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; the Minnehaha County Commission adopted...

News for 2-13-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Garretson's feature on Dakota Life airs Thursday evening on SDPB1, and...

News for 2-6-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar A woman was found in the alley by the school after...

News for 1-30-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Garretson will be featured in the next SDPB production of "Dakota...

News for 1-23-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Local specialty farmer Dan Paulson is a finalist for Specialty Crop...
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American Legion Report for Jan, 2025

Jan. Legion ReportThe Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, December 2nd at 8:00 pm.  The meeting was opened by Commander Jon...

Uncertainty abounds for farm community as new administration takes shape

By: John Hult,  SD Searchlight HURON — The farm community faces uncertainty about tariffs and Cabinet picks but some opportunities to fight beef industry consolidation with...

Opening weekend of A Christmas Carol a success

Local GMS student, newspaper editor part of cast as iconic characters The Premiere Playhouse opened its fourth season of A Christmas Carol this past weekend,...

American Legion Report, Dec. 2024

The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, December 5th at 8:00 pm.  The meeting was opened by Commander Jon Schmidt with...

States go after ‘claim sharks’ that charge vets for help with disability claims

The practice is illegal under federal law, but there is no penalty for flouting it By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline  For-profit consultants across the country make millions...

Restoring faded memories: Volunteers labor to refurbish historical markers across South Dakota

Upkeep for hundreds of signs is the responsibility of local groups By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Jim A. Carlson steadies his hand as...

Jobs and money follow new agricultural processing in SD

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch MITCHELL, S.D. – Several cranes tower above a busy construction site along state Highway 37 south of Mitchell where work...

SD teacher salaries increase nearly 6%, but gap in pay and state funding remains

By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight The average South Dakota teacher salary increased by $3,125 between 2023 and 2024, or 5.87%, according to a recent state...

Williamson proud of his service & grateful for the Honor Flight

By Garrick Moritz, Gazette Mark Williamson was pretty humble about his recent trip to Washington DC on an Honor Flight, taking Mike Peterson as his...

Presidential pause in relocations

How the 2024 election impacts business and family moves. “This is about the stupidest year I’ve seen." By Megan LutherSouth Dakota News Watch MITCHELL, S.D. –...

Game, Fish and Parks achieves 1.6 million acres of public access, sets 2 million acre goal

By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has surpassed its goal of creating public access to 1.6 million acres...

Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota

            DE SMET, S.D. – Hundreds of thousands of tourists every year frequent sites tied to South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history, and...

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