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During the Kingsbury County Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tues., Aug. 6 at the Kingsbury County Courthouse, a Conditional Use Application (CUP) from Blake Hojer was up for consideration, which …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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Two women from out of state were visiting friends, swimming on Lake Henry on Wed., July 31 during the evening when winds quickly increased as a storm blew through the area. First responders were …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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Kingsbury County Emergency Management was notified by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) in South Dakota that recent testing at Lake Albert showed harmful algal blooms in the …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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The Harvey Dunn Society will be hosting the 16th annual Plein Air event on the prairie surrounding De Smet August 8-11. This year’s event is called ‘Painting on the Prairie.’ Harvey Dunn was a …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out Oldham Potato Days. This year’s theme is “USA – Red, White & Blue.” FRI., AUG. 9 The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a bean bag …
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By Amy Halverson
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Who’s ready for a rodeo? The fourth annual Riff Raff Ranch Rodeo at 43469 209th Street, De Smet will be Fri., Aug. 9. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the rodeo begins at 6:30 p.m. This event is open …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Department reports eight accidents. June 9 – Kathy Scheidt of Lake Preston was traveling north on US Highway 14 near mile marker 401 when a deer ran into the …
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If you’re lucky enough to have fresh herbs in your garden or buy more than what you can use right away, I’m sharing tips this week on how to store them, so they stay fresh longer. First, wash the …
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By Amy Halverson
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8/7/24
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The “Adventure Begins at the Library” summer reading program concluded on July 30 at the Dorothee Pike Memorial Library in Lake Preston. A luncheon was held, and prizes were awarded to the top …
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The Lake Whitewood Lutheran Church is preparing to host the annual pork BBQ meal on Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the worship service at 9:30 a.m. and then stay for a …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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10 years ago August 6, 2014 On Monday, the Lake Preston City Council accepted the deed of the former United Methodist Church (UMC) building, gifted to them by the UMC board for the purpose of housing …
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The De Smet School District will have six new teachers when school begins this year. codi beck Background: Beck graduated from De Smet High School and has a bachelor’s degree in natural science …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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20 YEARS AGO August 6, 2004 Kingsbury County’s first Relay for Life raised nearly $29,000 for the American Cancer Society. Walkers toured the track in De Smet from shortly after 9 p.m. on Fri., …
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Tables and tickets are now available for the Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala, set for Sat., Dec. 7, 2024, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The public can secure their spot at this impactful …
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My wife, Dr. Kali Jo Wacker, an English professor at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and a De Smet, S.D. native, recently completed a 590 square-foot mural on the front of the local …
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Submitted by Mr. Wacker
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Prairie Doc Radio is excited to announce its move to South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) this fall. The first show will air on Sept. 15, at both 6 a.m. and 1 p.m., marking the beginning of the …
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The church in Bancroft is planning a celebration for its 135 years of continuous service to the community later this month. I’ll tell you more as plans are finalized. I didn’t get to church on …
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By Rose Grothe
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8/7/24
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Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. FM 88.1 Live Facebook Women’s Bible Study: Monday at 7 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church: Aug. 11, 2 p.m. “Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing …
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By Illdena Poppen
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