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Former Kingsbury County Commissioner and Zoning Officer Joe Jensen, left, and former Veterans Service Officer and States Attorney Gary Schumacher were recognized last week for their years of service … more

4/23/25

A prayer for our state and nation

We’re at the Easter holiday. It’s a great holiday to celebrate traditions with family and loved ones. I remember when I was a child, the day before Easter we would dye eggs that we’d just … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 4/23/25

Heads up to the farmer’s wave

He tucked his billfold in the back pocket of his striped overalls and reached for a clean cap from the hook behind the door. “I need to run to town for a part for the planter.” Dad spoke to Mom. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/23/25

Why did He have to die?

To answer the question of why Jesus died, we must understand why death occurs at all. When God created everything in the beginning, He said it was very good. The garden and all of creation was … more

By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Arlington Baptist Church | 4/23/25

Back home; Easter treats

The past five weeks have been long ones for my husband Josh and me; he had to travel out of state for work, only making it home briefly a few times on the weekends. Just getting a trailer full of new … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/23/25

CRP vocabulary

Before I get into this week’s topic, I just wanted to blast some more attention to the fact that if you are burning your grassland for anything other than cedar control, it is too early. This … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 4/23/25

Know when to run

My lungs burned like fire and my heart pounded wildly. Behind me, footsteps bit into the gravel, but I pushed on. He was getting closer! At last, I reached the gate, slipped through, and jerked it … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/16/25

Members of De Smet Rescue were given Girl Scout cookies Tuesday evening by the local troop. The cookies were greatly appreciated by all receiving them. Cookies will also be given to the members of De Smet Volunteer Fire Department.

Cookies make everything better

4/16/25

What did He preach?

There is this idea of Jesus being a tolerant, accepting, peaceful person who went around like some social justice warrior. The world likes to say, "Jesus loves you just the way you are. You don’t … more

By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Arlington Baptist Church | 4/16/25

The Smokey Bear Effect

We all know the slogan “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Except now, it is “Only you can prevent wildfires.” I suppose this was done to make it more applicable to all of the devastating … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 4/16/25

Pneumonia vaccine saves lives

Over 100 years ago, the gold mining industry of South Africa had a problem: too many workers were dying from pneumonia. They turned to Dr. Almroth Wright, a British physician who had successfully … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, Md | 4/16/25

CRP by the numbers

I have not written about the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in a while; there has not been much to write about for new acres. This has more to do with the Farm Bill expiring and being extended … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 4/11/25

The Lake Preston Main Gym Project is officially underway as of April 1. Information about the gym project, timelines and the floor advertising will be sent home with students and staff and to the alumni mailer in the near future. Plans have been made to scrape the ceiling and refinish the floor all before this summer’s all-school reunion.

Renovation — Day one

4/11/25

Bridging our state

We recently cut the ribbon on the new Lt. Commander John C. Waldron Bridge over the Missouri River between Pierre and Ft. Pierre. For the next 100 years, this bridge will connect two communities. … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 4/11/25

Why did Jesus come to Earth?

According to the first chapter of the Gospel of John, we know that Jesus was no mere human being born to a humble family in a small town. He was, in fact, the Word, who existed "in the beginning" and … more

By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Arlington Baptist Church | 4/11/25

The corn has ears!

“Why shouldn’t you tell secrets in a cornfield? Because the corn has ears!” Possibly the riddle was the source of our mother’s code words of caution; she would say something similar when we … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 3/26/25

God’s promises have no expiration date

How many times have you bought something guaranteed for life or for a certain amount of time, only to find out that the guarantee was not worth the paper on which it is written? Maybe the company has … more

By Pastor Bill Holmes, Prairie Baptist Church | 3/26/25

De Smet held their annual FFA Career and Leadership Development Events on Monday with many schools attending. The Kingsbury County Cattlemen made over 450 burgers with over $2,000 going to the De Smet Beef to School program.

Serving the FFA members

3/26/25

Open for Opportunity Tour begins

One of my favorite parts of serving the people of South Dakota is visiting communities around the state. I like to look folks in the eye, shake hands and gain an understanding of the challenges and … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 3/26/25

Surprise babies; chocolate chip caramel bars

We have babies! Our first set of newborn twins joined our little, funny farm last Tuesday. It was quite the surprise. I went out to the barn to do chores, looked into the pen of mamas and found two … more

By Amy Halverson | 3/26/25