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Prairie View Vet Clinic – De Smet opened on Tues., Jan. 2 with Dr. Eric Knock, excited to launch their newest Prairie View Vet Clinic location. Knock invites everyone to stop in or give the clinic a call and let them know what they can do to help and what products and services they can provide.

When Dr. Tim Salonen announced his retirement and the closing of his De Smet Veterinary Service office, many were concerned about the clinic’s future. Fortunately, the clinic reopened with new … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 1/3/24

Athletes from Iroquois and Lake Preston spent the summer logging hours, working out to stay in shape and improve their athletic skills as members of the 50- and 100-hour club.

Shark athletes put in the off-season time

Athletes do not just put in the time during a sports season; athletes put in the time all year round. The Iroquois Booster Club found a way to encourage all youth, athletes or not, to stay active in … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 1/3/24

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Alex Gutzmer played the role of Santa in last week’s elementary concert. He is the son of David and Jana Gutzmer.

1998: Badger Progressive Homemakers disband

10 YEARS AGO January 1, 2014 This week’s news was a recap of the year 2013. Some of the highlights were the retirement of The Pie Lady Jan Mobley; the induction of Lyal Larson into the South Dakota … more

1/3/24

1924: Six cream stations in town

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship on Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. with the Sunday School singing. Visitors are always welcome. Shirley Stroud’s family gathered Saturday evening for their family … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 1/3/24

Grandmother takes a walk and never looks back

The Reverend Tom Peyton was the speaker at church Sunday, speaking on Revelations 2 and 3, which was written to the seven churches at that time. Each church congregation had fallen away from the … more

By Rose Grothe | 1/3/24

1923: Water tower built, houses get hooked up

Adeline Reilly was a dinner guest of the Dean Reilly family of Iroquois on New Year’s Day. Rick and Vicky Aughenbaugh had supper with Jack and Donna Steele on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day, … more

By Marlin Clendening | 1/3/24

Spirit Lake News

Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church worship service on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. FM 88.1 Live Facebook Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KWAT radio Sunday at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday … more

By Illdena Poppen | 1/3/24

Witnessing a seizure? Stay calm, follow these steps

A seizure can b e most frightening for a family member, friend or anyone to witness. However, for some people with epilepsy, seizures may be fairly common and not unexpected. Roughly one in 10 people … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, MD | 1/3/24

Surplus cash funds year-end bonuses

The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., Dec. 18, to discuss several topics including the sheriff’s new pickup, surplus cash and Asphalt Paving’s application for a Conditional Use Permit. … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 12/27/23

It’s a blizzard on Christmas evening, but the Steffensen/Nelson cousins didn’t let the weather dampen their holiday fun. They played blizzard basketball at the Lake Preston School hoops late into the evening.

Making the best out of the Christmas weather

12/27/23

Ag Buddy newsletter reaches kids nationwide

One day, while sitting in her office with her father, looking through all the different newsletters he had received in the mail, an idea came to Corrie Walter. If young people are the future of … more

By Kingsbury Journal Staff | 12/27/23

Feb 22: The community posted #McMastersStrong in various places to show their support of John McMasters who had seizures from a tumor on his left frontal lobe.

Year in Review: January – June 2023

Here is a look back at some of the stories printed in the Kingsbury Journal during the first half of 2023. Jan. 4: Greg Carmon was presented with the 2022 Wildlife Habitat Award through the Izaak … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 12/27/23

Little known facts about ... New Year’s resolutions

Many people make resolutions every new year, and, sometimes, they even keep them for a while! As the calendar flips to 2024 next Monday, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about New … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 12/27/23

Members of the Busy Blue Bells 4-H Club line up to auction off pies at half-time of the girls basketball game as Ryan Eichler serves as auctioneer.

Auctioned pies help improve 4-H grounds

The Busy Blue Bells 4-H Club first started a pie auction and bake sale in 2016, raising funds for projects members entered at Achievement Days. The club tried to do a project every year; funds raised … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 12/27/23

Lake Preston Chamber/4 Lakes Forward and Otter Tail Power Company announce the week three winner in the Christmas Lighting Contest. Patricia Blevins Nelson at 405 Park Ave S, will receive $25 in Chamber Bucks. Otter Tail Power Company sponsors this event every year in December.

Home of the Week

12/27/23

FIFTY YEARS AGO: Another successful Boys & Girls contest at Swenson Drug was concluded Monday. The seven youngsters winning the prizes are Kay Osvog, Blaine Nelson Blaine will have to grow up a bit to ride his as he is pictured in his mother’s arms), Lane Teeters, Stacy and Tracy Stewart, Sam Goodhope and Kristi Jibben.

1923: Such fine weather on Christmas — 20 degrees

10 YEARS AGO December 25, 2013 The weather was chilly Monday, as people finished preparing for Christmas. The thermometer read minus 14, but according to Accuweather, the real feel of the day was … more

12/27/23

A white Christmas and New Year’s Bellini bar

I hope everyone was able to enjoy the holidays despite the last-minute snow. We traveled before the snow hit and then stayed around home and enjoyed a white Christmas. We had Christmas at my mom’s … more

By Amy Halverson | 12/27/23

Prioritize cancer screenings in January

At the beginning of the New Year, it’s natural to consider health improvements. Nothing puts your well-being in the spotlight better than scheduling essential cancer screenings. Screenings aid in … more

By Submitted By Avera De Smet | 12/27/23

FCCLA members who competed in the Region V FCCLA meet in Dell Rapids include Alexis Alderman, back left, Britney Coleman, Kashden Palmlund, Kaden Koistinen, Rhys Hendrickson, Adalyn Gross, Remi Efraimson; Erica Johnson, front left, Cortney Smith, Haizel Koistinen, Kimber Efraimson, Arora Paez-Cook and Lyla Schoenfelder.

De Smet FCCLA attend Regionals

De Smet Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) traveled to Dell Rapids, S.D., on Dec. 11 to participate in the Region V meet, comprised of 13 South Dakota FCCLA chapters. Lyla … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 12/27/23

‘Sherlock’ helps with trip funding

The De Smet Music Boosters held a successful dinner and show on Fri., Dec. 15. The show, “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose,” also featured music from the band and choir and a … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 12/27/23