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Mallen Kruger spent a beautiful evening using her artistic abilities to freshen up the paint on a statue in the St. Thomas Cemetery.
Freshening up statues
Athletes honored at awards event
De Smet’s Athletic Awards Night was held May 15 in the Event Center. The annual event highlights athletic support and student athlete achievements in each sport, in addition to awarding a variety … more
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Upcoming: Semi-Annual Community Gathering
Spring is well underway, and summer is right around the corner. Sounds like a good time to enjoy some sweet rolls, hear the latest community updates and visit with friends and acquaintances. If you … more
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Cramer brightens days with the blessing of music
If you happen to be walking the halls of the Good Samaritan Society on any given morning after breakfast, you will likely hear the strains of organ music coming from the chapel. If you peek in your … more
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De Smet High School service learning students, Josh Siefert, back left, Willem Lim, Mia Yockey, Sophia Barr; Alyssa Asleson, front left, and Mirra Beck, show off handmade tie blankets made as a class project to donate to the De Smet Food Pantry.
Students learn benefits of giving back
Shannon Palmlund’s service learning class, a semester-long course with no set curriculum, allows students to work on projects that give back to the community. Their first major project for the year … more
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Campground considered for trailer park
During De Smet’s City Council meeting on Wed., May 10, a new council was established, with members sworn in, positions appointed, and city designations determined, along with discussion of how to … more
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Bakery Skills at The Village
On Wed., May 3, Berniece Koester, left, Betty Penner, Ron Hedrick, Esther Weber and Margaret Anderson, residents of The Village Assisted Living, were reminiscing after Tina Schipper, a volunteer (not … more
Augustana University announces graduates
Augustana University is proud to announce the graduating Class of 2023. Of the 391 students who earned baccalaureate degrees, nearly half will graduate with honors. Another 178 students earned a … more
Jordan Rusche, daughter of Warren and April Rusche, Bancroft, receiving a few of her many academic and journalism awards before graduating from South Dakota State University on May 6, 2023.
Rusche takes next step in journalism journey
Jordan Rusche, De Smet High School alumna, South Dakota State University graduate, academic award winner and 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief of the SDSU Collegian, is venturing into the ever-evolving world … more
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The De Smet Land and Homesite judging team in El Reno, Okla., before the awards banquet. Kasen Janssen, left, Tucker Anderson, Connor Johnson, Gannon Gruenhagen and Jada Burke.
FFA judging team competes at Nationals
Five members of the De Smet High School FFA traveled to Oklahoma April 30 – May 5 for the National Land and Homesite competition, having qualified for national by winning the Northeast South Dakota … more
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Enrollment remains strong
The De Smet School Board met on Mon., May 8, for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began with President Shane Roth congratulating Abi Van Regenmorter on her new title, Superintendent Doctor … more
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De Smet Outdoor Show draws hundreds of visitors
The second annual De Smet Outdoor Show took place last Sat., May 6, and was once again a big success. The De Smet Event & Wellness Center welcomed roughly 300 visitors who came to see more than … more
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Twenty units of blood donated
LifeServe Blood Center held a blood drive in De Smet on Tues., May 2, with a good turn-out. Twenty donors registered to give blood; 19 were able to donate, and 20 units of life-saving blood were … more
Neva Clubb, back left, Logan Griffith, Britney Coleman, Kody Rowcliffe, Sophia Barr, Willem Lim, Alexis Alderman; Phiomene Henry, Jael Koistinen, Brooklyn Coughlin, Sophia Gigov, Ivey Schoenfelder, Calli Fields; Cortney Smith (w/Group Membership Award), front left, Remi Efraimson (w/ group Top Honors Award), Harper Anderson (w/ Group Membership Award), Savannah Larson (w/ Group Merit Chapter Award), Erica Johnson and Adalyn Gross. Those present at state but not pictured: Charlotte Fields, Charli McCune and Mia Yockey. (Submitted photo)
Local students attend state convention
Over 1,350 members of the South Dakota Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (SD FCCLA) gathered at the 2023 State Leadership Conference held at the Ramkota Hotel and … more
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Bulldog athletes commit to area colleges
Four different De Smet Bulldogs have committed to area universities to play on their sports teams starting this fall. Damon Wilkinson will play basketball for South Dakota State University (SDSU) in … more
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Sen. Casey Crabtree, right, and Rep. Tim Reisch, left, presented a House Commemoration to Coach Jeff Gruenhagen in honor of the 2020-21 and 2021-22 boys basketball championship teams. The commemoration passed in the 2023 legislative session, prior to the Bulldogs winning their third consecutive title.
Congratulating the Bulldogs
Cloverleaf 4-H celebrates Earth Day
Cloverleaf 4-H members met in April to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the branches at the 4-H grounds. Discussion was held in regard to reduce, reuse and recycle and different project ideas to … more
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Half Pint officially opens in De Smet
With perhaps the best name ever for a family restaurant/bar in a town famous for “Little House on the Prairie,” Half Pint Steaks & Spirits officially opened last week in De Smet. Located at … more
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Fourth graders Cora Wilkinson, left, and Clara Palmlund presented a check for $890 to Debra Foley, middle, Activities Director at the Good Samaritan Society. The money was raised through a penny war that Mr. Julius, school counselor, organized in the elementary. The 4th grade class won the competition.
Penny war winners
Palmlund is Volunteer of the Year
Each year, the De Smet City Council recognizes an individual who gives of his or her time and talents to make the community a better place. The 2023 De Smet Volunteer of the Year is Cheryl Palmlund. … more
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