10 YEARS AGO February 12, 2014 The latest addition to the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Department is Bree, a 1½-year-old German shepherd. Bree and her partner, Deputy Michael Jenkins, recently …
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2/14/24
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South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation recently awarded $500 scholarships to youth from five rural South Dakota communities. “Youth are our future,” said Karla Hofhenke, Executive Director of …
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By Lura Roti
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2/14/24
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I have to say that Super Bowl Sunday didn’t disappoint. Not only did the Chiefs win, but I was able to come up with some food out of frozen chicken breasts. The only part of the game I missed on …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/14/24
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Feb. 14, 1924 There is evidently a gang of automobile thieves working in Huron. During the past week, three cars have been stolen from the streets and private garages of that city. Sunday, while …
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2/14/24
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I confess that occasionally even doctors get squeamish. Perhaps, more honestly, this doctor does. My personal list has gotten pretty short, but one of the things that still makes me squirm is …
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By Debra Johnston, M.D.
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2/14/24
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The Reverend Richert of Brookings was the speaker at church on Feb. 11, 2024. He spoke on 1 Peter 5, where Peter was speaking about the duties of the elders. They are not only the leaders with the …
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By Rose Grothe
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2/14/24
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Richard and Nancy Bornitz and the Travis Bornitz family attended a benefit for Brad Zobel, a nephew and cousin of the family, held Saturday evening in Artesian. The Bornitz families and Kim Sherman …
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By Marlin Clendening
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2/14/24
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Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church worship service is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30. Confirmation meets on Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. Teen Bible Study meets at 7 p.m. Jim Hulbert was …
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2/14/24
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Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship on Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. with the Sunday School singing. Lenten Services are held each Wednesday night. The service on Wed., Feb. 21 will be at 7 p.m. Visitors …
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By Lorelee Nelson
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2/14/24
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Long story short, I recently received a package in the mail from an Etsy order that came from halfway around the world. This little package was wrapped in crispy, waxy-type paper, so different than …
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By Mary Lee, Kingsbury Journal
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2/14/24
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2/14/24
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During the Kingsbury Conservation Board meeting on Wed., Jan. 24, two long-time members of the board, Richard Abrahamson and Alan Vedvei, retired. Abrahamson is stepping down after 19 years of …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/31/24
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2024 is the year for elections, and if you’ve ever thought of running for city council, there is still time and plenty of spots open with five openings in De Smet and six open in Lake Preston. …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/31/24
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The De Smet IMPACT group recently toured the Brookings Hospital, beginning with a demonstration of robotic knee surgery. David Grantham, a Senior Mako Products Specialist, presented the …
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By IMPACT Classes Leadership Team
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1/31/24
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The South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA) will present the Middle School All-State Jazz Band at the Performing Arts Center in Mitchell, S.D., on Feb. 2-3, featuring two big bands. …
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1/31/24
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Due to high demand in the area, another hair salon has opened in De Smet. Amanda Fields opened Fields Salon this month and is taking appointments and walk-ins four days a week. She offers haircuts …
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By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal
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1/31/24
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We are third-grade students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School in De Smet, S.D. We read about honor flights in our Scholastic News. We wanted to help send veterans on the Midwest Honor Flight. …
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By Dear Mr. Van Beek,, Third Grade Students
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1/31/24
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25 YEARS AGO January 27, 1999 “De Smet faced losing its hospital. This community pulled together to save and enhance the medical community, and we are proud of the progress,” said Michael Beyer, …
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1/31/24
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Another new business, Virchow Repair LLC, owned and operated by Kyle Virchow, has opened in Lake Preston. Virchow, who grew up in Lake Preston, has a passion for farming and mechanics. After …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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1/31/24
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