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Kingsbury County voters joined residents across South Dakota at the polls Tue., Nov. 3, for the 2026 General Election, with 2,084 ballots cast and voter turnout reaching 57.22%. According to … more
The Prairie Lutheran Parish is now on their winter schedule. First at Artesian will have church Sat., Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Trinity at Carthage will worship on Sun., Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. and Immanuel rural … more
The Village assisted living We at The Village have been busy filling bags of candy for the school children and trick or treaters. On Thursday, kindergarten and younger grades came showing off their … more
Gene and Joanne Schlueter’s daughter Geanna DeBenditti from Tracy, Calif., has been visiting her parents recently. She came to be with her dad Gene for his birthday last week. His church family, … more
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is time to start planning for our annual meeting. Join us Tues., Dec. 8 at 7 a.m. at The Oxbow, where delicious caramel rolls and coffee will be waiting … more
10 years ago November 9, 2016 Ed Hoek turned 90 Oct. 4. He can be found making cracks, telling stories and laughing over lunch weekdays at Ward’s Store & Bakery with the over-65 group. Ed was … more
De Smet veteran Greg Skyberg recently participated in the Midwest Honor Flight, a deeply moving experience that offered a stark contrast to his initial return from military service decades ago. … more
10 years ago November 9, 2016 Republicans took most of the political races Tuesday, from the top office in the country to local representatives. South Dakota, especially Kingsbury County, voted … more
It is not uncommon to see yards decorated with lights and blow-ups for Christmas, but in Lake Preston, there is one house decorated for a different holiday. Since 1992, Rene'e Backman has been … more
Horizon Health welcomes a new face on its executive team. Dr. Lamar Koistinen, DDS, has been promoted to chief dental officer. Dr. Koistinen has practiced at Horizon Health’s De Smet dental clinic … more
Over 40 vendors are scheduled to be at the De Smet Community Women's (DCW) annual craft show held at the De Smet Event Center on Nov. 14. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the show runs until 2 p.m. Admission … more
If you read last week’s column, you know that my husband and I fell victim to "goat math" and accidentally doubled our herd, bringing home nine new goats, including two incredibly pungent Billy … more
The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Thurs., Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to address critical county infrastructure and emergency management matters. generator … more
The 70th annual Kingsbury County Snow Queen contest will be held on Sun., Nov. 15, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lake Preston gym. The event features the crowning of the Snow Queen and Little Miss … more
Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Immanuel, rural Iroquois, will have church Sunday at 9 a.m. and First at Artesian will have church Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Chuck Stanga … more
The Village assisted living Kay Hendricks had an appointment in Brookings on Wednesday. On Thursday, several watched De Smet boys play football; unfortunately, we lost. Also on Thursday, the Pinochle … more
Richard and Nancy Bornitz, Travis and Michele Bornitz and the Jeff Marshall family of Piedmont, attended the South Dakota Elementary All-State Honor Choir performance held last Saturday afternoon at … more
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