Twenty-five years ago, each member of the graduating class of 1999 received a $50 book grant from the Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation. The grant was to be used for the graduate’s higher …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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5/1/24
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On Mon., April 29, 2024, Ty Eschenbaum made a $100,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana on behalf of his non-profit, the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF). “I am truly humbled that …
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Submitted by Ty Eschenbaum Foundation
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5/1/24
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It’s been several years since I have been to the circus. I can’t even remember when it was; probably back with our children when they were little. This week, we are taking grandchildren to the …
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By Mary Lee, Kingsbury Journal
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5/1/24
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I remember in college being struck by a study that showed the incredible increase in the speed that images changed during a typical television show from its early days to the present, and the impact …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/1/24
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The money collected on a $117.50 speeding ticket is distributed to the following sources: $39 to the school district in the county where the violation occurred, $30 to the Law Enforcement Officer …
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5/1/24
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The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Department reports two accidents. April 18 - Trevor Parris of Watertown was traveling south on US Highway 81 near mile marker 129, when a deer ran into the roadway, …
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5/1/24
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As we approach the end of our 22nd season, I would like to thank our audience for trusting us to bring them health information that is current and accurate. There are many doctors out there who …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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5/1/24
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The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland National Honor Society held their induction ceremony on Mon., April 29. The four current NHS members, Clay Misar, Emily Matson, Julia Trygstad and Caden Hojer, inducted 11 …
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5/1/24
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Merle Klinkel of De Smet, a member of American Legion Post 138, was recently honored as a 70-year member of the organization. Klinkel joined the Army National Guard in 1947 and was sent to Camp …
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By Donna Palmlund, Kingsbury Journal
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5/1/24
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Twenty De Smet FFA members attended the State FFA Convention April 18-20 in Brookings, S.D. Three teams competed in Agribusiness Management, Nursery/Landscape and Milk Quality and Products. Brooklyn …
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Submitted by Dave Vanderwal, Ffa Advisor
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5/1/24
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The De Smet American Legion Post 138 hosted a fun-filled evening of Bingo before a full house Saturday night at the constantly improving American Legion building. The funds raised at this event will …
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By Bernie Stoel, Kingsbury Journal
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5/1/24
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When Kalyn Ray Kruger was a child, he always imagined himself as a farmer. His favorite childhood memory was riding bikes in the mud, and his favorite high school memory was welding in Mr. …
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5/1/24
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The retired Reverend Peytin was the speaker at church on April 28, 2024. He spoke on some of the things that we have because of the resurrected Christ. The first, of course, was our salvation, which …
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By Rose Grothe
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5/1/24
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Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Youth Group with Patti Larson Wednesday: 7 p.m., Youth Confirmation Wednesday: 6-8 p.m., Bible Study for Women Monday: 7 p.m. – Women of the Bible Sun., April 28, …
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By Illdena Poppen
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5/1/24
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Trinity Lutheran Church worship Sun., May 5, 9:30 a.m. Looking ahead: Youth Sunday May 12, 11 a.m. with the Sunday School leading the church service. Visitors are always welcome. A Carthage Campbell …
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By Lorelee Nelson
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5/1/24
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Travis and Michele Bornitz and family had dinner with Travis’s brother Jason Holter and family on Saturday at Brandon, S.D. The Bornitz family is in the process of installing a disc golf course at …
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By Marlin Clendening
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5/1/24
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After what feels like ages, we’ve finally moved into our new home. It was a long weekend of more packing, moving and cleaning, but we’ve officially moved out of our home in De Smet and onto our …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/1/24
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