Garretson News

Because bids came in higher than expected to build a lift station, the city of Garretson is re-applying for a larger loan amount through the state of South Dakota to cover the costs.

By Alan Van Ormer and Brent Zell Argus Leader Media While many small towns might be giving up on the idea of maintaining a traditional Main Street, two Minnehaha communities aren't ready to let go yet.

When driving into Tea or Harrisburg, we see strip malls, offices and restaurants scattered along busy intersections and well-traveled streets.

Brandon Lumber has stood on Main Street in Brandon since 1878. A century ago, the lumberyard was surrounded by other thriving Main Street businesses that included a butcher, creamery, general merchandise, grain ...

Firefighters from several local departments spent most of the evening tending to a house fire on 486th Avenue north of Garretson.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin chip seal work on various state highways this weekend.

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor A three percent increase on building permit fees for construction in Minnehaha County will have an impact on those choosing to purchase a house, said the past president of the ...

The Brandon High School Class of 1953 celebrated their 55-year class reunion last weekend.

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor Garretson School Ag teacher Ed Mueller has helped the Garretson FFA chapter become one of the top programs in the state.

Palisades State Park will hold a "Takin' a Likin' to Lichens" Walk in the Park at 9 a.m. July 19.

A Sioux Falls man was injured today in a motorcycle accident just south of Garretson.

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor When Betsy Bly was a young girl, everyone made a big deal about the Fourth of July.

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor In the first six months of 2008, the Garretson Food Pantry has provided 50 percent more food to those in need than last year at this time.

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor As early as next year, at least three tons of grapes could be available for wineries in the area.

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a one man motorcycle accident near Garretson.

A rural Garretson man was sentenced today on two counts of 1st Degree Rape. According to Minnehaha County Chief Deputy State's Attorney, Hope Matchan, 43-year-old Michael John Brenden was sentenced to 28 years ...

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor A small creek running through a family's pasture land has become the perfect setting for an outdoor worship service over the past three years.

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor A trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation provided a group of Garretson youth and adults a learning experience; one that could last a lifetime.

Three youths were injured in a two-vehicle accident north of Corson tonight. Tricia Neels, 16, of Sherman was turning a southbound Chevrolet Suburban into Split Rock Lutheran Church's outdoor site on Highway ...

By Alan Van Ormer Weekly editor A side business has helped a 2008 Garretson High School graduate earn a little extra cash for college this fall.