Kingsbury Journal

My last conversation with Grandpa was over the phone. He was sick and dying. I was 1,200 miles away in residency, learning how to be a family physician. I was not going to make it home in time to see … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, Md | 6/2/21

An unexpected role I love, and chicken noodle casserole

One year ago, I happened to see an ad asking for volunteers to help keep the newspaper going in town. Although I wasn’t exactly sure how I could help, I thought I could offer to volunteer a couple … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/2/21

Ironing with mom: getting to wrinkle-free with love

Wood clunked on wood as Mom angled into the door and rested the bulky panel on the floor. She sucked in a big breath, grasped both sides and lugged it into the kitchen. The white fabric-covered board … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/2/21

Follow Christ by imitation

Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. I Corinthians 11:1Saturday night was bath night at our house. First, a small amount of water was put in the tub, and the baby had her bath. Then, more water and … more

By James Jesser | 6/2/21

Pave the way for next American transportation revolution

From the beginning, the story of the U.S. auto industry has been one of ingenuity, of taking risks and of pushing forward. At the dawn of the twentieth century, most Americans could hardly comprehend … more

By Senator John Thune | 6/2/21

What’s a picture really worth? A thousand memories

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” The phrase came into use in the early part of the 20th century. At that time the words commended the effectiveness of graphics in advertising. It is … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/26/21

Breathing life into your bones

Last year at this point, the valley of the dry bones story was one of the appointed readings for Sunday worship. Those bones in the valley were very dry, but we had an even worse situation in the … more

By Pastor Jesse Carson, Oldham Lutheran & St. Johns Lutheran | 5/26/21

Triumphs and mistakes: Learning from our history

The United States of America has a truly unique and wonderful history. Our nation was the first to be founded on an ideal: that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/26/21

Grandmother’s love surpasses back pain

Back pain can be disabling, not only in terms of employment but also in terms of social connections. This point was never clearer to me than when I saw Maria, a 56-year-old experiencing severe low … more

By Tyler Ptacek, M.D. | 5/21/21

Things are getting better

It feels like it took forever, but it feels like things are finally starting to improve. The temperatures are getting higher, and I’m enjoying more time outside. COVID restrictions are being … more

5/21/21

Delving into deep dishwasher discussions

“We need a dishwasher,” I sighed as I reluctantly stacked the plates on the table and carried them to the counter, plopping them down with a bit more force than necessary. I knew there was no … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/21/21

The highest priestly prayer

There’s a group. There’s a defined group of people that God, the Father, has given to Jesus Christ. The Father chose these people. He did not choose everyone. He chose some and not others to come … more

By Pastor Jesse Carson, Oldham Lutheran & St. Johns Lutheran | 5/21/21

Family initiative seeks 300 new foster families

In South Dakota, we help our neighbors. It’s just part of who we are. My parents instilled that in me at a very young age. We’d check on families in our community who were struggling. In fact, … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/21/21

Missing the healing power of art at the clinic

Artists and medical personnel both know the importance of art. The famous nurse Florence Nightingale once said, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 5/12/21

Get baking with delicious chocolate chip cookies

I am getting pretty tired of this cold weather, but it looks like it will finally be warming up soon. While I wait for the warmer weather, this is the perfect time to get some extra baking done. Once … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/12/21

Two ways to speak

Jesus speaks in two different ways. Sometimes, he tells you what to do. We call these commandments. There are some really famous commandments. You get the Ten Commandments from Moses. Those are big … more

By Pastor Jesse Carson, Oldham Lutheran & St. Johns Lutheran | 5/12/21

Eat it — It’s good for you!

A spoon full a day keeps the doctor away. Our parents took a preventative approach to child health care, which included a daily dose of cod liver oil for Deloris and Donald. “It’s good for … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/12/21

Strengthening South Dakota’s workforce

South Dakota’s jobs market is booming. Our unemployment rate is the lowest in America. Businesses are moving to our state in large numbers. But we’re always looking for ways to continue to the … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/12/21

Dear Moms, I see you doing the best you can

Nowadays, we are becoming familiar with telemedicine, or health care services provided electronically via the Internet. In rural settings, telemedicine helps provide specialty care to patients … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 5/5/21

Learn by doing — and making a few mistakes

I ripped open the envelope and pulled out the piece of paper. It was a check. I stared at the numbers for a few seconds, and soon the wheels in my head, treaded with dollar signs, began turning. We … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/5/21