Chalk it up to a beautiful June day or a visit from the governor during Milbank’s moment in the sun as Capital for a Day, but the 25th Annual Valley Queen Cheeseburger Day served a record 2,920 burgers to area guests at Lake Farley on Thursday afternoon. Along with special guests... Read more
On Thursday, Milbank hosted Governor Dennis Daugaard, First Lady Linda Daugaard and several state officials as South Dakota’s Capital for a Day. Governer Daugaard started the day in Milbank meeting with members of the city council and area legislators, then greeted residents at the Milbank Visitor Center. Executive director of the... Read more
Governor’s Economic Outlook Positive
Local News June 12, 2015 0
Governor Dennis Daugaard and First Lady Linda Daugaard visited Milbank on June 11. The governor was in town to declare Milbank Capital for the Day. Following the proclamation, he remained to deliver a State of the State Address. In his remarks, the governor was bullish on South Dakota’s economic... Read more
Loren Schake
Obituaries June 12, 2015 0
Loren Schake, age 74, of Ortonville died Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville with Rev. John Ragan officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7... Read more
John “Ed” Kiernat
Obituaries June 10, 2015 0
John “Ed” Kiernat, age 88, of Ortonville, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held... Read more
Vivian Heinje
Obituaries June 9, 2015 0
Vivian Heinje, 101, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Wilmot, died on May 17, 2015. Graveside services will be held on June 20, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Wilmot Cemetery, with Rev. Nathan Neugebauer presiding. Tim Mundwiler and Carol Theye will provide music. Vivian Luella Heinje was born on... Read more
Corinne Tiegs
Obituaries June 9, 2015 0
Corinne (Mrs. Donald) Tiegs, age 83 of Ortonville died June 6, 2015, at the Ortonville Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn will officiate. Burial will be held at a later... Read more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service is beginning to excavate the mouth of an unexplored cave in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and researchers believe it could help broaden our understanding of how the region’s climate has changed over thousands of years. A park service... Read more
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The final buzzer sounded, and LeBron James wasn’t done. As fans filed out of the quieting arena, James grabbed the ball and spiked it with all his might. He flexed his arms and pounded his chest, letting out a roar that echoed from California to... Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — The Stanley Cup Final is back in Chicago. And it brought along all sorts of questions. It is unclear who will start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 on Monday night. The Blackhawks could make a couple of changes to their lines... Read more
