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Closure Scheduled for Interstate 90 Westbound Off-Ramp at Brandon (Exit 406)

BRANDON, S.D. – On Monday, May 5, 2025, the westbound off-ramp on Interstate 90 at Brandon (exit 406) will be closing as part of...

‘After all our hard work’: Federal fallout leads to suspension of interlibrary loan courier service

Book sharing between libraries could be limited, or come with a cost to patrons By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Checking out some books through local libraries...

Second spring burn ban is now in effect for Minnehaha county

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – A second spring burn ban was enacted by the Minnehaha County Commission at their Tuesday, April 15, meeting. Because...

Burn Ban Lifted Wednesday April 2nd 2025

Thanks to a few days of moisture, the burn ban enacted a week ago has been lifted for Minnehaha County. "On Tuesday March 26th the...

4th Street Construction to resume March 31st

First Rate Excavate plans to begin removals on Phase 2 starting on Monday, March 31st, weather permitting. This project saw Phase 1 completed last...

I-90 and Brandon interchange construction to re-start

On Monday March 24, 2025, lane closures will be placed on westbound Interstate 90 at Brandon (exit 406) as part of the Diverging Diamond...

Local man arrested, charged with underage contact

Garretson resident Corey E. Karber, 39, was booked in the Minnehaha County Jail in the afternoon of Friday, February 28 on charges of sexual...

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....

Woman found collapsed near Garretson School early Tuesday

On early Tuesday morning, the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Department was called out to Garretson for a report of a female found collapsed in the...

SDPB to Host Dakota Life Screening in Garretson 2/5

Join SDPB for a free screening of Dakota Life Greetings from Garretson on Wednesday, February 5th, at Garretson American Legion, 504 N Main Ave, Garretson, SD. Guests are...

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