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.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Author Dorris. Author died at his home of natural causes at the age of 91 1/2, on Jan. 27. He was born July 27 in 1929, to …
Dale FalconerDale Falconer, age 71, of Sun City, Ariz., passed away Feb. 3, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 24, 1949, to Stanley and Arleen Falconer of Lake …
Odessa JosephsenOdessa Josephsen, 86, of Arlington, S.D., died Thurs., Feb. 4, 2021, at Avantara Arlington. Funeral services for Mrs. Josephsen were at 10:30 a.m. on Tues., Feb. 9, …
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James (Jim) Wendell Folsland, 88, of Sioux Falls and a former Oldham resident, loved his Savior and Lord and was welcomed into heaven on Sun., Jan. 31, 2021. Jim was born to Alfred and …
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Larry Gene Martens of Earlsboro, Okla., passed away Feb. 1, 2021, at St. John's Trauma Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., as the result of a motorcycle accident two months earlier. Larry Gene …
Ella Clara Marie (Behm) Weerts, 92, of Bancroft, S.D., passed away on Feb. 4, 2021. She was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Madison, S.D., to Frieda (Wulff) and Arthur Behm. Ella grew up on …
February 16, 1911 A large number of people whose cisterns are dry are hoping for early spring rains. Next Sunday services will be as usual, but at the evening service, it being the World’s …
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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 …
There will not be the Ramona/Oldham-Ramona All School Reunion this year due to COVID-19. The plan is to have it in 2022.
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 …
