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10 YEARS AGO June 8, 2011 In the 22-year history of the Lake Thompson Walleye Tournament, weather has often been a major factor. High winds, driving rains and cold weather have forced contestants off …
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6/16/21
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(With excerpt from Jean Nelson) The trundle bed, also called a truckle bed, was invented in the 1600s. It was a low bed so called because of the trundles or casters that were attached to the feet so …
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By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal
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6/16/21
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6/16/21
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Volunteers are needed to help with Lake Preston’s Avenue of Flags on Flag Day, Mon., June 14. Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the city park to post flags and at 5:30 p.m. to retire the flags.
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6/16/21
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June is Flamingo Flocking Season! A flock of flamingos may gather to roost in your yard. If this happens, you will require expert help for removal from the Lake Preston Chamber. It’s $10 to have …
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6/16/21
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Lake Preston Chamber Family Fun Night will be held Thurs., June 17 in the park starting at 6 p.m. FUN FOR ALL AGES. Food will be available for purchase along with root beer floats provided by the …
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6/16/21
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The Cheney Talking Machine Company was founded in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1914 by Forest Cheney, a concert violinist of the early 1900s. He designed the Cheney Talking Machine to suit his ideas for …
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By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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10 YEARS AGO June 1, 2011 The 22nd Annual Lake Thompson Walleye Tournament will be held June 3-5. Despite high waters flooding the north boat ramp, tourney sponsors have decided to launch all boats …
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6/2/21
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The Lake Preston Pool is tentatively opening next week. Watch "The City of Lake Preston, South Dakota" Facebook page for updates.
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6/2/21
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Lots of people came to help put up and retire the flags in the City Park and at the Lake Preston Cemetery on Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time.
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6/2/21
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A potluck for the Track and Golf teams was held for the athletes and their parents and grandparents last week. Track Awards Boys MVP: Rhett McMasters Girls MVP:Stellla DeKnikker Best in Field: Hadlee …
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By Darlene Deknikker, Kingsbury Journal
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6/2/21
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The Chamber met at the Lake Preston Cafe where many items were discussed.
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6/2/21
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10 YEARS AGO May 25, 2011 Joan Wollschlager recently opened an organic greenhouse west of Lake Preston on Highway 14 after learning about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program that provides …
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5/26/21
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5/26/21
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Today, one can watch television anywhere on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or in every room of the house on a wall-to-wall LED screen. This wasn’t always the case when TV sets were introduced. They …
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By Mary Rockino, Kingsbury Journal
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5/26/21
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There have been a few inquires about the large project and why the construction hasn’t started. The city had hopes of opening bids the beginning of June. As life happens, another curve ball was …
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5/26/21
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Lake Preston has a community garden located on the northeast side of Lake Preston Lutheran Church. Seeds, plants and supplies were furnished by the Lake Preston Ministerial Association. Diane Oldsen …
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5/26/21
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Bringing you the latest from Lake Preston High School
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5/21/21
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At the regularly scheduled school board meeting last week, Superintendent Dana Felderman announced that the hiring committee had selected to offer Jordan Solberg a contract for the open Middle …
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By Kingsbury Journal Staff
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5/21/21
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10 YEARS AGO May 18, 2011 Horizon Healthcare, a rural community-based network, highlights High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Month with free, no appointment needed, blood pressure checks for all …
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5/21/21
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