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PUC advises to Call Before You Dig

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month and encourages South Dakotans to call 811 before any excavation or...

Plahn vs Jacobson in City Council Ward 2 seat race

The City of Garretson had several seats coming open this election season, though only one seat will be up for election next Tuesday, April...

Maras takes over as new Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent

By Dave Baumeister, County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The “interim” was dropped from his title when Jacob Maras was named the new Highway Superintendent at the...

Garretson School Board approves contracts for McGregor and Hoekman, amends contract of Superintendent Johnson

The Garretson School Board had a Special meeting on Monday, March 31. After two hours in executive session the school board voted to renew the...

4th Grade Wax Museum brings history to life!

Garretson Elementary 4th graders have been delving into biographical history, and the culmination of their project was a wax museum. This fun activity was...

ROD announces resignation; commissioners accepting applications for unexpired term

SIOUX FALLS – Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Amanda Halsey has announced her resignation effective July 4.  Elected in the fall of 2022, Halsey has...

Garretson Area Briefs

Adults Night Out, Ambulance Breakfast, Splitrock Bowling, I-90/Brandon Interchange Construction Adult Night Out The Garretson PTO will be hosting Adults Night Out this Saturday at the...

Prairie Rose Community Fund awards $17,000 to local non-profits

Six GHS students receive another $6,000 in scholarships Garretson non-profits and Garretson High School seniors were the recipients of $23,000 in grant and scholarship funding...

Making a difference

by Delilah Johnson,  GHS Blue Ink and staff reports Last week, 2025 Sioux Empire Spirit of Volunteerism recognized teenagers across the state for their dedication, service...

Blue Dragons win close game in season opener

The Garretson Blue Dragon baseball team opened their season on the home field in a spectacular fashion last Tuesday, March 25 when they scored...
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Blue Dragons win close game in season opener

The Garretson Blue Dragon baseball team opened their season...

Garretson Wrestlers Excel at State AAU Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City

The Blue Dragons sent 24 wrestlers to showcase their...

Sysa commits to NWC for VB 

Garretson’s middle blocker signs on to continue career in...

JO Volleyball off to a great season start

10U and 14U teams both win tournaments last weekend  The...

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...

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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

Plahn vs Jacobson in City Council Ward 2 seat race

The City of Garretson had several seats coming open...

Maras takes over as new Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent

By Dave Baumeister, County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The “interim” was...

ROD announces resignation; commissioners accepting applications for unexpired term

SIOUX FALLS – Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Amanda...

Garretson School

4th Grade Wax Museum brings history to life!

Garretson Elementary 4th graders have been delving into biographical...

FFA qualifies 27 for State CDEs

by Brielle Weir, GHS Blue Ink FFA career development event...

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...

Lifestyle

US Department of Education’s impact on South Dakota: Q&A

By STU WHITNEYSouth Dakota News Watch At a White House...

Bird flu in SD: Millions of birds dead, worry shifts to humans

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch BRIDGEWATER, S.D. – As bird...

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...

Opinion

From the Desk of the Mayor 

I wanted to get this out before April so...

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...

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PUC advises to Call Before You Dig

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission recognizes April as...

Burn Ban Lifted Wednesday April 2nd 2025

Thanks to a few days of moisture, the burn...

Registration for Archaeology Camp 2025 to open May 1

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society’s...

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...

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Garretson Area Briefs

Adults Night Out, Ambulance Breakfast, Splitrock Bowling, I-90/Brandon Interchange Construction Adult Night Out The Garretson PTO will be hosting Adults...

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...

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4th Grade Wax Museum brings history to life!

Garretson Elementary 4th graders have been delving into biographical history, and the culmination of their project was a...

Garretson Area Briefs

Adults Night Out, Ambulance Breakfast, Splitrock Bowling, I-90/Brandon Interchange Construction Adult Night Out The Garretson PTO will be hosting Adults...

Prairie Rose Community Fund awards $17,000 to local non-profits

Six GHS students receive another $6,000 in scholarships Garretson non-profits and Garretson High School seniors were the recipients of...

Making a difference

by Delilah Johnson,  GHS Blue Ink and staff reports Last week, 2025 Sioux Empire Spirit of Volunteerism recognized teenagers across...

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Obituaries

Obituary: Lee Orril Hanson, age 89

Lee Orril Hanson, age 89, of Garretson, SD, passed...

Obituary: Crystal Johnson, age 86

Crystal Johnson, age 86, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, formerly...

Obituary: Michael Lee Johnson, age 66

Michael Lee Johnson, age 66 of Roslyn, FL passed...

Obituary: Debra L. LaCross

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