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Election of new officers follows budget hearing

The Lake Preston Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., July 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room, following a brief budget hearing at 5:15 p.m. The board … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/23/25

Kooper Elizabeth Osvog

Kooper Elizabeth Osvog was born April 28 to Garrett and Jenn (White) Osvog of De Smet. She weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long, born in Watertown, S.D., at Prairie Lakes Hospital. … more

7/23/25

Summer projects progressing on schedule

The Lake Preston Board of Education held its year-end meeting for the 2024–25 school year on Mon., June 30 at 7:30 a.m. in the superintendent’s conference room, moving quickly through a series of … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/16/25

New water/sewer rates starting Sept. 1

The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., June 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. They approved an addition to Boomer’s gas station, heard public comments about property … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 6/25/25

Jaryn Huth plans to hold mini markets starting July 13 at her home in Lake Preston.

Get ready for fresh garden goodies

Summer is the time for farmers’ markets, and some will be popping up in the next couple of months in Lake Preston. Tanya Flegel with Flegels Flowers will be holding the first market on June 28 from … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 6/19/25

Third Quarter Honor Roll announced

A Honor Roll (GPA 4.0-3.65) Seniors: Kason Anderson, Amelia Holland, Trinity Pirlet*, Grace Greene, Jaxson Long Juniors: Mallory Carlson, Brityn Davies*, Isaac Olson, Ben Curd*, Hadlee Holt*, Lorick … more

6/4/25

Kutler Nuzum was the winner of the Work Zone Awareness Billboard Contest. He was recently recognized and received his own miniature billboard.

Nuzum chosen as billboard winner

Schools are letting out for the year, which can only mean one thing, summer is near. Summer brings warmer weather and road construction. Work zones and highway workers are popping up all over. Every … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 5/21/25

Next year’s budget and schedule reviewed

The Lake Preston Board of Education met for the final regular meeting of the current school year on Mon., May 12 at 7 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room. The board reviewed the … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 5/21/25

Longville receives the Army Achievement Medal

Sergeant Kristen Longville, daughter of Scott and Michelle Longville of Lake Preston and former graduate of Lake Preston High School, was recognized for her achievements at the original … more

5/21/25

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.

An entire career spent at the LP school

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