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Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the Little House books while she was in her 60s. It is amazing she could recall countless gifts and precious memories of Christmas from her childhood. Presents Wilder …
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By Julie Frances Miller
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12/13/23
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This week, my article is very short. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and the two pictures included may be worth more than that. Porter L. Rich was one of the 429 souls …
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By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant
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12/13/23
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Our mom used the seven elements of design in her decorating scheme - Deloris, Donald, Darlene, Dorothy, Delmer, DeAnn and a mother’s love. In our farm home, special art was positioned with care …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/6/23
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Our American Legion State Commander Courtney Steffen shares her inspiring messages with our American Legion Family regularly. She has graciously allowed me to share this with the Kingsbury Journal …
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By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant
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12/6/23
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My friend Jim Whiting sent me this last week, and although it isn't really Christmassy, it's too good to not pass on this season. A simple encouragement. Enjoy Life to the Fullest We grew up in the …
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By Jim Thompson
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12/6/23
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This weekend was my birthday, and I was able to enjoy it despite turning another year older and being told I’m “at that age” where things start to go downhill. I went to the eye doctor last …
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By Amy Halverson
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12/6/23
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The IMPACT Leadership Team has planned seven speakers, two tours, 16 yoga and exercise activities, Bingo nights, game days, movies and a Valentine dinner party to keep members busy during January and …
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By Leadership Team
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11/29/23
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11/29/23
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There’s a beautiful simplicity that I love about Thanksgiving. It consists of just three basic parts: food, family and faith. Our forebearers saw fit that Americans should have a day dedicated …
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By Sen. John Thune
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11/29/23
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HAVE YOU EVER put a piece of furniture together by following plans? A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were attempting to put a vanity together. In the beginning it seemed fairly simple, but the …
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By Deacon Rick Deknikker, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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11/29/23
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Golden leaves crunched under the children’s shoes as they trekked the last mile home from country school. At the neighbor’s driveway, the little girl waved as her four companions turned toward …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/29/23
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It did the hearts of Kingsbury County veterans good to see the efforts that our students put into the various Veterans Day programs at our local schools. I look forward to these each year. The 2023 …
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By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant
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11/29/23
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Here's a great accidental sermon that Terri McPherson sent me some time ago … a great way to get ready for Christmas! Someone ... What if you were a someone who needed a hug today, and what if you …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/29/23
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was excited to see my family over the long weekend, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. I wasn’t feeling well a few days before …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/29/23
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Television is flooded these days with commercials encouraging everyone to sign up for Medicare Advantage (MA). What is MA, and why are they doing this? First of all, here is a bit of history. For …
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By Tom Dean, MD
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11/29/23
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Nineteen area youth, grades 6-12 from Iroquois, De Smet and Willow Lake, and four chaperones attended a DakYouth event Nov. 10-12 in Aberdeen, S.D.
The Dakotas Conference of United Methodist …
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11/22/23
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We’re coming onto Thanksgiving. I am not sure who sent this to me. It’s been years, but it’s worth sharing for THIS holiday; At this time of year, as we approach the holiday season, it’s hard …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/22/23
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Our mother loved chickens. She kept them safe and healthy. She smiled as she gathered eggs. Yes, she loved her chickens, but I don’t remember that she ever loved A chicken. Likely, Mom had her …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/22/23
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IN THE DAYS in which we live, it seems difficult to be thankful with war and suffering across the world – difficult for many to get while raising families and meeting needs. As we celebrate …
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By Deacon Wil Ward, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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11/22/23
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