The 94th session of the South Dakota legislature got underway this past week in Pierre. So many things happened that it’s hard to know what to report on. Topping the list, however, has to be the inauguration of a new Governor and all the changes that result. Elected only one... Read more

This week was a monumental week in South Dakota. First, I was sworn in by the Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court for my 2nd term in the South Dakota Senate. Soon after, our Representatives were sworn in over in the House of Representatives. We then took our... Read more

The first week of the 94th Session of the South Dakota Legislature is now over. I am very grateful to be back and look forward to once again do the people’s work. My roommate during session is my District 4 colleague, Rep. John Mills. Our early mornings have been filled... Read more

Janice Mary Schultz, age 82, resident of Milbank, SD, died on January 11, 2018, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank, SD. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one prior to the... Read more

How do you make a light and airy doughnut? Practice. Practice. Practice. Thaden Family Donuts of Marvin has been making doughnuts for 41 years and, not only have the Thadens used the same recipe, they’ve used the same spoon! The stainless steel spoon stirred over 728,000 doughnuts while the founder... Read more

Funeral services for David Jorgenson have been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 11 am due to weather. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. David S. Jorgenson, age 83, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on December 25, 2018, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral... Read more

Opal Esther Olson, age 94, resident of Ortonville, MN, died on December 20, 2018, at Fairway View Senior Community. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Ortonville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January... Read more

The Milbank Debate Team took first place in the Class A division at the Brookings High School Bell Tournament on December 14 and 15. Nathan Loutsch and Lars Andersen were semi-finalists in Varsity Public Forum. Other team members Claire Mischel, Marion Mischel, Korbin Leddy, and Trevor Nolting also competed. Head... Read more

If it’s a few nights before Christmas and all through your house nothing is stirring, head to the MHS theater for A Night of Christmas! WhyMilbank invites everyone to their first-ever holiday show A Night of Christmas on December 20. The evening will celebrate the season and spotlight local talent.... Read more

Elden Stueve, age 88, of Graceville, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Grace Home in Graceville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 11 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from... Read more