Opinion | Kingsbury Journal

The welcome wagon

I have mentioned before in this space that we moved around some while I was growing up, so I have many memories of the wide range of emotions associated with moving to a new community. Welcomes … more

By Stuart Twite | 7/1/26

Storm’s special deliveries; creamy garlic chicken

We have anxiously been awaiting our newest additions, and they have finally arrived. We have puppies! Our labrador retriever Storm has been getting bigger the past few weeks to the point where she … more

By Amy Halverson | 7/1/26

The best birthday celebration

“Knee-high by the Fourth of July.” It was the time-tested gauge used by Midwest farmers to determine if a corn crop was on track for a successful harvest. If our mother could manage to get fresh … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 7/1/26

Forged in fire

One of my favorite pastimes is welding. I have welded thousands of custom branding irons over the years. I’ve made them for hundreds of ranchers but also as souvenirs for friends, family and even … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 7/1/26

Riverview LLP celebrated June Dairy Month by sponsoring a free ice cream day on Fri., June 12 at 21 participating locations in communities where Riverview has dairy farms. Over 6,000 ice cream cones were served across all participating locations, making it a sweet success for dairy enthusiasts young and old. June Dairy Month began in 1939 to promote the consumption of dairy products nationwide. It is a special month for dairy producers and a way to celebrate the industry and communities that support dairy farming across the nation. The United States is the number one consumer of ice cream in the world.

Free ice cream — Celebrating June as Dairy Month

7/1/26

The grass is always greener

If there is one statement that sums up the embodiment of a cow, it’s that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. It is an attitude of covetousness that what they are barred … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 6/25/26

Lessons from the prairie

Reading Laura's Little House book series through the years as an adult has brought life lessons to my heart that I missed, while reading the books as a child. There are a grounding and a connection … more

By Vicki Stevens | 6/25/26

“The Birds” and dump bars

For the past several weeks, I have felt like a child on an adult version of an Easter egg hunt. I don’t think I went more than a few days without finding pieces of eggshell in the yard, a little … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/25/26

Clear reception

Long ago and far away (well not terribly far away), before there were cell phones, iPods, iPads and other electronical streaming devices, there was the transistor radio, and it seemed made for … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/25/26

The stories in a milk stool

It hasn’t changed. Oh, the wood has darkened and the edges are worn and tattered, but it looks the same as it did 67 years ago. Tan streaks alternate between dark, nearly black areas on the top. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/25/26

National security for the next generation

Engaging with the next generation keeps me focused on what’s important: South Dakota’s future. Recently, Sandy and I hosted all of the state government interns for a picnic. This is an annual … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 6/25/26

What’s your yield?

What comes to mind when I ask the question, "What was your yield?” I think I would stand a pretty good chance of winning a bet if I said corn or soybeans. Many producers love to share given yields … more

By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist | 6/17/26

Thank you!

I have to do a shout out of thanks to the people who helped make Old Settlers Day a success. Where do I start? Sometimes, an almost one-man show cannot get it done without some helpers. How I … more

6/17/26

Rummage and strawberry banana cheesecake salad

It is definitely the time of year for rummage sales. It seems like everyone is having one, and every city is hosting a citywide rummage sale event. My brother contacted me a couple months ago, asking … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/17/26

Salute to sound structure

A few times a year, folks in Pierre wake up for morning walks through Hilger’s Gulch to a sea of Old Glory that seems to have magically appeared. Each time, we are reminded to be grateful for our … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 6/17/26

A ribbon cutting was hosted by American Bank & Trust on Saturday for the newly installed arch on De Smet’s Calumet Avenue. There were speakers including Senator Casey Crabtree, who during his speech called De Smet a "powerhouse on the prairie," speaking to how well people come together to fundraise for a cause.

Powerhouse on the prairie

6/17/26

Love poured out

“There is a certain glory attends on water by night,” wrote Henry David Thoreau, “By it the heavens are related to the earth, undistinguishable from a sky beneath you.” While living in … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/17/26

Carrie and the art of correspondence

Today, we take for granted the convenience of sending a text and receiving a near-instant response. The past could be much more stressful when a reply could be weeks or even months in arriving, as … more

By Cindy Wilson | 6/10/26

Go and learn what this means

When talking with people who have lived in the area for many years, I am often amazed by the memory they have of where people lived. It might sound like this. “Do you know where so and so lives?” … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/10/26

Looking into dirty sodas

If you have been to a coffee shop lately, you are probably familiar with dirty sodas, a trendy beverage that combines soft drinks with various add-ins. Typically, they feature a base of popular sodas … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/10/26