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Francie Johnson’s Little Free Library is more than books

One neighborhood in Gregory recently became a friendlier place thanks to the addition of a Little Free Library. Francie Johnson, who lives at the corner of Rice Avenue and 6th Street had been wanting a Little Free Library for some time, so her family made that a reality for her as a Christmas present.

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Mitchell Technical College Fall 2025 President’s List

A total of 395 students at Mitchell Technical College have been placed on the Fall Semester 2025 President’s List. To be named to the list, students must earn a term GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and be registered for at least 12 credit hours of academic work during the semester.

Augustana University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Augustana University announced today students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. This fall, the Dean’s List recognizes more than 1,052 full-time students hailing from 29 states and 25 countries who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).

Speak well of others

We all want to have friends that will speak well of us when we aren’t around. We want people to stand up for us. But we don’t always practice that ourselves. We let others talk down about friends of ours and don’t correct them. We allow rumors to continue when we could easily set the record straight.

Community pride in action: Gregory’s recycling volunteers

If you've been around Gregory long you have probably noticed the Red Recycle Trailer sitting on the East side of City Hall. This trailer is hauled over to the Tripp County Recycle Center once a week by a group of volunteers with the goal of recycling material that would otherwise be going to the local land fill.

Accidents happen, but being prepared saves lives

near the top of a ladder, stretching just a little farther to finish the job. Maybe we are cleaning a gutter, hanging Christmas lights, or rescuing a cat from a tree. There is always the temptation to climb one rung higher to reach that final spot.

DANR Announces $48.9 Million in Loans and Grants for Statewide Projects

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $48.9 million in statewide projects. A total of $36,958,000 in state loans, including $425,000 in principal forgiveness, was authorized for drinking water and wastewater improvements.

Hunting weekend grows into longstanding community benefit

The Mike Dacy Annual Hog began as a simple pheasant hunting weekend among friends has grown into a meaningful annual fundraiser that continues to make a difference in the Gregory community. The tradition started in 2007, when Dave O’Neil suggested inviting a few friends back to Gregory for a weekend of pheasant hunting.