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Three will compete for two seats on the Garretson School Board

With a joint city of Garretson and Garretson School Board election coming up on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at the American Legion Post #23,...

Open fire burn ban now in effect for rural Minnehaha County

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Due to severe dry conditions, Minnehaha County Commissioners voted unanimously to immediately enact a county-wide burn ban at...

Oh, what a Birthday Weekend!

submitted by Sam Williamson On March 18, Joan Engebretson celebrated her 93rd birthday. The weekend before, friends and family joined her for a great old...

FFA qualifies 27 for State CDEs

by Brielle Weir, GHS Blue Ink FFA career development event (CDE) contests just began at the beginning of the month, but the state competition is...

Burn Ban in effect, dry conditions continue

Ban prompted by several area fires, including Garretson On Tuesday, Minnehaha County Emergency Management placed a burn ban county-wide due to the dry conditions being...

From the Desk of the Mayor 

I wanted to get this out before April so that I could cover a number of things happening early in the month.  The monthly city...

Registration for Archaeology Camp 2025 to open May 1

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be...

Sysa commits to NWC for VB 

Garretson’s middle blocker signs on to continue career in Orange City, IA by Khloe Susie, GHS Blue Ink  It is getting to that time of the...

JO Volleyball off to a great season start

10U and 14U teams both win tournaments last weekend  The JO club volleyball season has started and the Blue Dragons are working hard and playing...

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

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch BRIDGEWATER, S.D. – As bird flu ravages poultry farms across the country – including in South Dakota – fears are...
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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...

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...

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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

Three will compete for two seats on the Garretson School Board

With a joint city of Garretson and Garretson School...

Open fire burn ban now in effect for rural Minnehaha County

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Due to severe...

From the Desk of the Mayor 

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

Veterans’ advocates say VA staffing cuts put vets out of work

Further impacts feared from Trump administration plan to cut...

Garretson School

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...

Fuel the Dragon hits $5,600 mark

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

Lifestyle

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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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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Three will compete for two seats on the Garretson School Board

With a joint city of Garretson and Garretson School Board election coming up on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025...

Oh, what a Birthday Weekend!

submitted by Sam Williamson On March 18, Joan Engebretson celebrated her 93rd birthday. The weekend before, friends and family...

FFA qualifies 27 for State CDEs

by Brielle Weir, GHS Blue Ink FFA career development event (CDE) contests just began at the beginning of the...

Sysa commits to NWC for VB 

Garretson’s middle blocker signs on to continue career in Orange City, IA by Khloe Susie, GHS Blue Ink  It is...

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Obituaries

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,...

Obituary: John Kevin McDonald, 77

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