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Spirit lake Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Worship Service Sun., Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Live Facebook, FM 88.1. Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KXLG Radio 99.1 Sun., 8:03 …
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By Illdena Poppen
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1/7/26
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1975:; A county free throw contest will be hosted at the Oldham gym on Dec. 29. Entry forms are at the school; any girl or boy ages 11-14 may enter. Dragons named to the Sioux Valley All-Conference …
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By Darlene DeKnikker
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1/7/26
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T’was Christmas Time T’was Christmas Time, but now the season’s o’er. We shove the unused paper roll behind the storeroom door. We start to take decorations off the big old Christmas tree …
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By Rose Grothe
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1/7/26
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1/7/26
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Here is a look back at some of the stories printed in the Kingsbury Journal during the first half of 2025. Jan. 1: For many years, the Lake Preston fifth-grade class has raised money to purchase …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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From the launch of the Kingsbury Journal, there has been one constant, business manager Sheryl Downes. At the end of this year, she will be stepping down and retiring from the newspaper. Downes began …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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As 2025 comes to a close, I am amazed at how much our little funny farm has changed over the year. We have done a lot of work around our place, adding to our chicken coop and run, building more pens …
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By Amy Halverson
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12/31/25
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Grace Parry is the new Executive Director of the De Smet Economic Development Corporation, as of Nov. 12, 2025. Parry grew up in Arlington, S.D., where she was very involved with her community. “As …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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We asked Becky Albrecht’s second grade class at the De Smet School to answer “What do you plan to do on Christmas break? Here are their answers. Ainslee: Going to my grandma’s house and make a …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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10 years ago December 30, 2015 Kingsbury County Treasurer Elaine Blachford displayed a new South Dakota license plate. The new plates have an updated design and will be available beginning Jan. 4, …
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12/31/25
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The Lake Preston second graders are enjoying a little time off from school for Christmas break. Before they left school, we asked them what they planned to do on their time off from school. Joey: …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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Over the past several years, students at Lake Preston have become accustomed to seeing Santa and Buddy the Elf, handing out candy. This year, Santa had a little help from several elves including …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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10 years ago December 30, 2015 Anyone who has recently stopped by the Bait Box or stayed at the Lake Preston Motel will have noticed there’s a new smiling face behind the counter. It belongs to …
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12/31/25
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Christmas at the South Dakota State Capitol is always magical with the beautifully decorated Christmas trees, but that is not all that was beautiful this year. Musicians from the Iroquois School …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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As many of us watch the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball drop on television this year, here’s a look at some surprising facts about the event. • The concept began with sailing. Starting in the …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/31/25
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Rick and Vicky Aughenbaugh had as guests Christmas Eve the Mark and Kara Aughenbaugh family, and on Christmas Day, they hosted Mark and Kara Aughenbaugh family, Corey Aughenbaugh and family of Sioux …
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By Marlin Clendening
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12/31/25
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Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship on Jan. 4 at 9 a.m. Everyone is always welcome. CARTHAGE NEWS 1926 As we enter the new year of 2026, some items from 1926 are interesting. From The Carthage …
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By Lorelee Nelson
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12/31/25
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12/24/25
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The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues, Dec. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to discuss bridge inspections and upcoming elections. bridge inspections Chris Brozik, Civil …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District will live to see the 2026-27 school year, yet the results of its Dec. 16 reorganization election show a district still deeply divided. At a special board …
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By Zac Zwaschka, Madison Daily Leader
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12/24/25
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