Opinion | Kingsbury Journal

Wheatie’s Bar & Grill was the winner of this year's Kingsbury County Burger Battle, sponsored by American Bank & Trust. Klinkel's III was second place, and The Chop Stop was 3rd place. Over 750 votes were turned in. Some of the other participating business owners came to AB&T's announcement Friday. Those in attendance were Joey and Darla Collins from Joey's Cafe, Steph Ladwig and Derrick Weeg with Cardinal Tap, Nicky and Adam Gross with The Chop Stop and Christine and Brian Verhey with New Horizon Lounge.

The winner of the Kingsbury County Burger Battle is ...

7/17/24

Fish stories

I love fishing. There’s almost no better way to relax, get away from the hubbub of daily life and connect with the natural beauty all around us. They taste pretty good, too! South Dakota is home to … more

By Kristi Noem | 7/17/24

The need for speed, and ham & egg casserole

We survived our trip out west to Sturgis, and I didn’t forget anything or anyone important. For those who didn’t read my column last week, I was in a bit of a panic over packing and forgetting … more

By Amy Halverson | 7/17/24

Revive us again that we may rejoice!

Do you ever feel physically, emotionally or spiritually drained? Maybe a particular affliction or tragedy has seemingly left you without your old resources. Maybe it is just an accumulation of the … more

By Stuart Twite | 7/17/24

Fit for a king

It was summertime, and the livin’ was anything but easy. The farmers needed to cultivate, make hay and harvest. Cattle had to be moved to greener pastures. Plentiful water was crucial, especially … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 7/17/24

It was a nice, hot day for the first of three narrated cemetery tours, where one can learn about the settlers from De Smet. There are two more showings for visitors and community members to attend — the next two Saturdays at 3 p.m.

Touring the cemetery

7/10/24

A celebration of freedom

The Fourth of July has always been a special day to me. It’s our nation’s birthday, of course, but it’s also the day that my husband Bryon proposed. On July 4th, 1991, I told a group of youth … more

By Kristi Noem | 7/10/24

Big reunion, lots of fun

Big reunion, lots of fun This past weekend, the Efraimson family held a family reunion at the Event Center and Washington Park in De Smet. I was told by a family member that there were approximately … more

By Caryn Hojer, De Smet, SD | 7/10/24

Time for vacation and ice cream

It’s family vacation time and I’m busy trying to get everything ready. I’m not sure about everyone else, but I never feel like I need a vacation until it’s time to get ready for one. I get so … more

By Amy Halverson | 7/10/24

The day I ran away from Bible school

School was out! I had looked forward to summer for weeks. To ditch Dick and Jane for real books. To follow Mom and ride the tractor with Dad. Baby kittens needed snuggling. Bare toes longed to touch … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 7/10/24

Grace ‘twill suffice

For a time, several years ago, I took care of an elderly gentleman on Saturday afternoons in order to allow his daughter time to do errands and take a breath. We would watch old westerns together, … more

By Stuart Twite | 7/10/24

Remember your sunscreen this summer

Horizon Health-Bryant and Horizon Health Foundation have provided three sunscreen dispensers for use in the Bryant community as a way of encouraging sun safety. The dispensers will be available at … more

7/3/24

Great is Thy Faithfulness

What fills you up? What is satisfying and brings contentment and peace? What, in short, is your portion? If you are like most of us, your portion has changed over time; maybe, it changes every day. … more

By Stuart Twite | 7/3/24

The real taste of home

Cottonwoods glistened in the sunshine. The unfailing click of the windmill, the mamas calling to their new babies in the pastures and the twitter of a happy robin blended in the gentle South Dakota … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 7/3/24

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