NIMBY — Not In My BackyardLook out people of Lake Preston. The NIMBYS are coming. Nimby is just a short word for Not in My Back Yard. Over the years I have lived here, some on the council, some not … more

Vote YES for schoolThis June 21st, I urge all eligible voters of the De Smet School District to vote ‘yes’ and invest in education. Let’s realize what an excellent opportunity we have before … more

My Support for Steve Strande I am writing this letter to show my support for the re-election of Steve Strande, Kingsbury County Sheriff. He is a lifelong resident of Kingsbury County and has been in … more

Over the course of the last two weekends, I’ve been able to attend community events in Ramona and Arlington to support the fire department and the American Legion. Both events had huge crowds in … more

In many ways, the pioneers led a simple life. The Ingalls family lived in tiny, homemade homes, cooked the same, simple meals over and over. Space was limited in their covered wagon, where they … more

A pipeline running northwest through South Dakota, proposed by Summit Carbon, will cross farmland adjacent to homes and acreages. Summit will connect with feeder lines … more

Do not miss local opportunity! There was an incredibly good concert at the De Smet Event Center this last week. It was Shaun Johnson who sings with the nation-wide touring group Tonic Sol Fa. Seven … more

Reprinted from the October edition of the Prairie Tracks. Dear High School Athletes, If you are able to play a sport in high school, you are blessed. Class “AA,” Class “A” or Class “B,” … more

Cannabis as I see it The people of South Dakota have spoken. On Nov. 3, 2020, the voters passed Measure 26 with 70% of the votes in favor of legalizing marijuana for medical use. The SD Department of … more

Thank you for including the weekly column, “Nooks and Crannies,” by author Deann Kruempel. While I don’t believe we can live in the past, I believe the exercise … more