Hot Springs council approves letter backing move of Craven Canyon drilling hearing and a small contingency contribution After extended public comment from interveners, the Hot Springs City Council voted to authorize the mayor to send a letter to the South Dakota Board of Minerals and Environment asking that the Craven Canyon uranium exploration permit hearing be moved to Hot Springs and agreed to contribute up to $19.57 from 2026 contingency funds toward relocation.

Hot Springs City Council takes a stand for local voices, pushing to relocate a crucial hearing on uranium drilling to ensure community participation.

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