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I still remember the first time I was invited to my mother-in-law’s home for dinner when I was dating Bryon. I hadn’t really talked to Sharon or my father-in-law, Al, very much before, and I was … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/17/23

Keeping on, keeping on

DeAnn Kruempel from Logan, Iowa, encouraged me to continue the Good Stuff. Despite my hands not cooperating totally, I'll struggle on as I can. Also, for her 102-year-old friend: here we go. Not sure … more

By Jim Thompson | 5/17/23

Pond of Dreams — something good will happen!

A spring storm struck eastern South Dakota in the wee hours, leaving newly formed streams and ponds in its wake. “It was a cloudburst,” Dad declared to his two young sons. “This will fill the … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/17/23

Pray it like you’d say it — don’t worry about the right words

I like to filter things. Get the junk out. Keep it pure. Water filters, furnace filters ... I ask Jim to replace them regularly. It makes me feel safe. Now, I want to share a small victory with you … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 5/17/23

Mother’s Day, and Juicy Lucy Burgers

I hope everyone was able to enjoy Mother’s Day weekend. Although I’m sure the rain put a damper on some plans, we were still able to enjoy the day. I spent the majority of the day with my mom and … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/17/23

The end of the Hard Winter of 1880-81 and lessons for now

What were you doing on Oct. 15, 2022? I don't entirely remember, except that I'd made note of the 142nd anniversary of the storm memorialized in Laura Ingalls Wilder's novel “The Long Winter.” … more

By Cindy Wilson | 5/17/23

Who and what is The American Legion?

Over the next few weeks, I would like to inform the readers of the Kingsbury Journal about The American Legion and bring to their attention who we are and what we stand for as an organization. As … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 5/17/23

Rhubarb buttermilk cake recipe for spring

Springtime and early summer are when the rhubarb leaves begin to grow and unfold, and all the delicious rhubarb appears. It’s a little funny that we usually serve this vegetable as a fruit but … more

By Merissa Alink | 5/17/23

The gift of kidney donation

The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 5/17/23

Sheryl Downes, left, office manager of the Kingsbury Journal, attended the Kentucky Derby with her daughter-in-law Brigette Downes this weekend. While they were there, they had the opportunity to see many celebrities, including Ian Bohen, who plays Ryan in the TV series Yellowstone.

Taking in the Kentucky Derby

5/10/23

Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

“Everyone must visit beautiful South Dakota. Pack your bags and rush to the car and start driving. With so many fun and exciting things to see and do, what will you do first?” Those are the words … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/10/23

Teacher’s treat — last day of country school

As she drove, her thoughts centered on the day ahead—the last day of school before summer vacation. It was a special day for her fifteen students who had shared the one-room school of Boomer … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/10/23

Attention mama bears

As we enter the week of Mother's Day, I felt like I should share my heart and my words with the gals. Please know you are loved and cherished, and your kiddos (or any that you love like your own) are … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 5/10/23

Healing, with the help of bunny cake

For those who may have noticed my name missing from last week’s paper or a change in my writing, I just wanted to share the reason why. My dad has been struggling with pulmonary fibrosis and heart … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/10/23

Economic development is a team sport, and everyone wins

It is Economic Development Week. Created in 2016 by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), this is a time to highlight the work done in countless towns, cities, counties and states of … more

By Jamie Lancaster | 5/10/23

‘Top Ten’ myths about the American flag

I have had a lot of well-meaning people tell me some of these myths about our U.S. flag, and I am sure that many others have been told some of these same myths, too. I thought with Memorial Day … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 5/10/23

Long-time care workers help make every day the best day

According to the Department of Labor, about 30 percent of the total workforce in the United States will now change jobs every 12 months. In this fluctuating work world stand two employees at the De … more

By Stuart Twite, Good Samaritan Society Coordinator Of Social Services | 5/10/23

The De Smet Event Center was rockin’ and rollin’ on Sun., April 30 as Robby Vee and his Rock ‘n Roll Caravan kicked off the 2023 De Smet Concert Series with a crowd-pleasing performance. Vee performed many famous tunes with special features, such as this one with him shown standing and singing on the bass fiddle, while his band member was playing it. This was an extra special day for Vee and his group as it was the birthdate of his famous father, Bobby Vee, and special tributes were played for him.

Rockin’ and rollin’ away the Sunday

5/3/23

Creating a winning workforce

My first job consisted of a list of farm chores – feed the horses, check the cows, clean the barns. But it was never my intention to keep that job forever. It wasn’t my dad’s wish for me … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/3/23

Countdown to the last day of school

“I am going to miss my friends,” Dorothy lamented to her friend on the phone. Tomorrow was the last day, and she was already counting down until school started in the fall. I had heard Darlene … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/3/23