Kingsbury Journal

A 'derecho' storm in all its fury arrives at Arlington, S.D. on Thursday, May 12.

Derecho (duh-RAY-choh), as defined by Wikipedia, is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms known as a mesoscale … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 5/18/22

Business Expo this weekend — free to attend!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Looking for a job? Are you interested in discovering the many different businesses there are in Kingsbury County? Do you have a business in Kingsbury County … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 5/18/22

Amy Kruse, left, Billi Aughenbaugh and Karla Steffensen represented De Smet last week at the SDSU Extension Office ENERGIZE! Conference in Fort Pierre. They went to different sessions in various businesses around Fort Pierre and learned from other citizens, business owners and city officials. The Energize Conference is a yearly event that is held in one of the small towns across South Dakota. De Smet held the first annual event four years ago. The next conference will be in eastern South Dakota next spring.

Representing De Smet

5/18/22

Daily life without electricity is a challenge

We were lucky to have survived the big storm last week without any damage, but living without electricity for a day was more of a challenge than I would ever have imagined. When the power first went … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/18/22

Iroquois students enjoy the warm weather during a picnic eating the donated beef from the Cattlemen’s Association.

Four hundred pounds of beef donated to schools

To kick off and celebrate May as Beef Month, the Kingsbury County Cattlemen’s Association (KCCA) has made a purchase of beef to donate a lunch to each school in Kingsbury County. In addition, KCCA … more

5/18/22

Charles P. Ingalls born Jan. 10, 1838, died June 8, 1902, can now be read on Pa’s tombstone. Rausch Brothers Monument Company, Inc. in Ortonville, Minn., re-etched the marble grave marker and remounted it at the De Smet Cemetery. The return is just in time for the tourist season.

Pa’s grave marker back home

Since October of last year, if one drove out to the De Smet Cemetery to see Charles Ingalls’ grave marker, all that could be seen was a stone base. The marble pillar had been removed and taken to … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 5/18/22

A retirement luncheon was recently held at the Oxbow in honor of library board member Sharon Peterson. Peterson has been an advocate and volunteer and has served as a board member for 23 years. She will be greatly missed.

Twenty-three years of service

5/18/22

Court News

Blong Yang, Saint Paul, Minn., 70 in a 65 mile per hour zone, fined $97.50. Charles Hall, Rutherford, N.C., no proper license plates on vehicle, fined $132.50. Norland Hofer, Huron, drive vehicle … more

5/18/22

Sheriff Reports

The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Department reports four accidents.April 12 – Corbett Allen of Wind Gap, Pa., was north bound on Hwy 81 near 215 Street in a closed work area. Allen collided with a … more

5/18/22

Let me give you some parenting advice

I don’t know how you feel, but in my opinion, parenting is hard! Someone must have forgotten to hand me the instruction manual when my children came home. I have yet to meet a parent who wouldn’t … more

By Debra Johnston, M.D. | 5/18/22

Sharon Abraham, left, Jensine Matson, Sabina Lhaparkanova, Alivia Spilde, Pastor Biel, Ramey Gearhart, Deb Feldhaus, William Matson and Carter Wermers.

Ramona church honors six graduates

St. John Lutheran Church of rural Ramona held a brunch for six seniors who will be graduating from Oldham-Ramona School on May 21. The Women’s Group prepared the brunch of egg bakes, muffins, juice … more

5/18/22

Spirit Lake News

Spirit Lake Presbyterian Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School. FM 88.1 – Live Facebook. Wednesday Bible Study 7 – 8 p.m. A large group gathered last week for ground clean up around … more

By Illdena Poppen | 5/18/22

1942: Typewriters in need of repair

Billie Sargent was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on May 15. Thank you, Billie, for a very inspiring service. Thank you, all, who helped me celebrate my birthday this last week. Boy! It sure … more

By Rose Grothe | 5/18/22

1967: The last class in Esmond

The Bornitz family enjoyed a birthday party for Jonny Bornitz, son of Travis and Michelle Bornitz. Charemon and Annette Dunham attended the Iroquois Community Club meeting on May 3. On May 4, they … more

By Lori Wehlander | 5/18/22

1982: Permits to shave and wear make-up

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship Service May 22 at 9:30 a.m. with the Sunday School leading the service using the theme, “A, B, Cs of Sunday School.” Everyone is welcome. Sunday School … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 5/18/22

Terrance and Jasper Hesse cuddle with a Lhasa Apso puppy that Jaxson Long brought to the petting zoo.

Fun with animals

Lake Preston High School FFA members brought baby animals to the school May 11 and hosted a petting zoo/animal nursery. The students brought domestic pets such as puppies and rabbits, as well as farm … more

5/18/22

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Encroaching water from Lake Thompson has nearly isolated the Paul McMasters farm on the lake’s north edge. The road they drive over daily to get to and from their home can be seen underwater in the lower left. They can get to their farm, but the trip is slow going with water sloshing over their running boards of their truck.

1947: Typing 56 words/minute wins 2nd place and $1.00

10 YEARS AGO May 16, 2012 Hugs were given, tears were shed and memories were shared as the LPHS graduating class of 2012 took center stage at the ceremony held on May 12. With their futures in sight, … more

5/18/22

And so it begins... the construction, that is

A dozen concerned citizens attended a question/answer session with officials from Banner Associates and Halme Construction on Mon., May 9 at the Community Room. Many yards on the north side of town … more

By Kingsbury Journal Staff | 5/18/22

During the storm last week, the Lake Preston School had some trees fall down. The community came together on Friday morning, and with power coming back on Friday night, graduation was still a go for Saturday.

Community support

5/18/22

Richard Stoddard, left, was presented with a clock from De Smet Mayor Gary Wolkow at the council meeting Wednesday. Stoddard had been employed with the City of De Smet for seven years and was the water and wastewater superintendent when he retired.

Stoddard retires after 7 years

The De Smet Common Council met at the De Smet Event Center Wednesday, and while the list of agenda items was long, the council made short work of it. The council heard public comments, set pool rates … more

By Mike Siefker, Kingsbury Journal | 5/18/22