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The anniversary nobody wanted: five years with COVID-19

By Carrie Moritz, Gazette This March marks the five-year anniversary since President Donald Trump declared a National Emergency on March 13, 2020, and South Dakota...

Weekend Robbery at the Gulch Bar & Grill

Just after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 a break in and robbery occurred at The Gulch Bar & Grill.  It was discovered upon opening...

GFD with Brandon & Baltic put out field fire last Friday

Report from the GFD The Garretson Fire Department responded to a field fire the afternoon of 3/14/25 at 4:11 pm. Upon arrival crews found approximately...

Lilla talks to county commissioners about assessments, property taxes

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – With the subject of property taxes being on the minds of many, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Chris...

Garretson American Legion Henry G. Fix Post #23 for March

The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, March 6th at 7:01 pm.  The meeting was opened by Commander Jon Schmidt with...

5th Grade Girls Basketball 9-0

The 5th Grade Girls Basketball team had a great season, ending in a win! Competing in the Sioux Falls YMCA 5th Grade Basketball Division,...

Youth Wrestlers Impress at Region Tournament

Thirty-three Blue Dragon Youth wrestlers traveled to Brookings on March 15th to compete in the South Dakota Youth Wrestling Region Tournament. In order to...

Populists seek staying power with Republican takeover

BY STU WHITNEYSouth Dakota News Watch The shifting landscape of South Dakota Republican politics went seismic on Feb. 22 in Pierre, when county leaders voted...

South Dakota Democrats seek new message for voter momentum

BY STU WHITNEYSouth Dakota News Watch Dan Ahlers recalls campaigning for a 2018 South Dakota legislative race in his hometown of Dell Rapids and calling...

Legislature approves several new restrictions on citizen ballot measures

One proposal is headed to voters in 2026; others await the governor’s consideration By: Joshua Haiar South Dakota Searchlight Proposals to restrict citizen-initiated ballot measures have cleared...
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5th Grade Girls Basketball 9-0

The 5th Grade Girls Basketball team had a great...

Youth Wrestlers Impress at Region Tournament

Thirty-three Blue Dragon Youth wrestlers traveled to Brookings on...

Districts a great success for young Blue Dragons

from Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling and staff reports The Garretson...

Boys Varsity Basketball ends season in close loss to Baltic

The Garretson Boys' Varsity Basketball season came to an...

That’s a wrap

Girls basketball closes out 5-16 season during first round...

JV and C Team Blue Dragons finish out season

By Tad Heitkamp, Coach Blue Dragons Pick Up 1st Win! On February...

SDHSAA board will elect four new members

By Dana Hess For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — The board...

SDHSAA ejection policy for students, coaches, fans clarified

By Dana Hess For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — The board...

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Features

Conversations with Eddie, Part 3

The last conversation we had with Eddie Edmundson we...

Paulson & Farm 484 best in state for specialty produce

By Garrick Moritz, Gazette To say that Dan Paulson of...

Conversations with Eddie, part 2

In this conversation with Eddie Edmundson, we talk about...

Conversations with Eddie Edmundson, Part 1

If you’ve been around Garretson awhile, chances are you’ve...

Greg Sands overcame addiction and prison to find success. Now he’s seeking a final chapter.

BY STU WHITNEYSouth Dakota News Watch TEA, S.D. – Greg...

Government

Lilla talks to county commissioners about assessments, property taxes

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – With the subject...

Populists seek staying power with Republican takeover

BY STU WHITNEYSouth Dakota News Watch The shifting landscape of...

South Dakota Democrats seek new message for voter momentum

BY STU WHITNEYSouth Dakota News Watch Dan Ahlers recalls campaigning...

Legislature approves several new restrictions on citizen ballot measures

One proposal is headed to voters in 2026; others...

Garretson School

Mrs. Mac named teacher of the year and retires

School election takes shape for this April Title I Reading...

Potter puts herself in the action as legislative page

by Gracie Fiegen, GHS Blue Ink  There are many career exploration...

Something Fun in the Works!

The Garretson School District is in the process of...

Fuel the Dragon hits $5,600 mark

About 3 years ago, Tom Coburn approached me to...

GHS Band plays for the SD Bandmasters at SDSU

The Garretson High School Band received a unique opportunity...

Lifestyle

SDHSAA wary of bill that requires acceptance of cash at high school events

By Dana Hess For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — A bill...

Former GHS Standout Wrestler Recognized

Story by Dan Bly  & Oran Sorenson This last weekend at...

Connect with Local Farmers at Sioux Falls Event

Sioux Falls, S.D.— Connect with Sioux Falls area farmers...

Billions of dollars at stake for farmers hit by Trump funding freeze, pause on foreign aid

By Allison Winter, South Dakota Searchlight WASHINGTON — Farmers across the...

International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch STEPHAN, S.D. – "Three, two,...

Opinion

Legislative Update: Les Heinemann

It was a treat to have my granddaughters Rebecca...

An Open Letter to the Editor:

We are four former South Dakota State Librarians. We...

Legislative Update: From Rep Les Heinemann

On Sunday, February 2, I attended the walk for...

Legislative Update: Rep Leslie Heinemann

It is my honor to serve the constituents of...

From the desk of the Mayor, February 2025

I want to spend a little time this month...

Extra! Extra!

Middle school students can explore careers at Our Dakota Dreams summer camps

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s rising 7th and 8th-grade students...

Garretson High School FFA to Host Community Blood Drive  

Garretson, SD – Garretson High School’s FFA will host...

Attorney general and others know: Noem’s public broadcasting cut threatens public safety

System’s towers are vital to an array of federal,...

Traffic Modifications Planned on Reconstruction Project (Exit 406) at Brandon

BRANDON, S.D. – On Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, traffic on...

State official says employee error led to 273 non-US citizens on voter rolls

Department blamed for mistake pushes back, says it ‘does...

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The anniversary nobody wanted: five years with COVID-19

By Carrie Moritz, Gazette This March marks the five-year anniversary since President Donald Trump declared a National Emergency on...

Garretson American Legion Henry G. Fix Post #23 for March

The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, March 6th at 7:01 pm.  The meeting was...

Mrs. Mac named teacher of the year and retires

School election takes shape for this April Title I Reading teacher Kim Macziewski was named the 2024-25 Teacher of...

Future planning & emergency services top city agenda

by Carrie Moritz, Gazette At Monday's city council meeting, the Garretson City Council heard a specific run-down from the...

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The anniversary nobody wanted: five years with COVID-19

By Carrie Moritz, Gazette This March marks the five-year anniversary since President Donald Trump declared a National Emergency on...

Lilla talks to county commissioners about assessments, property taxes

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – With the subject of property taxes being on the minds of many,...

Garretson American Legion Henry G. Fix Post #23 for March

The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, March 6th at 7:01 pm.  The meeting was...

5th Grade Girls Basketball 9-0

The 5th Grade Girls Basketball team had a great season, ending in a win! Competing in the Sioux...

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Obituaries

Obituary: Debra L. LaCross

Debra passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday,...

Obituary: John Kevin McDonald, 77

     John Kevin McDonald of Rock Rapids, IA passed...

Obituary: Paul Winterton, age 66

Paul Winterton, age 66, of rural Sherman, passed away...

Notice of Death: Kenneth M. Otterness, 84

BOURBONAISE, IL --  Kenneth M. Otterness, 84, died at...
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