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Garretson water tower woes

On Monday, the Garretson Water Tower was emptied for a routine inspection and an attempt to fix a leak that had developed, and was...

School Board talks cell phone ban & school culture

The three big topics for the Garretson School Board on June 9were about the same core issue, school culture. The discussion included a potential...

Minnehaha County Commissioners compromise lien bill at June 3 meeting

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – For the first time in about a year, Minnehaha County Commissioners heard a request for the compromise of...

Branch pile under scrutiny after failed inspections

Carrie Moritz, Gazette On Monday, the Garretson City Council discussed the branch pile in detail, looking for ways to reduce illegal dumping while leaving it...

County to start civil action to obtain court order for nuisance clean up

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In the case of a public nuisance violation, the Minnehaha County State’s Attorney received the go-ahead to commence...

From the Desk of the Mayor

June is a great month! Everything is starting to pop and usually the weather is getting warmer. This May has been a little up...

SD seeks Medicaid work rules in spite of similar moves by Congress

State department estimates 80% of Medicaid expansion population already meets proposed requirements or exceptions By: Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Despite Republican U.S. Congress members’ intentions to...

Two local court advocacy programs for children are revived with legislative funding

Many more volunteers are needed to help hundreds of kids statewide, nonprofit leaders say By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Three years after lawmakers put $1 million...

Public hearing on wheel tax hike set for June 17 county commission meeting

By Dave Baumeister County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – At their Tuesday, May 20, meeting, Minnehaha County Commissioners moved ahead with plans for an increase to the...

Would banning cellphones at the school help? School Board starts discussion

Garrick Moritz, Gazette A discussion of cell phone bans was on the table at Monday's School Board meeting, as was the development of a survey...

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News for 6-12-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar The Garretson School continued its discussion on a possible cell phone ban during school hours; Jesse James Days is this weekend; and...

News for 6-5-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar The Combine/Sports Cabin has taken up the mantle of Meals on...

News for 5-29-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar The message at Monday's Memorial Day service was one of love,...

News for 5-22-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar The Humanity Launch will be hosting a Town Hall next Wednesday,...

News for 5-15-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar The Class of 2025 graduates from Garretson High School this weekend,...
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