New Events Added to Farm and Home Show
Local News January 11, 2016 0
Friday and Saturday, January 15-16 marks the 2016 Grant County Farm and Home Show. Vendors and exhibits will be open Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milbank High School armory and lobby. “The Grant County Farm and Home... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Earn Two Dual Victories
Milbank Area Wrestling January 11, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldogs secured two dual wrestling victories over Sioux Valley and Groton in triangular action Thursday, January 7, in Groton to improve their dual record to 4-2. Milbank defeated Sioux Valley 60-18 and Groton 72-0. “There were a lot of forfeits, but our guys who wrestled competed well,”... Read more
A Big Week For Veterans
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 8, 2016 0
As I write this, the 2016 Legislative Session is just four days away. It will be a busy week at the Capitol as lawmakers return to Pierre to start filing their bills and considering proposals. It’s also going to be a big week for South Dakota veterans. Three years... Read more
The Community Thrift Store reopened and resumed regular hours. The shop has been closed for two weeks to undergo a makeover – its first in 20 years. The project was completed by Dave Frerichs and Matt Paysen and funded by the Grant County Christian Service Council, which also operates... Read more
Youth wrestlers are invited to attend the four-man round robin youth wrestling tournament scheduled for Sunday, January 10, at the Milbank Armory. The event is sponsored by the Milbank Wrestling Booster Club (MWBC) and will begin at 1 p.m. Weigh-ins will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.... Read more
Raddatz Joins Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative
Local News January 8, 2016 0
Roger Raddatz joined the staff of Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative as the IT Support Analyst. He replaced Dave Page who moved into the general manager position recently filling the retirement of Steve Ahles. Page had been the IT Support Analyst for 19 years. “Roger has over 15 years of... Read more
Weekly Column: New Year, Same Priorities
Old Senator John Thune January 8, 2016 0
I hope the holiday season was as joyful for your family as it was for mine. My son-in-law Luke joined me and my daughter Brittany on our annual father/daughter Christmas morning run, I was fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) able to sharpen my snow... Read more
Weekly Column: A Five-Year Fight
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 8, 2016 0
For five years, I have fought for the day that we could put a bill on the President’s desk that would repeal Obamacare. January 7, 2016, turned out to be that day. From my first day on the job to now, I have spoken to thousands of South Dakotans... Read more
Kadon Leddy Advances To State Contest
Local News January 8, 2016 0
Kadon Leddy, Milbank High School junior, earned first place at the District 5 American Legion Oratory speech contest in Watertown Sunday, January 3, 2016. Leddy presented an 8 to 10 minute original oratory on the United States Constitution and a 3 to 5 minute extemporaneous speech on a randomly... Read more
The Grant County Public Library is pleased to announce it will host “Afternoon Tea with Downton Abbey” on Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. “Whether you are a Downton Abbey enthusiast who has seen every episode or are one of the few not knowing what all the hype is about,... Read more
