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International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch STEPHAN, S.D. – "Three, two, one. OK, in your seats." Just as she did as a teacher in her native Philippines,...

Public Notices published February 20, 2025

Minutes of the Garretson School District #49-4 for Feb. 4, 2025 NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL EQUALIZATION BOARD SDCL10-11-13 Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change...

News for 2-20-25

Congratulations to Dan Paulson on his SD Specialty Producers recognition, and we explore why it was well-deserved; the Minnehaha County Commission adopted a new...

Garretson High School FFA to Host Community Blood Drive  

Garretson, SD – Garretson High School’s FFA will host a winter community blood drive on Wednesday, February 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m....

News for 2-20-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Congratulations to Dan Paulson on his SD Specialty Producers recognition, and we explore why it was well-deserved;...

Printing Press Breakdown

On 2/19/25, we received word that the mailed and printed Gazette will be late due to a printing press breakdown at our printing plant....

Garretson featured on SDPB’s Dakota Life tonight!

Last Wednesday at the American Legion Post #23 Dugout, South Dakota Public Broadcasting had a public pre-screening of an episode of Dakota Life that...

Lucky to be alive, thankful for prayers and well wishes

A young woman was found in an alley near the school last week Tuesday after an icy accident where she crashed into Split Rock...

New digital hall of fame display & GHS Band to play in Brookings Saturday

Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette The February 10th meeting of the Garretson School Board was packed, with the board covering multiple ideas, accolades, and legislative updates....

Legion and Legion Auxiliary Reports

Legion Report: February 6, 2025  The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, December 6th at 7:53 pm.  The meeting was opened by...
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Garretson Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling rumble at Dell Rapids

The Garretson Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling team has been...

Lady Dragons beat the Bulldogs, but struggle against the Cougars

The Lady Dragon Basketball team headed to Baltic last...

GHS Basketball takes a hit from Baltic and beats MCM

Last week, the Garretson Blue Dragon boys' basketball team...

JV Boys Battle in Montrose

by Tad Heitkamp, Head Coach  On February 7th, 2024, the...

Lady Dragons keep the Patriots sweating, but then get caged

On Friday, the Garretson Lady Dragons hosted Hills-Beaver Creek...

Dragons have close game against Flyers

Last week was a lighter week for the Boys'...

GHS Wrestlers at Studelska Invite

Last Saturday, the Garretson Wrestling team headed to Wagner...

Middle School boys have one game left

By Coach Cory Buchholz The Garretson Blue Dragon Middle School...

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Features

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...

G-Town Hair-We-Go opens this week

Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette Kimberly Ann Anderson first moved to...

Amanda Schotzko explores her Korean heritage

By Carrie Moritz, Gazette As far as Amanda Schotzko knew,...

As she leaves office, Bender thinks it’s OK to disagree; still, people need to be respectful

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent “Remember, you are there to serve...

Government

New digital hall of fame display & GHS Band to play in Brookings Saturday

Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette The February 10th meeting of the...

Lab-grown meat labeling, fees for serving legal papers, stenography rule change signed into law

By: John Hult , SD Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden...

Lawmakers advance bill requiring SD schools to teach Native American history, culture

By: Seth Tupper, SD Searchlight South Dakota public schools would...

Legislation restricting labor union activity passes SD committee

By: Makenzie Huber, SD Searchlight A bill proposing to strengthen South...

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Garretson High School FFA to Host Community Blood Drive  

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

New digital hall of fame display & GHS Band to play in Brookings Saturday

Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette The February 10th meeting of the...

GHS students invited to Honor Band

by Delilah Johnson, Blue Ink On Saturday, February 1, sophomores...

South Dakota FFA Celebrates National FFA Week, Feb. 15-22nd

Head to Legion on Sunday for Community Appreciation Breakfast Bath,...

Lifestyle

International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage

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

Register now to become an SDSU Extension Master Gardener 

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Registration is open for the 2025...

Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in SD

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch If lawmakers approve Gov. Kristi...

Child care policy proposals return to Pierre

by Jackie Hendry, SDPB For South Dakota News Watch BROOKINGS, S.D....

American Legion Report for Jan, 2025

Jan. Legion ReportThe Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting...

Opinion

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...

South Dakota Public Schools Coalition – Public Education Funding 

Educational funding for public schools in South Dakota is...

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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...

Have an Exit Strategy: How to Create a Home Fire Escape Plan

A home fire can turn dangerous in a matter...

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Garretson Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling rumble at Dell Rapids

The Garretson Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling team has been having a busy season, with wrestlers traveling to several...

Lady Dragons beat the Bulldogs, but struggle against the Cougars

The Lady Dragon Basketball team headed to Baltic last Tuesday, February 4 and hosted McCook Central/Montrose last Thursday,...

GHS Basketball takes a hit from Baltic and beats MCM

Last week, the Garretson Blue Dragon boys' basketball team lost their first game of the week but won...

JV Boys Battle in Montrose

by Tad Heitkamp, Head Coach  On February 7th, 2024, the Blue Dragons jumped on I-90 and traveled west to...

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International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch STEPHAN, S.D. – "Three, two, one. OK, in your seats." Just as she did as...

Garretson Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling rumble at Dell Rapids

The Garretson Blue Dragon Youth Wrestling team has been having a busy season, with wrestlers traveling to several...

Lady Dragons beat the Bulldogs, but struggle against the Cougars

The Lady Dragon Basketball team headed to Baltic last Tuesday, February 4 and hosted McCook Central/Montrose last Thursday,...

GHS Basketball takes a hit from Baltic and beats MCM

Last week, the Garretson Blue Dragon boys' basketball team lost their first game of the week but won...

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Obituaries

Obituary: Rev. Kenneth Roger Johnson, age 97

Rev. Kenneth Roger Johnson, age 97, Little Falls, MN,...

Obituary: Marilyn Jean Sherman, age 80

Marilyn Jean Sherman, age 80, of Sioux Falls, South...

Notice of Death: Madeline Geneva (Quissell) Hatlestad, 102 years

Madeline Geneva (Quissell) Hatlestad, 102 years, 6 months, and...

Dana Kirk Jensen, age 77

Dana Kirk Jensen, age 77, of Sherman, SD and...
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