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Lynne Brown is retiring after teaching music at the Lake Preston school for 39 years. She spoke at the spring elementary program about how much she has enjoyed her time at Lake Preston and in the community.

Lynne Brown knew early in life that she wanted to be a music teacher. Brown had a love for music at an early age, and during her junior year, she was chosen to be a section leader. That gave her a … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/16/25

Alan Vedvei, the 1976-77 State FFA President was the guest speaker at this year’s FFA banquet.

Former State FFA president encourages members

The Lake Preston FFA Chapter held their annual banquet, honoring the students and their successes this past school year. They also had a guest speaker, Alan Vedvei, State FFA President in 1976-77. As … more

By Kingsbury Journal Staff | 5/16/25

An afternoon at the museum

On Thurs., May 1, 34 kindergarten through sixth-grade children and four chaperones from the Kids First program visited the Lake Preston Museum. They first experienced a general tour of the building … more

By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal | 5/16/25

Lisa Cleveland has been a cook at the Lake Preston School for the last 28 years and will be retiring after this school year.

Twenty-eight years of fun in the kitchen

For the past 28 years when coming to lunch, students at the Lake Preston School have been greeted, often with a smile, by Lisa Cleveland; however, Cleveland has decided to turn in her apron. … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/4/25

Pat Tvinnereim, Kingsbury County Genealogical Society President, was honored as South Dakota Genealogist of the Year. This honor was presented by Yvonne Haefner during the South Dakota Genealogical Society Conference at Pierre, S.D., on April 26.

Tvinnereim honored as Genealogist of the Year

5/4/25

2025 Junior Duck Stamp contest winners announced

The 2025 Junior Duck Stamp contest had 270 entries statewide, 51 from Lake Preston. Scans of the winners’ artwork will be on tour throughout the state of South Dakota this summer and at the … more

5/4/25

Main gym renovation project ahead of schedule

The Lake Preston Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Wed., April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room. They received updates on the main gym renovation project … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 4/23/25

Many of the Lake Preston FFA students competed in multiple Career Development Events at the State FFA Convention held in Brookings.

Busy CDE season topped off at State

Lake Preston FFA Chapter members have had a busy spring, competing in Career Development Events (CDEs) for the past several weeks. Students in grades 7-12 are allowed to be in FFA and can compete in … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 4/23/25

Consideration of payments for utility hookups on vacant lots

The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., April 7 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. They received the usual construction project updates and discussed possible payments from … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 4/23/25

Unofficial results of the City of Lake Preston City Council election held on Tuesday, April 8

Unofficial results of the City of Lake Preston City Council election held on Tuesday, April 8 On the ballet: Eight candidates filed petitions for six spots on the Lake Preston City Council ** … more

4/16/25

Lake Preston recently inducted new members, sophomore Josslyn Emery, left, and juniors Mallory Carlson and Lorick Pirlet, to the National Honor Society. Current members Hadlee Holt, back left, Trinity Pirlet, Brityn Davies and Ben Curd helped with the induction ceremony.

Honor Society

4/11/25

The Lake Preston Show Choir has been busy performing during the month of March. They earned a superior at their region contest.

Musical March Madness

For the past 40 years, March has been designated as Music in our Schools Month and a month packed full of celebrating music for students at Lake Preston. Throughout March, not only do the students … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 4/11/25

Property assessment appeals approved

The Lake Preston City Council held a regular meeting on Wed., March 19 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. The main purpose of this meeting was to convene as the Board of Equalization to hear and act on … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 3/26/25

Owen Paul and Ryker Eschenbaum helped get the museum ready.

Getting ready for the season

The Lake Preston Museum was alive with activity on Sat., March 8, when the members and five enthusiastic youngsters set about cleaning and polishing the woodwork and … more

3/19/25

The fourth grade posed in front of the Dr. Seuss photo booth set up at the school.

Fun, decorations, special guests & more

Walking the halls of the Lake Preston School this past week felt like a stroll through the many famous Dr. Seuss books. The school, along with many others, celebrated Read Across America Week March … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 3/13/25

Need help doing your laundry?

Sometimes, all it takes is an idea for a business opportunity to arise. Sommer Larson runs an in-home daycare in Lake Preston, and after visiting with some of her mom friends, an idea came to mind. … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 3/13/25

Students in third through fifth grade corralled their animals (balloons) in the pens (hula hoops) using fly swatters, an activity celebrating FFA week.

Having some fun during FFA Week

In South Dakota, there are 112 FFA chapters and over 6,500 members, making up the South Dakota FFA (SD FFA). Lake Preston is one of those chapters. Every year, National FFA Week is celebrated; this … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 3/2/25

Over 300 lutefisk lovers were served on Sun., Feb. 16 at the North Preston Lutheran Church.

Lutefisk dinner

3/2/25

The Busy Blue Bells 4-H Club held a bake sale and pie auction last week. Money raised at the event will be donated to the Tucker and Jamie Nelson family in memory of fellow 4-Her Raegan Nelson. Hattie Hesby, local 4-H member, shows one of the pies to the basketball crowd.

A little treat

3/2/25

Oldham Saloon — open for business

The Oldham Saloon is up and running again with new management and improvements. Collin McCarthy from Madison, S.D., who purchased the bar from Cathy Johnson last February, is very familiar with the … more

By Darlene Deknikker, Kingsbury Journal | 3/2/25