Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Jerry Abrahamson of De Smet published a book of original poems earlier this year, aptly titled “Book of Poetry.” Abrahamson is a son of the late James and Wilma Abrahamson. He and his …
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Codi Smith of Lake Preston recently expanded her home-based business, Codi’s Creations, to include women’s and baby clothes and other gift items. The business is now called Codi’s Creations …
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel grew up the youngest of six children on a farm seven miles outside of De Smet. Her column “Nooks and Crannies” is published every week in this newspaper, as well …
Preschool is thankful! Members of Jenna Odegaard’s preschool class at Lake Preston Elementary School share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Brooklyn is thankful for her …
Mrs. Wilkinson’s class I am thankful for: Jaden Hojer, My family and pets. Brylee Hunt, Aspen, my family and teacher. Kylan Botkin, My family and Jesus. Brinley Wilkinson, My family …
Patti Slater, owner of Ward's Store & Bakery in De Smet, is once again teaming up with community action worker Sue Koistinen to help Kingsbury County families in need with the 29-Day Giving …
• The first Thanksgiving Day was in 1621 with three whole days of celebration by about 50 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians. Although turkey was in abundance, it was likely not the only star, but …
Kingsbury County Knights started wrestling practice on Monday, Nov. 17. The SDHSAA has outlined COVID recommendations to keep all winter athletes safe.
Laura Ingalls Wilder preschoolers taking advantage of what was left of a snow pile during recess include Carter Buckmiller, rear left, Zachery Stanton and Parker Crowe; and Miles Albrecht, front.
Mona Rae Palmlund, age 61, of De Smet, S.D., passed away on Tues., Jan. 5, 2021, at the Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services were held Sat., Jan. 9, 2021, at St. Thomas …
Kathleen Marie (Olson) Storhaug, 73, passed away of complications from COVID-19 on Wed., Jan. 6, 2021, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, S.D., surrounded by her loving …
Arden (Ardy) Smith, 86, died Dec. 28, 2020, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls after a short battle with stage IV lung cancer. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Sat., …
Willis John Nelson, Jr. was born March 12, 1939, to Willis John Nelson, Sr. and Helen Erica (Wegnar) Nelson in Litchfield, Minn. He was the third of six children. Willis graduated from …
Myron Lee Hofer, 76, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Monument Health Rapid City Regional Hospital.Myron was born in Huron, S.D. to Josh and Katie Hofer. He grew to adulthood on the …
Howard John Melstad, 94, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died, Dec. 13, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial Services for Howard will be 10 a.m. Fri., Dec. 18, 2020, at …
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“Keep wagging your tail,” was the message shared with Iroquois Middle School students by author Craig Grossi. Craig Grossi, an eight-year U.S. Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan and a …
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The annual Erwin Legion and Auxiliary fall turkey dinner was not held due to COVID. Cathy Kazmerzak Nelson and Ron Nelson turned lemons into lemonade and hosted a small family “turkey …
Monday, January 4: BBQ Pork on Bun, Relishes, Fruit Tuesday, January 5: Mac & Cheese, Garlic Breadstick, Relishes, Fruit Wednesday, January 6: Hot dog on Bun, Baked Beans, Relishes, Fruit
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 …
