorado Springs, CO, and formerly of Ortonville, MN, died on Monday, January 11, 2016, at New Day Cottages at Pine Creek in Colorado Springs. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville... Read more
Milbank Area Cagers Earn Second Win Of Season
Milbank Area Boys Basketball January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area boys basketball team secured its second win of the season with a 67-60 victory over Groton Area in Northeast Conference play Friday, January 8, on the road. The locals improved to 2-4 with the win. “The guys really played well without the ball,” commented Bulldog head... Read more
The Grant County Library has a full lineup of events for the month of January, according to library director Jody Carlson. One major change for this month is the change in time for the monthly Lego club. The club will begin at 3:30 p.m. Following is a list of... Read more
Police Chief VanVooren Gives Reminders On Snowmobile Usages
Local News January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank City Police Department and Police Chief Boyd VanVooren have received several complaints about snowmobiles operating both on boulevards and private property recently. “We want to remind riders that it is illegal for snowmobiles to operate on a boulevard, lawns and private property,” stated VanVooren. “Snowmobiles must operate... Read more
Exhibitors Sought for Grant County Farm and Home Show
Local News January 11, 2016 0
Exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for crop and home arts exhibits which will be featured in the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show Friday and Saturday, January 15-16, at Milbank High School. Area farmers are encouraged to enter crop exhibits. All entries must have been grown in... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Improve Play
Milbank Area Girls Basketball January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs improved its game despite falling 36-33 to the Groton Area Tigers Thursday, January 7, at the Milbank Armory. The locals drop to 2-5 on the season with the loss. Milbank Area held its own and stuck close throughout the first quarter. Groton Area hit... Read more
Weekly Column: Looking Ahead to 2016
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 11, 2016 0
It has been a year since I was sworn into the United States Senate. When you trusted me with your vote to represent you in Washington, I promised to work to reduce burdensome regulations, promote pro-growth policies and make the government more effective and efficient. The new Republican-led Senate... Read more
