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
Hugh Glass and New Beginnings
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 8, 2016 0
As we turn the page on 2015 and welcome the New Year, it’s a great time look to the future. Many of us will establish resolutions for 2016. Whether it’s to spend more time with family, get the household budget under control, lose a few pounds or visit a... Read more
New Year, New Session
Old John Wiik January 8, 2016 0
We’ve made it past New Year’s, and we’re a week away from the start of the 2016 legislative session. First of all, as some of you already know, I have made it official, I am seeking a second term in the SD House. If you’re interested in signing a... Read more
The Grant County Public Library is busy preparing for its annual reading program geared for children birth to six years old. The theme for the 2016 program is “Catch Me If You Can! Sweet Reading With The Gingerbread Man.” The library is currently taking registrations. The program begins Monday,... Read more
Middle School Students Audition for All-State Band
Local News January 7, 2016 0
Fifteen students from Milbank Middle School recently completed their auditions for the 2016 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band, which is in its 17th season. Students vying for a position in the band include sixth grader William Karels, seventh graders Aiden Boerger, Logan Meyer, Camryn Phinney, Mason Riley, Drake... Read more
Grant-Roberts Ambulance Expands Service
Local News January 7, 2016 0
When you dial 911, you need help and you need it fast. Every minute makes a difference. Before January 1, Ortonville residents calling for emergency assistance were answered by someone in Morris, MN. That changed with the expansion of the Grant-Roberts Ambulance Service this week. Grant-Roberts, which has been... Read more
