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In Kingsbury County, the summers are warm; the winters are freezing, snowy and windy. According to WeatherSpark.com, here are some interesting facts about the weather in the county. • Over the …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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As the holiday season winds down, and the new year approaches, many of us begin reflecting on the past year and thinking ahead. It’s a natural time to set resolutions, those hopeful promises to …
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By Kory Zimney, PT, DPT, PhD
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12/24/25
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12/24/25
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The De Smet City Council met on Wed., Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at the De Smet Event Center to discuss issues residents were having regarding sewer backup in August and hear updates on the Main Street …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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10 years ago December 23, 2015 Marlene Somsen’s second-grade class at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School shared the following unedited letters to Santa with The De Smet News readers. Dear …
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12/24/25
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Before break, we asked D.J. Bettin’s and Jennifer Hojer’s fifth-grade class at the De Smet School to answer what their favorite thing about the holiday season is. Here is what the students have …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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Rising Hope Counseling is now offering their services at the United Methodist Church (UMC) in De Smet to better support individuals, couples and families in the community. According to Bailey …
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By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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12/24/25
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Lake Preston fifth-grade students are busy enjoying Christmas break, but before they left, we asked them all what their favorite thing is about the holiday season. The students are looking forward to …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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10 years ago December 23, 2015 Liz McGuire’s kindergarten class made gingerbread cookies last week while the first graders sent letters to Santa, asking for permission to pull his sleigh; the …
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12/24/25
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The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting kicked off with a discussion about zoning ordinances, which was followed by …
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By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal
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12/24/25
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The Esmond Methodist Church held its annual program and candle-lighting services last Sunday evening, a Child is born; all is well. The Dunham family attended the candle-lighting services. Annette …
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By Marlin Clendening
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12/24/25
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There will be no services at Trinity Lutheran on Dec. 27 or 28. Members are encouraged to attend the other churches of the parish. There will be Christmas Eve Services at Trinity at 7:30 p.m. …
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By Lorelee Nelson
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12/24/25
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Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Worship Service Sun., Dec. 28, at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Live Facebook, FM 88.1. Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KXLG Radio 99.1 Sunday 8:03 a.m. …
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By Illdena Poppen
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12/24/25
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December, 1975 The Community Club was busy with many activities this month. The Hustling Housewives donated $100 for the horseshoe project at the ball field. The local FHA chapter is looking into a …
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By Darlene DeKnikker
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12/24/25
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Area FFA members recently traveled to Box Elder on Dec. 7-8 to compete in the South Dakota FFA State Leadership and Development Events (LDE). To be eligible to complete at the state competition, …
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By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal
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12/17/25
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12/17/25
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This summer, Kingbury County felt the impact of two structure fires, both with fatal outcomes. Emergency first responders across Kingsbury County teamed up with Kingsbury County Emergency Management …
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Submitted by Kingsbury County Emergency Management
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12/17/25
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The money collected on a $117.50 speeding ticket is distributed to the following sources: $39 to the school district in the county where the violation occurred, $30 to the Law Enforcement Officer …
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12/17/25
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With the colder weather and all the family gatherings, I figure it’s a good time to share a couple of hot cocoa recipes that are perfect for a crowd. Hot cocoa is always a special treat at this …
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By Amy Halverson
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12/17/25
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