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Mother’s Day, and Juicy Lucy Burgers
I hope everyone was able to enjoy Mother’s Day weekend. Although I’m sure the rain put a damper on some plans, we were still able to enjoy the day. I spent the majority of the day with my mom and … more
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The end of the Hard Winter of 1880-81 and lessons for now
What were you doing on Oct. 15, 2022? I don't entirely remember, except that I'd made note of the 142nd anniversary of the storm memorialized in Laura Ingalls Wilder's novel “The Long Winter.” … more
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Who and what is The American Legion?
Over the next few weeks, I would like to inform the readers of the Kingsbury Journal about The American Legion and bring to their attention who we are and what we stand for as an organization. As … more
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Rhubarb buttermilk cake recipe for spring
Springtime and early summer are when the rhubarb leaves begin to grow and unfold, and all the delicious rhubarb appears. It’s a little funny that we usually serve this vegetable as a fruit but … more
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The gift of kidney donation
The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection … more
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Sheryl Downes, left, office manager of the Kingsbury Journal, attended the Kentucky Derby with her daughter-in-law Brigette Downes this weekend. While they were there, they had the opportunity to see many celebrities, including Ian Bohen, who plays Ryan in the TV series Yellowstone.
Taking in the Kentucky Derby
Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week
“Everyone must visit beautiful South Dakota. Pack your bags and rush to the car and start driving. With so many fun and exciting things to see and do, what will you do first?” Those are the words … more
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Teacher’s treat — last day of country school
As she drove, her thoughts centered on the day ahead—the last day of school before summer vacation. It was a special day for her fifteen students who had shared the one-room school of Boomer … more
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Attention mama bears
As we enter the week of Mother's Day, I felt like I should share my heart and my words with the gals. Please know you are loved and cherished, and your kiddos (or any that you love like your own) are … more
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Healing, with the help of bunny cake
For those who may have noticed my name missing from last week’s paper or a change in my writing, I just wanted to share the reason why. My dad has been struggling with pulmonary fibrosis and heart … more
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Economic development is a team sport, and everyone wins
It is Economic Development Week. Created in 2016 by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), this is a time to highlight the work done in countless towns, cities, counties and states of … more
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‘Top Ten’ myths about the American flag
I have had a lot of well-meaning people tell me some of these myths about our U.S. flag, and I am sure that many others have been told some of these same myths, too. I thought with Memorial Day … more
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Long-time care workers help make every day the best day
According to the Department of Labor, about 30 percent of the total workforce in the United States will now change jobs every 12 months. In this fluctuating work world stand two employees at the De … more
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The De Smet Event Center was rockin’ and rollin’ on Sun., April 30 as Robby Vee and his Rock ‘n Roll Caravan kicked off the 2023 De Smet Concert Series with a crowd-pleasing performance. Vee performed many famous tunes with special features, such as this one with him shown standing and singing on the bass fiddle, while his band member was playing it. This was an extra special day for Vee and his group as it was the birthdate of his famous father, Bobby Vee, and special tributes were played for him.
Rockin’ and rollin’ away the Sunday
Creating a winning workforce
My first job consisted of a list of farm chores – feed the horses, check the cows, clean the barns. But it was never my intention to keep that job forever. It wasn’t my dad’s wish for me … more
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Countdown to the last day of school
“I am going to miss my friends,” Dorothy lamented to her friend on the phone. Tomorrow was the last day, and she was already counting down until school started in the fall. I had heard Darlene … more
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To our friends and readers
On Sunday afternoon April 23, Jim Thompson suffered a stroke at his home in Sturgis, S.D. He is currently working with doctors to recover the use of his right arm and hand. As a result, The Good … more
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A little reminder that God still loves you
If I am being honest, some days I really don’t like myself. What a way to start out a column! Hear me out. Some days I’m impatient and irritable. Some days my attitude isn't great, and I am not … more
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County funding, long term care being studied for next year’s session
with the 2023 session behind us, legislators are already hard at work on issues to tackle in the 2024 Legislative session. Earlier in April, legislative leaders selected two interim study topics, … more
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Commander encourages working together to preserve benefits
Lake Preston’s Porter L. Rich American Legion Post 63 and Sons of The American Legion Squadron 63 hosted supper with Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola, National Commander of The American Legion on Monday … more
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