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Site considered for medical marijuana
The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., July 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse. They continued to talk with department heads about budgets, along with discussing a new … more
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It was a busy weekend around the county, as Lake Preston hosted Town & Country Days and Iroquois held their annual Sports Day. The Kingsbury Classic Cruisers Car Show was a big hit. See the results on page 28.
Sweet rides
Leo Begnaud stands with the handmade signs he was selling at the Lake Preston farmers’ market on Fri., July 19.
Farmers’ markets begin to sprout up
It’s that time of year when farmers’ markets are found all across the state. They are popping up locally, too. For those unfamiliar with these, farmers’ markets are defined as a public and … more
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Tips to reduce risk of West Nile
After heavy rains this year, health departments across the state are spraying for mosquitoes and urging South Dakotans to help reduce the risk of the West Nile virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease … more
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Wheaties takes home top ‘Burger Battle’ prize
The winner of the inaugural Kingsbury County Burger Battle was crowned last week. After counting all 757 ballots turned in, Wheaties Bar and Grill took home first prize for his tried-and-true … more
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It's going to be hot – stay hydrated, have a Mai Tai!
I hope everyone is finding a way to stay cool; it looks like temperatures will be on the rise this coming week. The only positive is, hopefully, the heat will take care of some of the mosquitoes that … more
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Eli McCloud, left, Mya McCloud and Heidi Carlson all received purple ribbons on their Special Foods presentations.
Youth compete in early contests
Kingsbury County 4-H Achievement Days is not until next week, but some 4-H members have already received purple ribbons on projects. Those who competed in Youth in Action competitions joined with … more
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When the rain started on Sunday evening, it was a scramble to take the flags down at the park and the cemetery. One of the best helpers called into action was Logan Buer. All flags got in before any rain.
Great helper
Donna Bumann, Lake Preston Forward President, presents the Community Citizen Award to Merrill Zeeck. Zeeck has given many hours to the community over his years as a resident. He has been involved with the school, the American Legion and Lake Preston Forward, to name a few. He always has a kind word, a smile and a conversation ready to give. This award is given annually at Town & Country Days by Lake Preston Forward.
Zeeck honored for community service
Lake Preston Forward’s Lifetime Achievement Award, given each year to a past or present LPF (Chamber) member, was presented to Merrill Zeeck during Town & Country Days. This 1963 Lake Preston … more
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FIFTY YEARS AGO: This calf, with his purebred Guernsey mother, is the first “Beefalo” hybrid calved in the county, and which its owners, the Don Smiths, plan as the forerunner of a venture in buffalo-bovine hybrid production.
1999: Larson, Odden receive Outstanding Citizen Award
10 YEARS AGO July 23, 2014 This year's Kingsbury Klassic Kruisers car show attracted 138 vehicles. Cars were on display throughout downtown Lake Preston. James Andrews, Jr. , club secretary, said it … more
Walking under a baton arch as she is introduced as one of the top NBTA dignitaries at the National Baton Twirling Championships Awards Show on Saturday at Notre Dame University, Phillip J. Purcell Arena, South Bend, Ind., is Major Joanne Schlueter from Iroquois. Schlueter spent last week on the Notre Dame campus with family members as she is a member of the World Baton Twirling Federation Team organizing the competitions to determine the individuals and groups who will represent the USA at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Torino, Italy, in August 2025. Her sister, Rita Anderson, is also a part of this team and was an official judge at the week-long baton championships.
Take a gander at some of the fads of the 1930s
Marlin and Jeanette Clendening attended the Iroquois Sports Day activities last Saturday. The Dunham girls presented the colors of the Iroquois Sports Day parade and then helped serve the Legion meal … more
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Spirit Lake News
Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church worship service: Sunday,10:30 a.m. FM 88.1 – Live Facebook. Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KWAT radio: Sunday, 9:35 a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Monday, 7 p.m. July 28, … more
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Carthage News
Trinity Lutheran Church worship: July 28, 9:30 a.m. Looking ahead: Community church service: Aug. 4, 10 a.m. at the tent by the museum. Patrick Burger will be leading the service. Everyone is … more
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Local FFA members attended an FFA Leadership Retreat in Rapid City. They were involved in large and small group activities, focusing on leadership, FFA membership and opportunities and goal setting. On Wednesday afternoon they participated in a community service project in the Rapid City area, and that evening, they attended the lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore. Pictured are Raul Berrones Padraza, State FFA Vice President, left; Liam St. Sauver; Chase Temme; Logan Nielsen; Gavin Temme and Maya Howard, State FFA President.
Leadership retreat
After doing some weeding on Mon., July 22, some of the youth at the Growing Youth Garden show off their produce. From left: Skylar Bendorf, left, Harper Anderson, Lizzie Griffith, Lyla Schoenfelder, Elizabeth Bendorf and Grant Griffith.
Growing Youth Garden in full bloom
Want to see a sample of a beautiful garden? Check out the Growing Youth Garden by the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. The youth and volunteers have put time and energy into the garden, and it … more
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1894: Calumet graded, to become a ‘pretty street’
10 YEARS AGO July 23, 2014 Kingsbury County Commissioners Tuesday discussed both negative and positive feedback they have received recently about previously paved roads that have been ground up and … more
Work on Second Street in De Smet has begun. Crews have been busy connecting homes through above-ground lines to the water. They were still digging after 9:30 Friday evening.
2nd Street construction
Workshop attendees ink ‘cento’ poems
I can write poetry! How often did your stomach turn when the teacher announced that today you were going to write a poem, a limerick, a haiku, a cinquain? She would read a few examples and say now it … more
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Families and friends gathered over the weekend for Iroquois Sports Day. Addie DeJong holds three-week-old Charlotte Wiskur.
Sports Day weekend means a good time had by all
Bleachers were full; lawn chairs were in abundance, and spectators were standing to watch the riders versus the bulls on Friday night. The Professional Bull Riders Circuit Bull Bash was partnered … more
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Madi Burma, left, Taylor Tuel, Kali Burma, Emma Eckmann, Gabriel Voges, Zoei Schmidt-Ellman, Chenoa Harris, Natalie Cundy, Airabella Deysel, Skyla Harris, Tabitha Rose and Daphne Moeller, advisor.
HOSA team returns with awards
Iroquois High School HOSA members recently returned from the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, June … more
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