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Smoking up some delicious mac and cheese

If you live near us, you may have noticed more smoke than usual coming from behind our fence. One night was from me, but all the other nights were from my husband Josh, cooking up something on our … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/14/23

Primary, deciduous, baby teeth: Do they even matter?

In a single word, yes, our first teeth are important in so many ways. They require just as much attention and love as our permanent teeth. Beginning with good habits is the best way to maintain those … more

By Brock Tidstrom, DDS | 6/14/23

Strong national defense is a pillar of The American Legion

This is the fourth article about The American Legion. This week I will cover the second pillar of The American Legion, a Strong National Defense. "The story of American wars is one of gallant deeds … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 6/14/23

De Smet Farm Mutual ended the month of May, Beef Month, by grilling out and employees sporting their agriculture t-shirts. Pam Hojer grills up the hamburgers, left, and Jennifer Duffy, left, Bailey Jensen and Frankie Freyberger wear their agriculture tees.

Ending Beef Month in a fun way

6/7/23

Grit and grind: Building SD for the next generation

I first ran for public office for a handful of reasons, but the reason at the heart of everything has always been my kids – and now my grandkids. I ran to ensure that they would be able to live … more

By Kristi Noem | 6/7/23

Connecting with our roots

Our father knew a lot about trees. He could glance at a towering wonder growing 200 yards away and whip off its name. “That elm looks pretty tough after the wind storm,” or “Those cottonwoods … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/7/23

A dad and his boy

Time for fishing and Father’s Day - I like poetry by Edgar Guest. Especially on this subject. A boy and his dad A boy and his dad on a fishing trip - There is a glorious fellowship! Father and son … more

By Jim Thompson | 6/7/23

A fun bridal shower, and lemon bars

This past Saturday, I went to my cousin’s bridal shower, and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised with how much fun I had. I drove down to my cousin’s farmhouse near Parker for the shower on … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/7/23

Waiting and worshipping, with God’s blessing

One day several years ago, when my children were small and we lived in New York, I took my daughter to a routine doctor’s appointment. Everything about it was … routine. As we sat … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/7/23

Prim and proper at the pump organ in the parlor

There is a place the Ingalls lived that is not well-known, since Laura did not write a book about their experiences there. When Laura was age nine, the family moved to Burr Oak, Iowa, to live in … more

By Julie Frances Miller | 6/7/23

American Legion provides pillar of support for veterans

The four pillars of The American Legion are Veterans - Defense - Americanism – Youth. Today, I’ll cover Veterans - Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation. Abraham Lincoln's timeless call to action … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 6/7/23

Add mint to your landscape and life

As you may know, mint is an inexpensive addition to your landscaping, easy to grow and even easier to tend. Mint is a hardy plant that flourishes even with minimal care. Whether you are growing … more

By Merissa Alink | 6/7/23

A special visitor came to the Ingalls Homestead on Monday afternoon, and it had people talking.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits De Smet!

5/31/23

Improving higher education

South Dakota’s kids are our future. This point really hits home for those of us who are already seeing our own kids have kids of their own! And we must set our kids up with the skills and … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/31/23

It’s a fruit! It’s a vegetable! No, it’s super food!

Valued for its medicinal properties, it was carried by Marco Polo on his ship from China to Europe in the thirteenth century. Hundreds of years later, Benjamin Franklin brought seeds back to America … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/31/23

Remember the fallen

Memorial Day week brings much to remember. Here's a poem from my old friend Rod Nichols to commemorate the dead who secured our freedom. memorial day There's a fair wind over Arlington and the Black … more

By Jim Thompson | 5/31/23

Wonderful weekend; hamburger helper

I hope everyone was able to enjoy the weekend. I know we did. The weather was beautiful, so we took advantage of it, spending a good deal of time at Lake Thompson with our family. Almost everyone was … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/31/23

Scatter kindness as you go through life

My dining room contain s some of my favorite things, including an antique music stand where my mother used to keep all of our “special music” for church and an old plate with a painting of … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 5/31/23

Learn more about The American Legion

This is the second article informing readers of the Kingsbury Journal about The American Legion, bringing attention to who we are and what we stand for as an organization. History of The American … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 5/31/23

Elena Hubbard decided to steal home plate, and Aaron Grubb, with his “level head,” managed to put in a new home plate and pitcher’s mound. Then, the two raked out the evidence and footprints at the De Smet softball field.

Stealing home plate

5/24/23