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SIXTY YEARS AGO: Prairie Pals Square Dance Club officers are, left, to right, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hendricks, president; Mr. and Mrs. John Albrecht, vice president; Mr. and Mrs. William Logan, secretary and treasurer; Mr. and Mrs. Al Moore, publicity; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Skyberg, refreshments. Not pictured: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kracht, gifts and cards.

2000: Council moves to clean up town

25 years ago September 20, 2000 Council members Sept. 13 unanimously agreed to keep the landfill open on Oct. 14 so abandoned or junked vehicles can be hauled there without charge. Law enforcement … more

9/24/25

2025 South Dakota State Fair 4-H results

Beef Weston Eichler, Lake Preston - Purple Cambree Holt, Lake Preston - Purple Kinzlee Olson, Lake Preston - Purple Child Development & Family Life Brityn Davies, Arlington - Purple Citizenship … more

9/24/25

Construction updates from Highway Department

The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., Sept. 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse to discuss highway matters and the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) agreement regarding the road by … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 9/10/25

Butternut squash soup

Things have begun to calm down a bit on our little farm. We finally sold our puppies, which turned out to be quite an ordeal. Instead of just lowering the prices as we have in the past when we have … more

By Amy Halverson | 9/10/25

Oldham News

September 1960 Oldham Methodist Church held a Harvest Home Festival. Ronnie Hartung was the guest speaker. Fresh produce and vegetables were available. Sept. 4, 1960: Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Petersen … more

By Darlene DeKnikker | 9/10/25

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Bulldogs signs! De Smet first graders got help making their own De Smet Bulldogs sign during homecoming festivities last week. Lyle Signs donated the materials, and Lyle employee Ron Penney helped the youth design their signs and place the letters. Showing off their creations are Drew Wetz, rear left, Ashley Heupel, Jonathan Blocker, Megan Schipper, Jamie Harty, Trevor Eichacker and Tylor Giedd; Douglas Geyer, middle left, Jessalyn Wienk, Melissa Kruger, Mychelle Anderson and Matthew Aughenbaugh; Mary Berg, front left, Shelby Rusche, Mikenna Hojer, Dillon Coughlin, Skyla Halverson and Jeremy Gebhart.

1950: Office structure of news plant being rebuilt

25 years ago September 13, 2000 De Smet rolled to a 24-6 homecoming victory Sept. 8 over Oldham-Ramona-Rutland. “It was a big win that kept us on top in the conference,” coach Ron Peterson said. … more

9/10/25

SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Aubrey Sherwood, left, Dr. Fred H. Leinbach, President of South Dakota State College, and Dr. R.M. Crothers look on as artist Harvey Dunn signs the agreement, placing 37 of Dunn’s paintings on permanent exhibit in the Union building at State College.

1950: Thirty-seven Dunn paintings to hang at State College

25 years ago August 30, 2000 Three De Smet firefighters are at the Jasper Forest Fire in the southern Black Hills. Tony Coughlin, Monte Gummer and Randy Holland left Sunday with one of the local … more

9/3/25

Forty-five students enrolled at Bancroft school in 1968

“Seek first the Kingdom of God.” Matthew 6:33. The following was once written on the fly leaf of the Bible of a young man. Happiness is not doing what you like to do but learning to like what you … more

By Rose Grothe | 9/3/25

Anderson judges International Baton Twirling in Italy

Gene and Joanne Schlueter returned from visiting the Jeff DeBenedetti family in Tracy, Calif. Gene stayed in Tracy while Joanne joined Rita Anderson, and the two of them went on to Turino, Italy, for … more

By Marlin Clendening | 9/3/25

Spirit Lake news

Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Worship Service Sun., Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m. Live Facebook, FM 88.1. Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KXLG Radio 99.1 Sunday 8:03 a.m. Monday Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. … more

By Illdena Poppen | 9/3/25

Finding patience and dump casserole

Patience is a virtue. I have had to remind myself of something several times over the past few months about our newest puppy, Dolly. We picked up Dolly in February, and she is now eight months old. … more

By Amy Halverson | 9/3/25

An airplane owned by Wilde Air Service landed at the Lake Preston airport and then was taxied down Highway 14 before being parked in front of the Lake Preston school to greet students at their open house last week.

The Sky’s the Limit for LP students

The halls at the Lake Preston School are filled with students again, and teachers and administrators are excited to have them back for another year of learning. The one thing they all hope students … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 9/3/25

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Dr. Richard Gowen, president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, congratulates David Schmidt on his participation in the technology for teaching and learning training program for network administrators. Schmidt, a teacher at Lake Preston High School, was among 42 teachers and school administrators who attended the second session this year.

1950: Over 5,000 people enjoy free watermelon

10 years ago August 26, 2015 The Arlington-Lake Preston Badgers are gearing up for their first co-op football game, scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday night in Lake Preston. “We are excited to begin a … more

9/3/25

Why pelvic health matters

In our research and clinical practice experiences, a common theme emerges from people living with pelvic floor issues. “I wish someone had told me about this sooner.” Through interviews and … more

By Dr. Patti Berg-Poppe and Dr. Staci Wietfeld | 9/3/25

De Smet first graders showed off their first day crafts on Tuesday.

Summer is over!

8/21/25

Review of water projects, budget plans

The Lake Preston City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Mon., Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The council received construction updates, discussed nuisance properties at length and learned … more

By Dave Fields, Kingsbury Journal | 8/21/25

Little Known Facts about … snapping turtles

Most likely, all of us have come across a snapping turtle, which often looks like something out of a Jurassic Park movie. They are a bit scary; they have attitudes, and they do not want any … more

By Mary Lee, Kingsbury Journal | 8/21/25

Findings determine permit not expired

The Kingsbury County Commissioners met on Tues., Aug. 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury County Courthouse. While in the Board of Adjustment, the members considered a variance application and … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 8/21/25

Plein Air Paint Out a success

This year’s Plein Air Event, Painting on the Prairie, held in De Smet was another successful event. Sixty-nine artists from throughout South Dakota and Minnesota, but also from Iowa, Nebraska, … more

By Amy Halverson, Kingsbury Journal | 8/21/25

People on the Kingsbury County Conservation District tour saw berry bushes at Chris and Christine Hussak’s farm north of Hetland.

Garden goers tour local farms

The Kingsbury Conservation District recently hosted their third annual garden tour. Ten people from Kingsbury County and surrounding communities attended, visiting four different farms throughout the … more

By Corrie Walter, Kingsbury Journal | 8/21/25