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Picture this. It’s early May; the weather is nice, and you are having a cookout at your place in the country. Extended family is invited. There is a good-sized crowd playing bean bags and a …
The last two weeks we covered volunteer opportunities for firefighters and EMTs. If an adrenaline rush or getting called to work at 2:00 o'clock in the morning is not your cup of tea, perhaps we have …
On Sat., April 24, 2021, the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s office and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will be conducting a Take Back collection at the Sheriff’s office next to the County …
Kingsbury County Commissioners met Tuesday for a regular meeting. It also happened to be Commissioner Jensen’s last day on the board. He has served on the board for the last 10 years. He will …
The tradition for De Smet music students is to take a trip every four years and head east, entertaining at a few selected venues. Destinations have varied between Washington D.C., New York City, …
The De Smet Common Council held a regular meeting Wed., April 14 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center and online via Zoom. Shane Waterman, an engineer with IMEG/Clark Engineering, gave the city …
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The De Smet Community Concert Series returns with live performances when the 2021 season proudly kicks off on Sun., April 25 with the popular Doug Gabriel Show direct from Branson, Mo. The De Smet …
The Lake Preston City Council held a special meeting on April 14 at 7 p.m. The council opened the meeting with a canvas of the votes. Kristen Longville won Ward I with 30 votes while opponent Alex …
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The Brad and Kathy Sanderson family of rural Lake Preston has received the South Dakota FFA Foundation’s 2021 “Family of the Year” award. The award honoring a family's long-term involvement in …
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The ice on the lakes is long gone, and docks are in. Fishermen have been having some luck catching walleyes at dawn and dusk. The white bass and pike are voracious on Lake Thompson. Please send fish …
DE SMET VS Lower BrulE The De Smet Bulldogs played every bit like the top-rated Class B Boys basketball team in South Dakota Thursday afternoon in their opening game of the Class B State Tournament. …
Leona Fay Brandner, age 88, passed away at Foundation Cottage on May 8, 2021, after a short illness. She was married to Vaughn Brandner and lived in the Lake Preston/De Smet area …
Charles Craig Munger, age 90, of De Smet, S.D., passed away on Sat., May 8, 2021, at his residence in De Smet. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Sat., May 15, 2021, at the De …
James "Jim" Thomas, age 60, of De Smet, S.D., passed away on Sat., May 1, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. A Rosary will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 6, …
John Louis Karlen (Johnnie) was born March 10, 1956, to Dr. Louis and Betty (Stock) Karlen in Madison, S.D. He died peacefully at home on the farm Tues., April 27, 2021, after a …
Dawnette Marie Austin, age 51, Willow Lake, the daughter of Dick and Jan Austin of Willow Lake, died on Thurs., April 22, 2021, after a two-year illness of Guillian-Barre' Syndrome. At …
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Joann Marie Helland, 90, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and a former Lake Preston resident, died on Thurs., April 22, 2021, at her home in Sioux Falls. Joann was born April 14, 1931, to Henry …
The Class of 2021 will have graduation on May 15 at Iroquois High School. Everyone is welcome. Class Motto: Chase your dreams but always know the road that will lead you home again. -Tim McGrawClass …
Aspiring to work around animals. What’s your favorite subject and why? Geography because I like learning about different places and their culture. Why is school important to you? You need a good …
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 …
