Opinion | Kingsbury Journal

Rain brings turtles and toads; and Doritos taco salad

Rain, rain, go away! I’m not sure about the rest of you, but I could use a break from all the rain. It seems like we waited a long time for some moisture, and now it won’t stop. Our sump pump has … more

By Amy Halverson | 7/3/24

What would C.P. Ingalls think of modern travel?

I recently returned from England. Because I used an "awards ticket," the preferred (i.e. direct) flight was not an option. Instead, I hopped from England to Atlanta to Detroit to Minneapolis. Between … more

By Cindy Wilson | 7/3/24

Raygan Sherman and her mother, Kimberly (Bornitz) Sherman, ran into some color powder and rain during the 5K. Raygan finished first among the youth runners and was fifth overall.

Running for a good cause

This year's 5K color run/walk sponsored by Darin's Legacy took place on June 22. Darin's Legacy is a charity established by the Bornitz family of Carthage in memory of the late Darin Bornitz, a young … more

6/26/24

Keeping South Dakota agriculture on offense

Farmers are some of the biggest gamblers I know. They go to a bank, borrow money to buy land and borrow more money to buy equipment. They go back and get an operating note so they can buy seed, … more

By Kristi Noem | 6/26/24

Sweet dreams and sewing machines

“There’s a nice breeze today, good for drying. Let’s get the bedding washed.” Mom pulled back the blankets on each bed and untucked the sheets, gathering them into a big round bundle. My job … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/26/24

Clean up that grill, then try this Italian chicken

If your go-to method of cooking during the summer is grilling, it’s important to make sure your grill is ready to work by having it properly cleaned. The more debris on a grill, the harder it is … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/26/24

Put your trust in God to calm life’s stormy seas

Few conditions in our lives remind us more completely of our utter humanness than weariness. There are, of course, many kinds of weariness. We can be head, heart or body tired or all three at the … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/26/24

Flag Day

6/19/24

Father’s Day: Shining a light on the fatherless

This week, I had the opportunity to spend time with a group of people involved with our foster care system and some of the young people who participate in it. Our Secretary of Social Services invited … more

By Kristi Noem | 6/19/24

Saving by the book

It was like a Wish Book. The 170-page catalog revealed pictures of thousands of items, everything from towels and teapots to pianos and cars. A price appeared alongside each item. Unlike a Wish Book, … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/19/24

Will the seed of the sower take root in your heart?

For a time quite a few years ago, our young family lived in the woods of New York in a rented house halfway up a wooded hill, which was usually very beautiful and tranquil. Usually. One early summer … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/19/24

Get a prescription for a walk in the park?

Doctors write prescriptions for medications all the time. However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park? While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 6/19/24

Six crunchy ideas for enjoying more granola

How do you eat granola? more

By Amy Halverson | 6/19/24

Victor Trevino, Jr.’s Elvis Tribute concert held Sunday at the De Smet Event Center brought several interesting comments. “This is one of the best concerts ever held in De Smet!” “He is better than the real Elvis!” It was a packed Midstate Theater, with approximately 175 people appreciating the afternoon concert brought to the stage as a part of the De Smet Area Concert Series. In attendance were Elvis fans from all areas of the state, plus alumni from across the nation visiting De Smet for the Old Settlers Day festivities. From Fort Worth, Texas, Trevino, the 2022 Graceland Elvis Tribute winner, performed all the moves and sang with a natural voice reminiscent of Elvis Presley. Trevino electrified the audience, bringing a new love for the iconic and legendary performer Elvis and for himself for the young people attending and a renewal of memories for the older attendees.

Elvis was in the building!

6/12/24

Your worth comes from who and what fills you

There is a man-made mountain in Rome called Monte Testaccio, which is composed of 53 million smashed clay jar shards. In the Roman Empire, olive oil was used for everything; it was, in some ways, the … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/12/24

They just keep coming back

Long ago in a faraway land there lived an Empress. One late winter day, she strolled through her garden. The bleak, colorless landscape disappointed her deeply, so she issued an imperial decree. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/12/24

The biggest mistake with CPR? Not to try

My first experience with cardiopulmonary resuscitation was during the summer of 1969. I was an orderly in a Minneapolis intensive care unit (ICU) when my patient stopped breathing. I called for help … more

By The Late Richard Holm, Md | 6/12/24

Celebrate Dads, and try fool-proof cherry pie

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and it’s a great excuse to spend a little down time with the special father(s) in your life. It seems like everyone is always busy, especially during the summer … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/12/24

Eight simple gardening tips for summer

Just like we can employ moneAs the gardening season gets underway here in South Dakota, it’s the perfect opportunity to share some valuable tips to enhance the gardening experience. These simple … more

By Merissa Alink | 6/12/24

Jackson Collier picked up and returned each and every cone from the new elementary school as they floated past his house on Third Street last Thursday evening, even nabbing the one that made its way to Nimble Wash.

Doing a good deed

6/5/24