Opinion | Kingsbury Journal

Flour facts and cowboy cornbread casserole

When you think of a long-term, low-maintenance pantry staple, a sack of all-purpose flour probably comes to mind; however, keeping flour in the paper bag it comes in isn’t actually a good idea for … more

By Amy Halverson | 3/2/25

Kicking the can down the road on property tax relief

We’ve now completed six of the nine weeks scheduled in this year’s legislative session. Two of the big issues we knew we would consider this year were how to reduce property taxes and what to do … more

By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8 | 3/2/25

Review of week six House bills

As we get into week seven, we still have much to do. Tues., Feb. 25 is considered Crossover Day. All bills from the side of House or Senate must be heard and sent to the other side for hearing. March … more

By Rep. Tim Walburg | 3/2/25

Working to protect landowners and support farmers

Greetings from your Capitol! During week six, the Senate had robust debates and was united on several bills to do what is best for South Dakota. I voted in support of HB 1053 this past week. The bill … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree | 3/2/25

Follow the moon path!

There is something quite special about being able to go to specific locations, whether historical or literary, to experience them for oneself. Of course, thousands of people pass through De Smet each … more

By Cindy Wilson | 3/2/25

A kid in the candy dish

I was alone in the house. Quite suddenly, I became really, really hungry for a piece of candy. Mom said when we got hungry for something, it probably meant that our body needed the nutrients in that … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 2/22/25

Lake Preston’s Kids for Christ passed out Valentine’s Day treats to the residents of Silver Plains Assisted Living.

A little treat

2/22/25

Firearms on campuses debated

It was a wonderful week in Pierre, welcoming guests from District 8, including Horizon Health and members of the Madison Community, as well as government classes from Sioux Valley and Lake Preston. … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree | 2/22/25

Never underestimate the power of a nap and a snack

I come from a family that is very Norwegian on both sides of my family. We do not describe the noon meal as lunch and the evening meal as dinner. In my Norwegian family, we call the noon meal dinner, … more

By Rev. Jerod A Jordan, CRE, Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church | 2/22/25

Warm up with soup

This is the second week in a row I can report we didn’t get any new goats, so my goat addiction seems to have calmed down for a bit. I think the cold temperatures put my desire for more goats on … more

By Amy Halverson | 2/22/25

Delaying prison construction will cost millions

We’ve got five weeks down and four to go in this, the 100th Session of the South Dakota Legislature. Several committees are having to reconvene following adjournment in the afternoons because their … more

By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8 | 2/22/25

Review of week five House bills

As we begin week five, focus on budget numbers and how we can work to reduce property taxes for owner-occupied homes gets tougher. Gov. Rhoden has been working with a group of six members from each … more

By Rep. Tim Walburg | 2/22/25

Through the eyes of a child

White starbursts, ferns and flowers sparkled gloriously on the kitchen window. Jack Frost had worked his magic. I pressed my hand into the crystalline masterpiece. The melted circle gave me a window … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 2/14/25

Last Sunday, volunteers gathered to make lefsa at the North Preston Lutheran Church in preparation for the lutefisk supper.

Preparations underway

2/14/25

The Inaugural Address

Mr. Chief Justice, honorable members of the Supreme Court, Lt. Governor Venhuizen, Senators, Legislators, constitutional officers, family, friends and my fellow South Dakotans: Good afternoon! Before … more

By Gov. Larry Rhoden | 2/14/25

‘The older I get’

My name is Jerod Jordan, the minister serving the people of Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church in rural De Smet, S.D. I am thankful to God for every day that I am blessed to experience, and I want to … more

By Rev. Jerod A Jordan, CRE, Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church | 2/14/25

Let’s talk about buns!

This week I’m sharing a recipe to make the perfect hamburger buns, but first, I decided I better also share some information on how to store them. There is nothing worse than finding your pretty … more

By Amy Halverson | 2/14/25

Picking on public education

Things are getting interesting in Pierre, and not in a good way. In last week’s column, I wrote about members of the House Education Committee having to fight off attempts to force South Dakota … more

By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8 | 2/14/25

Holding reckless boater and watercraft operators accountable

With the close of week four, the Legislature is nearly done with its work for the year as we reached the halfway point this week. There was a lot of activity in committees and on the floor this week, … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree | 2/14/25

Review of week four House bills

This week was a longer week with deadlines on bills to be introduced, which doesn’t include commemorations. A total of 269 House and 219 Senate bills have been introduced, but not all have been … more

By Rep. Tim Walburg | 2/14/25