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The De Smet School Board met on Mon., Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.to discuss junior high boys basketball. jh boys basketball Mr. Bettin informed the board that they have very low projected numbers in grades …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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10/1/25
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De Smet High School Homecoming Week is Sept. 21-26 with this year’s theme being The Great Outdoors. The entire week is packed with activities and dress-up days. Mon., Sept. 15, during Bulldog Time …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/24/25
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The Covered Wagon Café & Bakery, formerly Ward’s Store & Bakery, is under management by new owner David Worden. Worden was born in Madelia, Minn., and grew up in Brandon, S.D. After …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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9/24/25
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Jessica McCune officially became the administrator at The Village Assisted Living center in De Smet on June 30. McCune grew up in Minnesota and has always been a small-town girl. She moved to De Smet …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/21/25
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The new school year is about to begin, so Journal staff asked Superintendent Dr. Abi Van Regenmorter and Principal Daniel Bettin to share their thoughts on the upcoming school year. “I'm looking …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/6/25
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De Smet has changed greatly since Samuel John arrived from Ohio with his oxcart and wagon. John was the great-great-grandfather of Scott and Stan Myers. The Myers family has a long history in De …
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By James Jesser, Kingsbury Journal
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8/6/25
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The De Smet School Board met on Wed., July 23 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss several different topics. Two items at the top of several board members’ lists were school lunches and cell phones. School …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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8/6/25
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Seven members of the De Smet High School FFA attended the State FFA Leadership Retreat in Rapid City, S.D., July 22–25, taking part in many sessions and activities. They were also involved in a …
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8/6/25
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Kingsbury County should be proud! This summer marks the 75th Anniversary since De Smet hosted artist Harvey Dunn’s art exhibit at the Masonic Lodge. This now-famous exhibit was so popular with the …
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By Steven Bell, Board Member - Harvey Dunn Society
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7/23/25
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7/23/25
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The De Smet City Council met on Wed., July 9 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss several topics including updates on the city’s projects, a request for a new AED and a resident’s …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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7/23/25
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The Kingsbury County Country Club (KCCC) has a fresh new flavor – and it is coming straight off the smoker. Reid and Becky McDaniel of Lake Preston officially re-opened the kitchen and bar this …
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By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal
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7/16/25
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The De Smet City Council held a special meeting on Mon., June 23 at 5 p.m. at City Hall to review proposed changes to the Calumet Avenue infrastructure project. While no formal change orders were …
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By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal
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6/25/25
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June 1 was the 35th anniversary of the Prairie House Manor Bed & Breakfast. The home on Third Street was originally built by the second mayor of De Smet, Thomas H. Ruth. It remained his home …
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By Eric Fairchild, Owner, Prairie House Manor
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6/19/25
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Superior Seniors: Alyssa Asleson, Mirra Beck, Payton Botkin, Sam Gigov, Gannon Gilligan, Josiah Roth, Tanner Tolzon Juniors: Harper Anderson, Aubree Blue, RJ Cleveland, Audi Currier, Megan Dylla, …
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6/4/25
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5/17/25
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You are invited. Every once in a while, an opportunity comes along to have an impact on one’s community. Most of these moments are found in the day-to-day occurrences of life. Picking up some …
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By Jamie Lancaster, De Smet Economic Development Director
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5/17/25
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5/16/25
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The De Smet FFA attended the State FFA Convention April 3 – 5 in Brookings, S.D. Twenty-three FFA members participated in workshops and community service projects, attended sessions and competed in …
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By Dave Vanderwal, De Smet Ffa Advisor
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4/23/25
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The De Smet City Council met on Wed., April 9 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss project updates, a building permit complaint and free dumping. project updates Karen Schaefers, IMEG, …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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4/23/25
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