Opinion | Kingsbury Journal

Stormy relationships also need repair and healing

“I would hurry to find a shelter for myself from the raging wind and tempest.” Psalm 55:8A couple of weeks ago, many of us were hurrying to find shelter against a raging wind! At our place in the … more

By Vicar Brad Sanderson, Lake Preston/North Preston Lutheran Church | 5/25/22

Time flies, and pepperoni pasta salad

I can’t believe May is almost over, and Memorial weekend is right around the corner! I’m not sure if it’s because we’ve been so busy lately or because the weather sure doesn’t feel right to … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/25/22

The Rodeo Announcer

My rodeo year is underway. I started in 1975, almost 50 years ago. My goal in rodeo as in radio/TV play by play, has been to put someone else in the spotlight. In all that time, I have had some … more

By Jim Thompson | 5/25/22

The east side of Kingsbury County sustained the heaviest damage in Thursday's derecho. In Arlington, the storm damaged a grain bin, overturned a camper trailer, and spread debris.

The storm of the year?

5/18/22

South Dakota strong

Nature has a way of humbling us, of stepping into our lives with previously unthought power and reminding us what truly matters. That's how I felt these past two days while surveying storm damage … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/18/22

Just hit the high spots

“The preacher’s coming!” Dad announced to Mom as he placed the old black phone back on its cradle. Mom quickly took in the “lived-in” look of our farmhouse and rushed to remove the pile of … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/18/22

Pulling together to recover from the storm

Mother Nature dealt us some difficult cards last week. The loss of two individuals in eastern South Dakota is tragic, and the damage to farms, communities, homes and livelihoods is heartbreaking. … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree, Dist. 8 | 5/18/22

Never stop learning about earthly and spiritual knowledge

“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.” Psalm 25: 4-5 Mid-May is graduation … more

By Vicar Brad Sanderson, Lake Preston/North Preston Lutheran Church | 5/18/22

Daily life without electricity is a challenge

We were lucky to have survived the big storm last week without any damage, but living without electricity for a day was more of a challenge than I would ever have imagined. When the power first went … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/18/22

Darn those bumper stickers

As Christians we pray to be good examples in front of the world. Sometimes, we should be more careful. A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light … more

By Jim Thompson | 5/18/22

Let me give you some parenting advice

I don’t know how you feel, but in my opinion, parenting is hard! Someone must have forgotten to hand me the instruction manual when my children came home. I have yet to meet a parent who wouldn’t … more

By Debra Johnston, M.D. | 5/18/22

Arbor Day was April 29, but rain postponed some Arbor Day activities until last Friday. Students from Tacy Boldt’s third-grade class at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School walked over to Washington Park to help plant a tree in honor of Arbor Day. The class planted a Crimson Cloud Hawthorn on the north side of the park with assistance from the Kingsbury Conservation District and City of De Smet employees Jason Springer and Karen Hansen.

Weather delayed!

5/11/22

Distractions in this busy time

“Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 The … more

By Vicar Brad Sanderson, Lake Preston/North Preston Lutheran Church | 5/11/22

Now that’s entertainment!

The man in front of me in the checkout lane examined the contents of his wallet and shook his head. He glanced up at his cohort, another guy about his age. “I may have to get another job if Paul … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/11/22

It was a day to be spoiled, but not rotten

I hope everyone enjoyed the Mother’s Day weekend. I was spoiled by my husband and daughter and then able to spend a great day with my mom on Sunday. My husband Josh asked what I wanted for … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/11/22

Don’t forget security questions

How are you with computers? Where do you keep your passwords? Here's a story that will let you know that some stories are better than others. Seeing a homeless guy begging on the street, a woman took … more

By Jim Thompson | 5/11/22

Get ready for upcoming election

Get ready for upcoming electionWith the start of the absentee voting period on April 22, another election cycle in South Dakota has begun. I want to use this opportunity to share important … more

By Steve Barnett, South Dakota Secretary Of State | 5/11/22

Mentioning the unmentionables

Over the course of my career, I have performed countless pelvic exams on women of all ages from all walks of life. There are two common patient behaviors that I have observed. First, most women leave … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 5/11/22

Iroquois preschool students set eggs in an incubator in their classroom, keeping track of the development and, using calendars, counting down the days until the chicks hatched. They learned that oviparous animals lay eggs and viviparous animals have live babies. The chicks hatched last week, and the children enjoyed them while at school. Lanna Houghtaling, left, Kaebrey Brown, Daxton Frankfurth, Savannah Driggers, Finly Dunsworth, Sammy Bretz and Isabelle Rose watch the hatchlings in the brooding box.

Preschool students hatch chicks

5/4/22

Go big, go SD tourism

There has never been a better time to talk about tourism in South Dakota. May 1-7 is National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) across the country. In South Dakota, we celebrate the Great Faces, Great … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/4/22