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On Fri., July 28, 2023, the annual flag raising tribute to veterans was held at the Buffalo Chip near Sturgis, S.D. This 1949 International KB8 owned by Jodi Tolzin's grandfather and great uncle was chosen to be part of the ceremony.

In Sturgis, S.D., volunteers gather at the Buffalo Chip each year to raise 800 American flags on Freedom Field as a heartfelt tribute, honoring those currently serving our country and those who made … more

8/2/23

John and Marlys Vincent were the recipients of this year's Lake Preston Chamber/4 Lakes Forward Outstanding Community Citizens award. Presenting the award is chamber vice-president Lisa Casper, right. The Vincents have been chamber members for over 35 years, many of those as treasurer and running the annual Lake Thompson fishing tournament, as well as all other events put on by the organization.

Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Vincents

When looking up the words outstanding, community and citizen, it is no wonder John and Marlys Vincent received the Lake Preston Chamber/4 Lakes Forward Lifetime Achievement Award last week during … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 7/26/23

Class of 1969: Doug Brown, left, Donna Andersen Wilson), Curt Lundquist, Jackie Nelson (Nystrom), Terry Blinsmon, Paul McMasters, Dale Nelson (in back), JoAnn Jensen (Steffensen), Dianne Hagen (Muth), Winnie Olson (Giles), Blaine Miller, Leo Falconer and Roger Knutson.

Three-class reunion held

About 80 members of the Lake Preston High School classes of 1969, 1970 and 1971 and their guests gathered July 14-15 for a reunion. The two-day gathering included meals and storytelling on Friday and … more

By Rob Swenson | 7/26/23

The old Wes and Helen Jones house, located on Highway 14, is now owned by Pam and Alan Hojer and is a vacation rental house.

Book a stay at the Jones/Hojer house

After driving by the house where Wes and Helen Jones used to live along Highway 14 for months and months, seeing a for sale sign alongside the road, Pam and Alan Hojer decided to make a phone call … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 7/19/23

New president and vice president take office

The Lake Preston Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Wed., July 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room. The meeting was preceded by a short budget hearing at … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/19/23

Meet the presenters at the LIW Society this weekend

by LIW Memorial Society William Anderson Author and Wilder historian William Anderson will present Garth Williams: An Artful Life as part of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society’s … more

By LIW Memorial Society | 7/19/23

The Lake Preston City Council approved the transfer of a beer license on March 13, 1953, from Edward "Speed" Erickson to Dick Wilde. Dick's Tavern is the building with the Grain Belt sign.

Rock-Ola jukebox donated to museum

“Alan Jackson’s song ‘Don’t Rock the Jukebox’ pretty much summed up Mom’s taste in music,” said Margaret Wilde, a daughter of Richard “Dick” and Alice Wilde, former Lake Preston … more

By Donna Palmlund, Kingsbury Journal | 7/12/23

Possible delays to the construction project

The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., July 10, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Key topics included a discussion about lessons learned about Tax Increment Financing (TIF) … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/12/23

Gilbertson honored by APFSP

Terry L. (“TLG”) Gilbertson, Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and a funeral director with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, S.D., has recently qualified for … more

7/12/23

Flags going up for Town and Country Days

Lake Preston’s Avenue of Flags will be posted on Sun., July 16, at 7 a.m. for Town and Country Days. The flags will be retired later the same day at 5:30 p.m. Any and all help will be greatly … more

7/12/23

1926: People came together to build the pool in Lake Preston.

Here we go Divers ... in the first pool!

There is no better way to beat the summer heat than going for a swim in refreshing water. Having a city pool is a great outlet for youth, parents and grandparents, and it brings the community … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 7/5/23

Lots of projects to be completed this summer

The Lake Preston Board of Education held a special end-of-school-year meeting on Thurs., June 29, 2023, at 12 p.m. It was an extremely brief meeting, capped off with quick rundowns of the … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 7/5/23

Denison shares hope for fathers and sons

On Sun., June 25, Travis Denison was a guest speaker at the UCC-UMC Church, focusing on the importance of being a Godly father. He shared with the group Bible-based scripture, statistics and his … more

7/5/23

Flags going up for Town and Country Days

Lake Preston’s Avenue of Flags will be posted on Sun., July 16, at 7 a.m. for Town and Country Days. The flags will be retired later the same day at 5:30 p.m. Any and all help will be greatly … more

7/5/23

Three-class reunion

Members of the Lake Preston High School classes of 1969, 1970 and 1971 and their guests will hold a reunion this month. The three-class reunion will be held during the weekend of July 14-16 in … more

7/5/23

Over 260 people and kids attended this year's event.

Rain, delicious BBQ and good competition

The annual BBQ, Beer and Friends was held on Saturday night at the Lake Preston Campground. After some much-needed rain, it turned out to be a great day for some friendly competition. Kids Que While … more

By Kingsbury Journal Staff | 6/28/23

Flags going up

Lake Preston’s Avenue of Flags will be posted on Tues., July 4, at 7 a.m. The flags will be retired later the same day at 5:30 p.m. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. more

6/28/23

Get ready for some barbecue

Is there anything better than good food, time with your family and friends and a fun time? Look no further than Lake Preston on June 24 to find all of that. The annual BBQ, Beer and Friends event … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 6/21/23

Bill and Mary Rockino's house got "flocked" with flamingos last Sunday. What a great way to raise funds and awareness for the Kingsbury County Cancer Walk! "We never heard them "fly in" before!" said the Rockinos.

Flockin’ around

6/21/23

Come to museum, try your luck!

Everyone, young or old or in between, is invited to guess the number of candies in this jar. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. Enter the contest … more

6/21/23