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Big changes at NAPA Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts in De Smet unveils a major storefront renovation and gears up for a wave of new community-focused expansions. Development Manager Jerek Bludorn announced that the recent interior … more
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A fun week of activities for Homecoming
Persistent rain showers could not dampen the community's pride or competitive fire in De Smet this week, as the Bulldogs celebrated their 2026 Homecoming. Capping off a spirit-filled week with the … more
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Music trip to Nashville, New Orleans set
The De Smet School Board met for its regular meeting on Mon., Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. to address a variety of district business, ranging from facilities updates to travel plans for the music students. … more
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Local pickleball league seeks new courts
The De Smet Pickleball League is rallying the community behind a $57,000 push for two brand-new outdoor courts, anchoring the effort with a highly unique pigeon-racing auction fundraiser this fall. … more
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Council hears first budget reading
The De Smet City Council convened on Thurs., Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. at City Hall for a special meeting to plan and review the 2027 appropriations budget. Tracey Larson, Finance Officer, went over the 2027 … more
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What’s next for De Smet? Let’s hear it
In 2006, the De Smet Development Corporation hosted a community meeting to form the goals that would become our 20-Year Comprehensive Plan. Now, two decades later, we’re seeking community input … more
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Board hears from seniors
The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Aug. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the high school library to hear from some students and discuss school lunches and the bleachers. seniors During public comment, Adalyn … more
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City council declares a new day
The De Smet City Council met at the De Smet Event Center on Wed., Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. to hear from Cliff Hadley regarding James Perkins Day and to acquire street updates from Casey Harty. james perkins … more
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U.S. Army veteran Brittany Smith is launching Littles Homestead Daycare, a new, licensed in-home care option for children ages one to five, opening in De Smet on Mon., Aug. 24.
Littles Homestead Daycare to open soon
A new, early childhood care option is coming to the De Smet community later this month, aimed at providing local families with a nurturing, values-based environment for their children. Littles … more
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Mykel Anderson
Three new faces on the De Smet City Council
The De Smet City Council has recently gained three new members in Mykel Anderson, Brian Fischer and Brady Anderson. We reached out to the new council members to get to know them a little better and … more
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Third and final weekend of the Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant count
State Attendees Arizona 4 Arkansas 2 California 1 Colorado 2 Florida 7 Georgia 1 Idaho 5 Illinois 7 Indiana 16 Iowa 60 Kansas 18 Louisiana 1 Michigan 11 Minnesota 129 Mississippi 2 Missouri 8 Montana … more
The 2026 Clover Classic Livestock Judging Event was held in Brookings. Pictured left to right: Jaelynn Janssen, Nolan Eichler, Weston Eichler and Carson Eichler.
4-H Clover Classic Livestock show held in Brookings
The 2026 Clover Classic was held June 15-16 in Brookings. This event hosted the national qualifying contests for Livestock Judging and Livestock Skill-a-Thon, along with other contests in Meats … more
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New real estate services in De Smet
Burlage Peterson Auctioneers & Realtors, LLC, a third-generation family-run business, now has a new office location at 101 Joliet Ave SE in De Smet. Burlage Peterson was founded in the 1960s by … more
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Correction
In last week's De Smet City Council meeting article, dated July 8, 2026, at 5 p.m., there was an error. Apologies for the error reported in the July 15, 2026, edition. It was stated Grace … more
Budgets and bills are focus of meeting
The De Smet School Board met on Wed., July 8 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss several topics. The board met again on Mon., July 13 at 6 p.m. for a special meeting to hold a budget hearing. regular meeting … more
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Blake Coon (14), left, and Hudson Ward (15) opened their own business, SD Detailing, on June 15 to make their own money detailing vehicles.
Freshmen boys open detailing business
It seems like there is a new small business opening somewhere in South Dakota almost every day, but it isn’t every day you hear of one opened by two young entrepreneurs, especially right here in De … more
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A $1000 check was presented by John and Lorenda Anderson to Norman Whitaker, treasurer, from the proceeds of a June 20, 2026, rummage sale. Pictured include Gerald Skyberg, left, Whitaker and John and Lorenda Anderson.
Cemetery receives generous donation
For several years now, the De Smet Community Women have organized a city-wide rummage sale. This year, a portion of the funds raised from the rummage sale were donated to the De Smet Cemetery … more
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First weekend of the Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant count
State Attendees Alabama 2 Arizona 11 Arkansas 1 California 35 Colorado 7 Florida 5 Illinois 4 Indiana 6 Iowa 67 Kansas 18 Kentucky 8 Maryland 4 Massachusetts 5 Michigan 2 Minnesota 106 Mississippi 5 … more
New city council members installed
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., July 8 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to thank outgoing city council members for their service, administer the oath of office to new members, hold … more
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Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving - Plan for a sober ride this Fourth of July
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National … more
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