Due to high demand in the area, another hair salon has opened in De Smet. Amanda Fields opened Fields Salon this month and is taking appointments and walk-ins four days a week. She offers haircuts …
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By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal
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1/31/24
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We are third-grade students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School in De Smet, S.D. We read about honor flights in our Scholastic News. We wanted to help send veterans on the Midwest Honor Flight. …
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By Dear Mr. Van Beek,, Third Grade Students
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1/31/24
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Welcoming people into your home is not always easy. Imagine opening your home to an absolute stranger, a teenager from a different country. English is not his first language, and he will be living …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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1/24/24
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Conrad Bradley Schaefer was born Jan. 4 to Kevin and Annie Schaefer of Colman, S.D. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and is 20 1/4 inches long. Conrad joins siblings Brielle, Barrett, Blaire and …
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1/24/24
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The De Smet Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest was held on Sun., Jan. 21. Boys Winners: Grayson Millman (left), age 13: 9 of 15, Gradyn Henrich, age 12: 13 of 15, Gatlin Wienk, 14: age 11of 15, …
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1/24/24
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The De Smet School Board met on Wed., Jan. 10, after their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 8 was postponed due to the weather. During the meeting the board swore in a new board member, discussed a …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/17/24
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The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center, holding their regular monthly meeting along with the Second Street Project Hearing. CURB AND GUTTER HEARING The …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/17/24
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Imagine living in a different country, where you know no one and must speak another language. You are so excited for the opportunity; you can hardly wait. That is how it was for Melville Deloye from …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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1/10/24
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During the month of December, Cindy Albrecht, Chris Bjorkman and Bonnie Menzel offered to wrap Christmas gifts for a freewill donation to benefit the Kingsbury County Food Pantry. Thanks to the …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/3/24
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Longtime De Smet coach Pat Wheeler was inducted into the Entringer Hall of Fame at the Entringer Classic on Saturday night in Brookings. Wheeler first joined the De Smet High School staff in 1984 and …
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1/3/24
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When Dr. Tim Salonen announced his retirement and the closing of his De Smet Veterinary Service office, many were concerned about the clinic’s future. Fortunately, the clinic reopened with new …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/3/24
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De Smet Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) traveled to Dell Rapids, S.D., on Dec. 11 to participate in the Region V meet, comprised of 13 South Dakota FCCLA chapters. Lyla …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/27/23
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The De Smet Music Boosters held a successful dinner and show on Fri., Dec. 15. The show, “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose,” also featured music from the band and choir and a …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/27/23
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12/20/23
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On Mon., Dec. 18, a retirement party was held at the De Smet Veterinary Service office, honoring Dr. Tim Salonen. The small office was full of friends, family and customers who all wanted to wish …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/20/23
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De Smet sophomore Macailyn Pillar was selected as South Dakota District 2 FFA Vice President for 2023-2024 on Nov. 20. Pillar will be helping with many State FFA events while in office. She has …
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12/20/23
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The popular bi-annual community meeting sponsored by the De Smet Development Corporation was held in the back room of the Oxbow Restaurant on Tues., Dec. 12 at 7 a.m. Business and organizational …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/20/23
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De Smet City Council met on Wed., Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss Impact classes, the Second Street and Chase Street project, changes to the De Smet Event Center contracts …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/20/23
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12/13/23
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