The second set of parent-teacher conferences for the Milbank School District have been set for the 2015-2016 school year.Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and Monday, February 8, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Students will be released from school early both days. Koch School... Read more

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the passage of his easement disclosure amendment to the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act. The amendment would establish a federal education program to make certain landowners are given all of the federal... Read more

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The Milbank Area Bulldogs displayed their toughness in two recent high school boys basketball contests this past weekend, but fell to 3-10 on the season. The Dawgs dropped 56-46 to Aberdeen Roncalli Friday, January 29, before suffering a close 43-39 loss to Sisseton Saturday, January 30. Milbank Area played a... Read more

Reuben Gilbertson, age 87, of Wilmot, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Wilmot Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot with Rev. Sheila Pohl officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the time... Read more

The Grant County Library in Milbank will celebrate the National Football League’s Super Bowl 50 by hosting Touchdown Game Day. The event will take place Wednesday, February 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. School will dismiss early that day for parent-teacher conferences. Touchdown Game Day is open... Read more

Last Thursday was the deadline for unlimited bill introduction.  After that, any legislator may only introduce 3 bills or resolutions before the hard deadline of next Thursday, February 4th.  I have one left that the Legislative Research Council staff are working on, but if it’s not done in time, we’ll move... Read more

Micheal A. Bohlen, age 64, of Milbank, died January 31, 2016, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be at Mundwiler Funeral Home on... Read more

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The Milbank Bulldogs defended their dual wrestling title and repeated as Northeast Conference dual champions with two big conference wins over Britton-Hecla and Webster Area Thursday, January 28, at the Milbank Armory. The Dawgs rolled over Britton-Hecla 72-12 in their first dual of the evening. The locals then cruised to... Read more