Minnehaha County Commission approves $4.66 million in bills, declares multiple properties nuisances and rescinds tax payment plan At its Oct. 19 meeting the Minnehaha County Commission approved payment of $4,664,587.14 in county bills, approved personnel actions, declared three properties public nuisances and rescinded a prior tax-payment plan for a delinquent parcel, authorizing the treasurer to pursue the tax deed process.

The Minnehaha County Commission just approved over $4.6 million in bills and declared multiple properties nuisances, sparking significant discussions about community standards and tax compliance.

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Minnehaha County Commission approves $1.28 million in bills, multiple personnel actions and extends COVID sick leave At its Dec. 7 meeting the Minnehaha County Commission approved $1,277,826.53 in vouchers, authorized numerous hires, promotions and step increases, continued extended COVID‑related sick leave through May 31, 2022, and recommended a 5% salary increase for several elected officials.

The Minnehaha County Commission just approved over $1.27 million in bills and a series of significant personnel changes, all while extending COVID-related sick leave through May 2022!

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Minnehaha County bans open burning, declares fire emergency The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 adopted Resolution MC20-65 declaring a fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning in the county until rescinded by the chair in consultation with the county Emergency Management Director; the measure passed 5-0.

Minnehaha County has declared a fire emergency, banning open burning due to dangerously dry and windy conditions—how will this impact local communities?

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Minnehaha County sets elected officials’ salaries; raises take effect in January The Minnehaha County Commission on Dec. 15 adopted Resolution MC20-79 setting minimum base salaries for newly elected county officials and updated pay rates for current elected department heads, effective Jan. 4, 2021.

Minnehaha County is stepping up for its elected officials by raising salaries to reflect their vital roles, with new minimums set to take effect on January 4, 2021.

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Helpline Center reports 31,497 local contacts through Sept.; notes 988 rollout and partnership with 911 Janet Kittams, CEO of the Helpline Center, told the commission the center handled 31,497 contacts through September 2021 in Minnehaha County, with housing, food and health care as top needs; she described updates including a new website/app and the July 2022 transition to 988 for mental health crisis response.

The Helpline Center has handled over 31,000 contacts this year alone, highlighting critical needs in housing, food, and healthcare as it prepares for the national rollout of the 988 crisis line next July.

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Minnehaha County Commission reviews $66 million in external ARPA requests, considers $26.5 million in internal uses County auditors and budget staff presented a combined overview of American Rescue Plan Act requests on Dec. 14, 2021: about $66 million from external organizations and roughly $26.5 million in internal county proposals, with commissioners scheduling further review and possible action later in December.

Minnehaha County is facing a monumental decision with $66 million in external ARPA requests and $26.5 million in internal proposals on the table—what will they prioritize to rebuild and support the community?

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Minnehaha County Commission approves year-end budget supplements, $900,000 federal grant and multiple contracts The Minnehaha County Commission on Dec. 29 approved supplemental budgets and grant receipts to close out 2020, accepted a $900,000 BJA grant for substance-abuse response, authorized bridge grant applications and contracts for a highway study and jail medical records software, and approved personnel and vehicle purchases.

The Minnehaha County Commission just approved a $900,000 federal grant to tackle substance abuse and made significant budget supplements to ensure vital services continue into the new year!

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Minnehaha County authorizes up to $25 million in certificates of participation to fund facility projects The Minnehaha County Commission on Aug. 25 authorized Resolution MC20-59 to issue up to $25,000,000 in Certificates of Participation to finance a new highway facility, renovations to the administration and extension buildings and chiller replacement; first issuance expected near Oct. 27, 2020.

Minnehaha County is set to invest up to $25 million in vital facility upgrades, including a new highway facility and major renovations!

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Minnehaha County adopts $113.29 million FY2021 budget, levies published The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 29 adopted a $113,293,582 FY2021 budget, adding two general‑fund positions and shifting two grant‑funded positions to county funding; the commission approved tax levies and related line‑item adjustments by roll call vote.

Minnehaha County has just adopted a $113.29 million budget for FY2021, paving the way for new positions and essential funding allocations!

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Minnehaha County Commission approves $2.15M PSAP contribution, absentee ballot drop boxes and annual mental‑health sessions for deputies At its Sept. 8 meeting the Minnehaha County Commission approved a $2.15 million contribution to a joint PSAP with the City of Sioux Falls, authorized two absentee ballot drop boxes on county property, accepted a $38,033 grant for jail MAT medications, approved two lien compromises and required annual mental‑health sessions for certified deputies.

The Minnehaha County Commission just approved a stunning $2.15M investment in public safety, new absentee ballot drop boxes, and mandatory mental health sessions for deputies—major moves for community support and safety!

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Minnehaha County approves submission of MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge renewal The Commission approved submitting a MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge renewal application (up to $700,000) focusing on pre‑arrest decision points, case processing, substance use/mental health and racial and ethnic fairness; USD will submit the application by Sept. 25, 2020.

Minnehaha County is set to potentially receive $700,000 to enhance criminal justice processes and promote racial equity following the approval of a key grant renewal application!

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Minnehaha County hears pretrial services update; staff demo facial‑recognition check‑ins County officials were briefed on an expanded Pretrial Services program and saw a demonstration of the SCRAM TouchPoint monitoring app’s facial‑recognition check‑in. Commissioners pressed staff on budget implications and program policies; no policy change was voted.

Minnehaha County is exploring a groundbreaking Pretrial Services program featuring facial-recognition check-ins, but how will it impact public safety and privacy?

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Minnehaha County approves zoning change for Cedar Ridge, adds six lots amid road concerns The County Commission approved amendments to the Cedar Ridge Planned Development allowing larger accessory structures and adding six single-family lots to Subarea A, while requiring the developer to complete and gravel the loop road by Dec. 31, 2022. One commissioner voted against adding the lots due to unfinished road and utilities.

Minnehaha County just approved a game-changing amendment to the Cedar Ridge Planned Development, allowing for larger accessory structures and adding six new residential lots, but not without some road and utility concerns!

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Minnehaha County authorizes applications for MacArthur housing grant, 2022 Homeland Security funds and DOT bridge grants The Commission authorized staff to submit a Letter of Interest to the MacArthur Foundation for a possible $3.1 million Equitable Housing Demonstration grant, agreed to apply for 2022 Homeland Security funds (for P25 radios and cybersecurity), and approved Resolution MC21‑66 to pursue Bridge Improvement Grants with a 20% local match.

Minnehaha County is taking bold steps towards a brighter future by pursuing a $3.1 million grant for equitable housing, enhancing emergency communications, and improving local bridges.

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County signs joint-powers deal with DOT and Lake County to fix hazardous curve on County Highway 149 The Minnehaha County Commission authorized a joint-powers agreement with the South Dakota DOT and Lake County to reconstruct a high-risk curve on County Highway 149; DOT will fund roughly 90% of design and construction and work could begin in 2027 or 2028.

Minnehaha County is taking action to make County Highway 149 safer by reconstructing a hazardous curve that has been deemed too dangerous for drivers.

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Votes at a glance: key actions by Minnehaha County Commission, Nov. 4, 2025 The commission approved routine agenda and consent items, renewed liquor licenses, authorized a foreclosure action on a county-aid lien, approved law-enforcement service agreements for eight towns, authorized a joint-powers DOT agreement for County Highway 149, rejected noncompliant truck-body bids, continued a rezoning request and approved a Dec.

The Minnehaha County Commission made pivotal decisions on liquor licenses, road agreements, and a new paid holiday, shaping the future of local governance!

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Frustration mounts over wait for Minnehaha County's election results • South Dakota Searchlight Statewide scrutiny fell on the shoulders of a controversial Minnehaha County official as her office failed at the timely reporting of election results.

"I’m hearing from legislators of every stripe who are very concerned that it’s taking longer to count the votes in Minnehaha than it did in the entire state of Florida."

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