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Budgets and bills are focus of meeting

The De Smet School Board met on Wed., July 8 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss several topics. The board met again on Mon., July 13 at 6 p.m. for a special meeting to hold a budget hearing. regular meeting … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 7/22/26

Blake Coon (14), left, and Hudson Ward (15) opened their own business, SD Detailing, on June 15 to make their own money detailing vehicles.

Freshmen boys open detailing business

It seems like there is a new small business opening somewhere in South Dakota almost every day, but it isn’t every day you hear of one opened by two young entrepreneurs, especially right here in De … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 7/22/26

A $1000 check was presented by John and Lorenda Anderson to Norman Whitaker, treasurer, from the proceeds of a June 20, 2026, rummage sale. Pictured include Gerald Skyberg, left, Whitaker and John and Lorenda Anderson.

Cemetery receives generous donation

For several years now, the De Smet Community Women have organized a city-wide rummage sale. This year, a portion of the funds raised from the rummage sale were donated to the De Smet Cemetery … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 7/16/26

First weekend of the Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant count

State Attendees Alabama 2 Arizona 11 Arkansas 1 California 35 Colorado 7 Florida 5 Illinois 4 Indiana 6 Iowa 67 Kansas 18 Kentucky 8 Maryland 4 Massachusetts 5 Michigan 2 Minnesota 106 Mississippi 5 … more

7/16/26

New city council members installed

The De Smet City Council met on Wed., July 8 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to thank outgoing city council members for their service, administer the oath of office to new members, hold … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 7/16/26

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving - Plan for a sober ride this Fourth of July

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National … more

By Sheriff Steve Strande, Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office | 7/1/26

Flags going up

The De Smet American Legion/Sons will be putting up the Avenue of Flags at the courthouse and Washington Park on Sat., July 4 at 7 a.m. and will retire them at 5 p.m., in honor of Independence Day. … more

7/1/26

Brennan Carlson started his position as the new manager of De Smet Maynard’s Grocery store on May 1.

Meet the new manager at Maynard’s

Brennan Carlson became the manager of Maynard’s Grocery store in De Smet on May 1. Carlson grew up in Brookings. His immediate family is split between Brookings and Sioux Falls, with other family … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 7/1/26

Just a plate

I recently had a visit from Karen Seeman from Rochester, Minn. She showed me a beautiful souvenir plate from De Smet, which had belonged to her great-great-grandparents Tom and Nettie Graves of … more

Submitted by Deb Combs, Kingsbury County Genealogical Society | 6/25/26

Gumbo Ridge Wagon Train

6/25/26

School board talks about beef

The De Smet School Board met with representatives of the Kingsbury County Cattlemen’s Association (KCCA) on Mon., June 15 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Beef-to-School program. Laurie Casper spoke on … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 6/25/26

Soil Days

6/17/26

Merle Klinkel was chosen as the De Smet Chamber’s Parade Marshal this year. He arrived in style as he was driven in a road grader.

Parade Marshal Merle Klinkel

6/17/26

Sewer backup issue closer to resolution

The De Smet City Council met on Mon., June 8 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss the sewer backup, water filters, a possible fundraiser and updates from the De Smet Development … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 6/17/26

De Smet announces Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

Sixth Grade Superior – Lynora Albrecht, Mateo Lazaro, Harlan Temme and Eleanor Weerts Seventh Grade Superior – Ivy Albrecht, Cason Borah, Hadlely Buckmiller, Mary Matias, Meyer Kees, Emaline … more

6/10/26

Sewer backup claims not yet resolved

The De Smet City Council met on Thurs., May 4 at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall for a special meeting with city attorney Todd Wilkinson and insurance representative Brian Bindert to discuss the sewer backup … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 6/10/26

Pictured from left to right – SD FFA Foundation Board member, Chase Temme, Breyten Johnson, Logan Nielsen, Anthony Escobar and De Smet Advisor Dave VanderWal.

Hard work and dedication pay off

On April 22 at the State FFA Convention in Brookings, S.D., the De Smet FFA Agribusiness Management team was crowned the state winner and earned the right to represent South Dakota at the National … more

Submitted by Dave Vanderwal, De Smet FFA Advisor | 6/10/26

Van Regenmorter leaving after 13 years

After 13 years with the De Smet School District, Dr. Abi Van Regenmorter will be missed by many as she moves on to her next chapter as superintendent in Madison, S.D. When Van Regenmorter first came … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 6/4/26

City council and public hear water study results

The De Smet City Council held a special meeting on Wed., May 27 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to hear from Lief Redinger, Project Engineer with Helms and Associates, on the water study … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 6/4/26

Who’s running for school board?

Incumbent Evan Buckmiller and Cody Siver are running for a seat on the De Smet School Board in the upcoming election. We asked them both to answer some questions to help voters get to know them … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 5/27/26