Opinion | Kingsbury Journal

Building of America’s Golden Age can start in South Dakota

When President Trump talks about Making America Great Again, he is calling for the ushering in of a golden age, one built on restoring law and order, American energy dominance and the security of … more

By Rep. Kent Roe, District 4 | 9/3/25

Drive sober or get pulled over

From Aug. 15 through Sept. 1, the Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Department of Public Safety - Office of Highway Safety and the United States Department of Transportation’s … more

Submitted by Sheriff Steve Strande, Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office | 9/3/25

Talking to yourself

You have no doubt heard the expression, “It’s okay to talk to yourself as long as you don’t answer yourself.” When we encounter people audibly talking to themselves, it makes us nervous. Our … more

By Stuart Twite | 9/3/25

Finding patience and dump casserole

Patience is a virtue. I have had to remind myself of something several times over the past few months about our newest puppy, Dolly. We picked up Dolly in February, and she is now eight months old. … more

By Amy Halverson | 9/3/25

It does not have to be all or nothing

In my position, I never like to see Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) come out of the program when the contract is up or see any grassland broken up. I do understand farming these areas in certain … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 9/3/25

Why pelvic health matters

In our research and clinical practice experiences, a common theme emerges from people living with pelvic floor issues. “I wish someone had told me about this sooner.” Through interviews and … more

By Dr. Patti Berg-Poppe and Dr. Staci Wietfeld | 9/3/25

What once was a grassy lot turned into a lake after the more than three-inch downpour on Sunday night. Children at Scott and Shannon Palmlund’s house enjoyed the lake they had while they could!

Lakefront property — in town

8/21/25

The door to happiness is always ajar

Or maybe a jar? A jar of dill pickles? How about bread and butter or sweet lime? Yellow bean, crab apple, cinnamon apple rings, watermelon rind, or beet? All of these kinds of pickles and probably … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/21/25

Doubling down on habitat

As I write this , our late season plants are in full bloom, with sunflowers and goldenrods probably the most noticeable. They make for a lot of yellow in the grasslands this time of year. I am not … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 8/21/25

Pioneer spirit prevails

Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series brought the lives of the pioneers traveling the prairies and plains to life for us. Reading them is a healing balm in these fast-paced, hectic, uncertain times. … more

By Vicki Stevens | 8/21/25

Saline solution(s)

A couple weeks ago, we went over the saline problem with some hints at a solution and some perceived solutions. Today, I want to talk more about the solution and discuss more of the perceived … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 8/21/25

Cabaret Days was this past weekend with many fun events around town. Mud volleyball first and second place are pictured here. Above: The champions were Thirsty's of Mitchell, including Matt Barnhouse, Cierra Nel, Oran Williams, Abby Hubbard, Ernest Wipf and Melissa Dorale.

Fun in the mud

8/6/25

Operation: Prairie Thunder

Strong. Safe. Free. Our state is all three, and it is my mission as your governor to keep it that way. When it comes to safety, one of our biggest opportunities to move the needle is in Sioux Falls, … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 8/6/25

Give them something to talk about

“Come sit by me. We need to visit.” Grandma patted the chair next to her at our kitchen table. “What have you been doing this summer?” Sincere interest shone in her faded blue eyes. Soon the … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/6/25

Look up

When I was very young, it was, like with so many other young people, one of my dreams to be a star athlete. Growing up, I played football, baseball and basketball, and stardom in any one of them … more

By Stuart Twite | 8/6/25

Pitter-patter of puppy paws and pecan pie bars

It has been a little crazier than usual around here lately, as we have our hands full with puppies. We do not have any new puppies, but the black labs born on June 12 have become more work lately. As … more

By Amy Halverson | 8/6/25

Laura Ingalls Wilder and architect Frank Lloyd Wright

I have noticed an intriguing overlap between the worlds of Wilder and Wright, but until recently, had not put much thought into why so many people are fans of both. Professor Rodney Dieser contacted … more

By Cindy Wilson | 8/6/25

CRP haying time (Grazing is better!)

I had planned on a follow-up to last week’s saline topic. It is actually written already, but given the date, I thought maybe we should talk about the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) haying and … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 8/6/25

Lake Preston local Emma Carlson doing interview judging for her photography at the county fair.

Achievement Days are underway!

8/6/25

Come on in — Sit a spell

“Come on in! Mabel will put the coffee on.” Dad extended the invitation. It didn’t matter who the visitors were or what they did, hospitality was extended. And, almost always, they accepted. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/6/25