Imagine living in a different country, where you know no one and must speak another language. You are so excited for the opportunity; you can hardly wait. That is how it was for Melville Deloye from …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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1/10/24
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During the month of December, Cindy Albrecht, Chris Bjorkman and Bonnie Menzel offered to wrap Christmas gifts for a freewill donation to benefit the Kingsbury County Food Pantry. Thanks to the …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/3/24
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Longtime De Smet coach Pat Wheeler was inducted into the Entringer Hall of Fame at the Entringer Classic on Saturday night in Brookings. Wheeler first joined the De Smet High School staff in 1984 and …
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1/3/24
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When Dr. Tim Salonen announced his retirement and the closing of his De Smet Veterinary Service office, many were concerned about the clinic’s future. Fortunately, the clinic reopened with new …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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1/3/24
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De Smet Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) traveled to Dell Rapids, S.D., on Dec. 11 to participate in the Region V meet, comprised of 13 South Dakota FCCLA chapters. Lyla …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/27/23
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The De Smet Music Boosters held a successful dinner and show on Fri., Dec. 15. The show, “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose,” also featured music from the band and choir and a …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/27/23
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12/20/23
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On Mon., Dec. 18, a retirement party was held at the De Smet Veterinary Service office, honoring Dr. Tim Salonen. The small office was full of friends, family and customers who all wanted to wish …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/20/23
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De Smet sophomore Macailyn Pillar was selected as South Dakota District 2 FFA Vice President for 2023-2024 on Nov. 20. Pillar will be helping with many State FFA events while in office. She has …
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12/20/23
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The popular bi-annual community meeting sponsored by the De Smet Development Corporation was held in the back room of the Oxbow Restaurant on Tues., Dec. 12 at 7 a.m. Business and organizational …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/20/23
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De Smet City Council met on Wed., Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss Impact classes, the Second Street and Chase Street project, changes to the De Smet Event Center contracts …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/20/23
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12/13/23
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A new environmental and S.T.E.E.A.M (Sciences, Technologies, Environment, Engineering, Arts and Maths) educational academy opened in De Smet on Dec. 4, Doodlebugs & Dinosweets Academy. Jenney …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/13/23
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The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the new elementary school, girls softball, the daycare grant and an open board seat. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Superintendent Abi Van …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/13/23
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The De Smet High School Oral Interpretation team traveled to Harrisburg High School on Dec. 1-2 to participate in the South Dakota State Oral Interpretation Festival. De Smet successfully earned a …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/13/23
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12/13/23
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12/6/23
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12/6/23
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The De Smet Community Women’s Cookie Walk was a huge success. They offered a variety of cookies that all sold very well. It started at 11 a.m., and by 11:40 a.m., they were 85% sold out of …
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12/6/23
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