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Each week during the holiday season, the De Smet Community Women (DCW) pick a decorated home to honor. DCW has chosen Justin and Traci Smith on Ingalls Avenue for the second winner of the season. This event is co-sponsored by Otter Tail Power Company.
Week two winner
Each week during the holiday season, the De Smet Community Women pick a decorated home to honor. DCW has chosen Vicki and Emmet Harty at 209 2nd Sreet for the first winner of the season. This event is co-sponsored by Otter Tail Power Company.
Week one winner
Ever hosted a foreign exchange student?
Sarah Bendorf is the area coordinator for Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota for the ASSE International Student Exchange program. Bendorf first became involved with the program after an exchange … more
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The De Smet oral interpretation group enjoyed another successful season. Members of this year’s team are Sophia Gigov, left, Charlotte Fields, Neva Clubb, Eli Hubbard, Lanie Hubbard, Karlie Stofferahn, Olivia Roth, Hadley Starns and Emaline Lenz. Not pictured: Abner Rivera.
Three advance to State Oral Interp
The De Smet oral interpretation students and their coaches, Nicole Berg and Sydnee Winter, have been working hard all season to make sure it is successful. The 10 students involved include Neva … more
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City hears about possible 4-H arena to be built
The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss the water issues in the city and a possible rodeo arena. Council Statement Mayor Gary Wolkow read a … more
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School board approves free seconds
The De Smet Board of Education met on Mon., Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss ongoing issues, concerns with the school’s lunches and items they would like a new school lunch task force to … more
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Scottish Rite Foundation donates to LIWMS
The Scottish Rite Foundation of South Dakota, representing the Scottish Rite Freemasons, made a $5,000 donation on Oct. 7, 2025, to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society. Jeff Larson, president … more
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De Smet School Board attains honor for board work
The DeSmet School District School Board attained an honor for their school board work during the 2024-25 school year. The DeSmet School District School Board earned a Silver Level award for their … more
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Jamie Lancaster says good-bye
During the De Smet City Council meeting on Wed., Oct. 8, Jamie Lancaster, Executive Director of the De Smet Development Corporation, took a few minutes to say good-bye and thank the council. … more
A look into the De Smet Fire Department
With last week being National Fire Prevention Week, Journal staff decided to check in with Fire Chief Mike Warne of the De Smet Fire Department for a little more insight into the local department. … more
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Amy Button is the new Market President at American Bank & Trust for De Smet, Iroquois and Carthage.
Meet Amy Button, AB&T’s new Market President
American Bank & Trust (AB&T) has a new market president, Amy Button, as of Aug. 18 for all three local branches, De Smet, Iroquois and Carthage. Button grew up in Artesian and attended … more
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Dr. Abi Van Regenmorter, superintendent, left, Francisco Cruz Rosas, a representative from Pipestone, and Lynn Beck, volunteer for the backpack program, gathered at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School on Sept. 30 for Cruz Rosas to present a check for $1,000 on behalf of Pipestone to the Backpack Program. The funds were on behalf of one of Pipestone’s managed sow farms, Dry Lake Farms, which is in Willow Lake and employs 18 team members.
LIW receives $1,000 donation for backpack program
The football team got fired up during the pep fest before the game on Friday.
De Smet Homecoming full of wins
De Smet Homecoming was a huge success with several Bulldog wins celebrated throughout the week and Bulldog pride shown throughout the school. During coronation on Sunday night, the senior football … more
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De Smet Coronation was on Sunday night with twin siblings Blake and Brooke Jennings as king and queen. This week, the school has dress up days planned for each day.
De Smet Homecoming week is underway!
Low numbers for boys basketball
The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.to discuss junior high boys basketball. jh boys basketball Mr. Bettin informed the board that they have very low projected numbers in grades … more
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De Smet Homecoming begins on Sunday
De Smet High School Homecoming Week is Sept. 21-26 with this year’s theme being The Great Outdoors. The entire week is packed with activities and dress-up days. Mon., Sept. 15, during Bulldog Time … more
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New owner David Worden, left, gets the keys from Patti Ward.
Ward’s Store now Covered Wagon
The Covered Wagon Café & Bakery, formerly Ward’s Store & Bakery, is under management by new owner David Worden. Worden was born in Madelia, Minn., and grew up in Brandon, S.D. After … more
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Jessica McCune began her new position as the administrator at The Village Assisted Living on June 30. She looks forward to having more community interaction and continuing to learn as she adjusts to her new role.
The Village welcomes new administrator
Jessica McCune officially became the administrator at The Village Assisted Living center in De Smet on June 30. McCune grew up in Minnesota and has always been a small-town girl. She moved to De Smet … more
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Two new elementary teachers at school
The new school year is about to begin, so Journal staff asked Superintendent Dr. Abi Van Regenmorter and Principal Daniel Bettin to share their thoughts on the upcoming school year. “I'm looking … more
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The last of the Cottage Inn building coming down.
Cottage Inn razed
De Smet has changed greatly since Samuel John arrived from Ohio with his oxcart and wagon. John was the great-great-grandfather of Scott and Stan Myers. The Myers family has a long history in De … more
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