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TEN YEARS AGO: The Lake Preston Museum played host to members from other area museums last week. Board president Jean Nelson pointed out something to Sharon Peterson from the Depot Museum in DeSmet. Museum representatives from Arlington and Oldham were also present. The idea is to share ideas to network with fellow lovers of history.
1976: Salter stars in state baseball tournament
10 years ago August 24, 2016 The museum is still unearthing treasures, discovering things in boxes they didn’t know about. Some of the rarer objects have gotten the board thinking about running … more
Nuisance properties face possible court-ordered abatements
Lake Preston Council met on Mon., Aug. 10, 2026. Those present were Mayor Donna Bumann, Joe Schnell, Khristy Mogler, Austin Strande (via phone), Jim Conrad, Rick Olson, Finance Officer Brenda Klug, … more
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The last first day of school for this year’s senior class.
Shifting gears for the start of school year
Action surged around the Lake Preston school for open house and for the first day of classes. When students and parents pulled up to school for an open house, they were greeted with a street full of … more
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Up in smoke; chicken & rice
Welcome back to the funny farm, where the air is a little clearer this week, mostly because I am no longer operating as a human chimney. I finally drew a line in the sand. I turned the big 5-0 last … more
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High school musicians who attended Rushmore Music Camp were Lyla Schoenfelder, Lanie Hubbard, Kannen Nuzum, Eva Fields, Bella Ward, Danielle Kruger, Josslyn O’Dea and Harmony Whitten.
Local musicians attend camp
Local musicians embarked on yet another successful adventure at Rushmore Music Camp, which has provided an unforgettable music experience for youth since 1970. Twenty students from the De Smet and … more
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NOT back to school for some
While many students and staff were excited to start school last week, some retired teachers gathered for a NOT-back-to-school get-together at former Lake Preston music teacher Lynne Brown’s house. … more
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The Lake Preston School’s theme for the year is "Full Throttle - Shifting into Greatness," and they went all out at their open house with a full-on car show in front of the school.
Shifting into greatness
Funding for 215th Street project discussed
The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to discuss highway matters, James Perkins Day and data centers. highway Dept. Dave Sorenson, … more
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What’s next for De Smet? Let’s hear it
In 2006, the De Smet Development Corporation hosted a community meeting to form the goals that would become our 20-Year Comprehensive Plan. Now, two decades later, we’re seeking community input … more
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Board hears from seniors
The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Aug. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the high school library to hear from some students and discuss school lunches and the bleachers. seniors During public comment, Adalyn … more
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Anatomical variations: Inherent challenges in comprehending cancer
Human anatomy is fascinatingly and frustratingly complex. In each body, 600 muscles, 206 bones and 360 joints provide structural stability and movement; two lungs circulate air through 1,500 miles of … more
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TEN YEARS AGO: Jan Mobley likes to show people around her garden these days since it has evolved into a serious passion. She tries new things all the time and recently discovered that kale is not bitter at all if it is raised properly.
2001: GBB to have deeper team than previous year
10 years ago August 17, 2016 Jan Mobley is known in Lake Preston for her 32 different kinds of pies and her caramel rolls, but she is developing a new passion these days. After she sold her business … more
Starting the school year ‘Full Throttle’
The Lake Preston School Board meeting was held on Mon., Aug. 10, 2026. Summer Maintenance and Construction Superintendent Dana Felderman reported that the sidewalk project was progressing, with … more
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Jeff Quinn with Jurassic Magic Show performed for the children as they wrapped up their summer reading program.
Wrapping up a successful ‘Unearth a Story’ summer reading program
The Dorothee Pike Memorial Library celebrated the conclusion of its "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program with an afternoon filled with awards, pizza and plenty of magic. Participants gathered for … more
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TEN YEARS AGO: Steve Siver recently retired as maintenance man and groundskeeper at the Kingsbury County Courthouse. Siver read a card Monday during a retirement party for himself and former Deputy Director of Equalization Barb Hansen. Co-workers presented Siver with a pair of antique leather saddlebags once used by the United States Cavalry (subsequently stolen from Siver). Siver, an avid motorcyclist, had told coworkers he planned to buy the saddlebags and modify them to fit his Harley Davidson Sportster. Hansen, who retired June 30, received a silver dragonfly pendant necklace Monday as a retirement gift.
2001: Balancing school budget
10 years ago August 17, 2016 Progress continues toward readying a new baseball field for next year’s season. In their latest update at the city council meeting Aug. 10, councilmen George Cavanaugh … more
City council declares a new day
The De Smet City Council met at the De Smet Event Center on Wed., Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. to hear from Cliff Hadley regarding James Perkins Day and to acquire street updates from Casey Harty. james perkins … more
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Local artist displays work at museum
Many hidden talents abound in our area, and the Lake Preston Museum will be opening its doors on Aug. 22-23 to showcase one of them. Todd Huntimer, Arlington, will have some of his artwork on display … more
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Spirit Lake News
Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Worship Service Sun., Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Live Facebook, FM 88.1. Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KXLG Radio 99.1 Sun., 8:03 a.m.   Michelle Melberg will offer pulpit … more
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Carthage News
Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship Sun., Aug. 23 at 8 a.m. with communion. Visitors are always welcome. Andrew Nelson and Lorelee Nelson went to Brookings on Thursday. Lorelee met teaching and … more
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Esmond history lessons
Richard, Nancy and the Travis Bornitz families traveled to Ghent, Minn., last Sunday to attend Richard’s cousin Daniel VanLeeuwe's family farm, being recognized as a Minnesota Centennial farm. The … more
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