Some South Dakota farmers, ranchers and environmental advocates are concerned about Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to combine the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Environment and …
Charles Borchard of Huron was the speaker Sunday at the Bancroft Presbyterian Church. The countryside has changed a lot in the last week, so it must be fall. Some cornfields are already cut for …
The Oldham American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday, Aug 26 with seven members and one guest present. They opened their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by “A Prayer for Our …
A major accomplishment for a rural community the size of De Smet and unknown to many people passing through the area is the fact that there is a large Industrial Park located on the east side of …
This year, college at Northern State University in Aberdeen has so far been a little different. Students still find themselves rushing to class, but often, they rush back to grab their forgotten …
While the state of South Dakota showed record numbers of Coronavirus cases reported the last week in August and into September, the number of active cases in Kingsbury County has been reduced to …
There is an early fall feeling in the air, and the corn and soybeans fields are maturing. We see these fields everywhere. As a matter of fact, the country landscape is mostly fields of corn and …
Hadlee Holt of Lake Preston showed her heifer at the FFA beef show at the South Dakota State Fair.
The Lake Preston Diver volleyball team faced two dominating opponents as they lost to both the Deubrook Dolphins and the Elkton-Lake Benton Lady Elks this past week. On Tuesday, the Dolphins of …
Cross country runners from Lake Preston and De Smet were once again fortunate enough to have great running conditions for their second meet of the season on Sept. 1. Twenty-two teams from Class A and …
Girls on the Run, a nationwide program for girls in grades 3-5, is scheduled to begin Sept. 17 in De Smet—but only if volunteer coaches step up. Girls on the Run helps young girls with …
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Our local newspaper is back and with a new name, a new look, a volunteer staff and a modern web site! Click on this headline to learn more about how it all happened.
The story of the Kingsbury Journal and how it became a reality was featured during the September 7th episode of Dakota Life on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting television channel. Broadcasters …
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We've managed to restart our local paper. But that's just the beginning. We need help keeping our local paper – and our communities – alive, active and connected. Everyone can …
Trace Van Regenmorter and Griffin Clubb limited out this past weekend on their duck boat near De Smet. (Photo by Wes Clubb)
Karen M. Carlson, 77, Lake Preston SD, died on Sep. 11, 2020, at Ava’s House, Sioux Falls SD. A public visitation is scheduled for 5:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 at Osthus …
Doris Cummins, 92, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Avantara, Pierre, SD. A public visitation is scheduled for 12 - 1 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2020, with a 1 p.m. memorial service …
Robert “Bob” Heitland, 91, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at Prairie Lakes Hospital, in Watertown, S.D. A graveside memorial service and burial were held Sept. 4, at Collins …
Candice L. Petersen, 39, of Volga, S.D., was welcomed into God’s arms Aug. 28, 2020, after a tragic automobile accident.Candice was born Dec. 5, 1980, in Lake Preston, S.D., to …
Kent Spilde, 68, of Lake Norden, S.D., died Aug. 29, 2020, at his rural home after a long illness.He was born March 21, 1952, at Volga to Ralph and Evalynn (Kent) Spilde and was …
James (Jim) L. Boyd, 67, of Arlington, S.D., died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at his rural home southwest of Arlington.James was born on July 27, 1953, to Ronald and Phyllis (Waldow) Boyd. …
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10 YEARS AGO September 15, 2010• Six seniors at LPHS have been selected as this year’s homecoming royalty candidates — although with a holiday theme and Halloween selected for …
• Holly and Jerry Penn helped move Cody and Michelle (Penn) Bertram to Parker this last weekend. Besides helping move, they were able to go with their grandson to his first day at his new …
September 15, 1910: • A new cement sidewalk has been laid on the north side of the Cong’l church property, connecting with the new walk in front of cottage row and completing the work …
Thursday, September 17: Chili, Cinnamon Roll w/ Icing, Green Beans Monday, September 21: Pulled Pork on a Bun, Broccoli Tuesday, September 22: Spaghetti w/ Meat sauce, Garlic Bread, Corn …
