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City Wide Clean Up, May 4

Carrie Moritz
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City Wide Clean Up, May 4

            This Saturday, the City of Garretson will be hosting its annual Clean Up Day. During this time, Garretson and Sherman residents will be able to beautify the areas around their home by getting rid of large items and shred-able documents.

            Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, residents are encouraged to bring large items to Garbage-N-More, located at 708 Nordstrom Avenue. Residents can bring anything except everyday garbage, used oil, paint cans, electronics, lawn chemicals, and organic garden waste.

            Furniture, appliances, and painted wood will be accepted. Mattresses, box springs, and tires will be accepted for a charge (tires must be off-rim). Chargeable item costs are: mattresses/box springs $15 each, and tires $5 each.

            The dumpsters are provided for Garretson/Sherman residents only and do not allow for after-hours drop-off. To keep traffic flowing smoothly, Garbage-N-More asks residents to come in off Nordstrom Avenue and drive around the back of the building to exit.

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            Springdell 4-H will be helping with the clean-up effort on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and will be available to pick up items for a donation to the club (plus any extra fees that may be incurred). This is helpful for anyone who does not own a large vehicle or will not be around that day. Pre-registration is required, and can be done by contacting 605-496-9970 or email .

            Items such as hazardous waste, LED bulbs, electronics, and paints can be brought to the Hazardous Waste Facility at 1015 E Chambers St, Sioux Falls.

            The branch pile is located south of town, east of River Ridge Golf Course on 254th St, and accepts yard waste such as branches, grass clippings, and shrubbery. No painted wood or garbage is allowed, and the branch pile is reserved for Garretson area residents only.

Visitors, trips and hands on learning @ BDA!

Carrie Moritz
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Visitors, trips and hands on learning @ BDA!
small child holds a digital SLR camera to her face
small child smiles at camera while animal furs lay on table in front of them

            It was at a busy week at Blue Dragon Academy. The theme for the week was Community helpers. Luke Dreckman from Palisades State Park visited and brought different animal skins for the kids to see and feel. 

            On Tuesday, we ventured to The Children’s Museum in Brookings.

            Wednesday Garrick from the Gazette visited and talked with the kids about publishing the newspaper, and on Thursday if you heard sirens at Blue Dragon Academy, Bridget Oveson from the Garretson Ambulance visited the kids and talked with them about first aid.  Monday was also Earth Day.

small children in yellow in play grocery store at museum
small children sit and listen to a speaker standing at the front of the room

            The Tiger and Monkey room walked around town to pick up garbage.  We want to thank Luke, Garrick, and Bridget for coming to BDA and teaching the kids about our great community. 

-Submitted by Heidi Fink and the Blue Dragon Academy staff

GHS Track keeps on running, despite nasty weather and wind

Carrie Moritz
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GHS Track keeps on running, despite nasty weather and wind

            Despite weather that hasn't been the most cooperative, the Garretson Blue Dragon Track & Field team has stayed busy, heading first to Salem then to Canton to compete last week, and to Chester on Tuesday. In all three meets, the boys' 3200m relay team snagged first place.

            On Tuesday, April 23, Garretson athletes hit the Gene Danielsen Field in Salem for the Danielsen Relays, competing against 14 schools to take the top of the podium.

            The boys' 3200-meter relay accomplished just that, taking home first place with a time of 8:54.29. The team consisted of Carter Siemonsma, Collin Olson, Blaine Trower, and Josh Gilbert.

            Siemonsma also came away with a 2nd place medal in the 800-meter run, finishing in 2 minutes, 10.21 seconds.

            Taking 3rd place were the girls' and boys' medley teams and the 3200-meter girls' relay teams. In the 1600m medley, the team consisting of Tyler Erickson, Ramsey Schweitzer, Collin Olson, and Josh Gilbert finished at 4:10.68 and the team consisting of Jordyn Williams, Harper Andera, Tayler Benson, and Addison Hove finished with a time of 4:51.62. The 3200m relay, Andera, Emma Hanson, Annalise Hoeck, and Hove crossed the finish line with a time of 11:20.96 to claim their 3rd place medal.

teen male in blue and white running on track with baton in hand
Collin Olson at the Jesse James Invite on April 13. The boys' 1600m relay team, of which Olson is a part, has been sweeping the last few competitions. //Garrick A Moritz, Gazette

            Other medalists were Williams, who finished 4th in the 100-meter dash, and Trower, who completed the 400-meter run in 4th place and took home a PR.

            Tyler Edmundson finished 5th in Javelin and 6th in shot put.

            Nate Roberts crossed the finish line in the 3200-meter run for 6th place and the 1600m run in 8th place. Sebastian Deyoung was not far behind Roberts, taking 8th place for the 3200m run.

            In 7th place were Ava Peters in the 400m run, Hove in the 1600m run, and the 800m relay team consisting of Hannah Frewaldt, Benson, Peters, and Andera.

            The boys' 800m relay team consisting of Erickson, Schweitzer, Ian Buettner, and Lucas Gonzalez took home 8th place.

            Less than 48 hours later, the team traveled down to Canton for the Terry Bong Relays, competing against Beresford, Dell Rapids, Canton, Lennox, Tri-Valley, and West Central along with Alcester-Hudson, Chester, and Freeman. There, the athletes had a difficult time cracking the top 3, but put their best foot forward and came away with some wins.

            Again, the 3200m relay team of Siemonsma, Olson, Trower, and Schweitzer finished first, crossing the line with an 8:58.69 finish. Freshman Aiden Johnson had a PR and his first medal in the Long Jump, finishing 2nd with a jump of 19 feet, 11 inches. Williams again shined in the 200m and 100m dash, taking home 2nd place and 3rd place, respectively, with times of 27.85 seconds and 13.37 seconds.

            Andera finished the 800m run in 3rd place with a PR time of 2:40.78, and Peters took 6th. Both are up and coming 7th graders who have been seeing plenty of success so far this year.

            Also in the top three were the boys' 1600m relay and the boys' 1600m medley, finishing with times of 3:43.64 and 3:49.04, respectively. Those teams had Trower, Siemonsma, Olson, and Schweitzer in each.

            Edmundson accomplished PRs in both the javelin and discus, taking home 4th and 5th place in those two events, while Cortney Rogich took home 8th place with a PR in the shot put. Treyton Decker took 8th in the discus, which was also a PR for him.

            Deyoung grabbed a 5th place finish in the 3200m run. The girls' 1600m medley team of Peters, Madison Waltman, Emma Hanson, and Hoeck brought home a 5th place medal, as did the boys' 800m relay team of Caiden Maack, Erickson, Buettner, and Gonzalez.

            The final event to crack the top 8 finishers was the girls' 1600m relay team of Williams, Hove, Peters, and Andera, which finished 6th.

            On Tuesday, April 30, the team was originally slated to head to Baltic, but a last-minute cancellation had them pivoting and heading to Chester to compete against Colman-Egan, Dell Rapids St Mary's, Chester, Howard, and Baltic. The smaller field of competition meant several Blue Dragons placed highly.

            The boys' 1600m relay team continued to do well and again brought home the gold, this time clocking in at 9:03.64. The team consisted of Siemonsma, Trower, Gilbert, and Schweitzer as Olson took a bye from the competition.

            Trower also found the top of the podium as he claimed first in the 400m run, coming in at 53.34. Siemonsma took home first place in the 800m run with a time of 2:14.39.

            In second place were Williams in the 100m dash, Roberts in the 3200m run, the boys' 1600m relay, the girls 3200m relay, and the girls 1600m medley. Williams finished with a time of 13.21 seconds while Roberts took a PR and finished in 11:49.68. The boys' 1600m team with Trower, Siemonsma, Gilbert, and Schweitzer finished in 3:48.09. The girls' 3200 relay of Hove, Benson, Peters, and Andera had a time of 10:51.53 and the medley team, Williams, Benson, Peters, and Andera had a time of 4:42.89.

            Several athletes placed third, with Hove taking the bronze in 1600m with a PR time of 5:59.84 and Edmundson with a shotput throw of 37'8". Third also went to the boys' 800m relay team of Maack, Erickson, Buettner, and Gonzalez with a time of 1:50.49 and the girls' 1600m relay team of Hoeck, Alyssa Olson, Alexis Christensen, and Emma Hanson with a time of 5:09.93.

            This coming weekend, athletes will either be participating in the Howard Wood Relays or the Parker Invite as they begin looking towards the end of the season. Next Thursday will be the Big East Conference Meet in Baltic, with start times slated for 12:00 p.m.

Carrie Moritz and the Garretson Gazette earn more peer accolades for reporting and photography

Carrie Moritz
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Carrie Moritz and the Garretson Gazette earn more peer accolades for reporting and photography

            This past weekend, the Gazette was honored with first and second place awards at the Better Newspapers Contest held by the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA).

            "We work hard to bring you high-quality content and information every week," said Gazette Editor Garrick Moritz. "It's nice to be recognized by a cohort of your peers for that work."

            Carrie Moritz of the Gazette took first place in two coveted categories in newspapers with a circulation under 1,300: Best Feature (Profile) and Best Feature (Non-Profile). She took second place in the Best Sports Photo category.

            The stories that garnered the awards were "Dreckmans face adversity with hope and community support" and "Drawing the line - vigilante justice versus neighborhood watch."

            "I would like to thank those who willingly gave their interviews and allowed me to feature their stories or bring up their issues," said C. Moritz. "I could not have done this without them."

            "Dreckmans face adversity" covered the challenges experienced by 2-year-old Carter Dreckman and his parents as they navigate living with a rare disease, CTNNB1 Syndrome, which only affects around 500 people worldwide.

            "Drawing the line" took a look at the differences between possible vigilante justice on social media versus being a neighborhood watch, and why vigilante posts may be dangerous.

            "Wonderful in-depth article, well written. Enjoyed reading it," wrote a judge.

            Moritz has taken first place in both categories before, in 2022 and 2020, but not both at the same time.

            C. Moritz' photo, "Goalie Collision" impressed the judges as they took in the split-second capture of action just before a soccer player collides with Blue Dragon goalie Cortney Rogich.

soccer player in white just before collision with goalie on ground in seated position with soccer ball just in front
"Goalie Collision" won second place in Best Sports Photo at the South Dakota NewsMedia Association's Better Newspaper Contest this past weekend. Here, photographer Carrie Moritz caught the split second before Tea Area's Kenda Nielsen collided with the Blue Dragons' goalie, Cortney Rogich as she worked to stop the ball from finding the back of the net. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            The Better Newspaper Contest is a part of the annual SDNA Convention, a multi-day educational event that allows local newspaper owners, editors, writers, and employees to come together to learn how to improve their products, network, and generate ideas. This year, the convention featured information on how A.I. could impact newsrooms, best ideas to generate local stories, and how SDNA is embracing different news models in South Dakota.

Cynthia Ann Yates, age 82

Carrie Moritz
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Cynthia Ann Yates, age 82

Cynthia Ann Yates

December 12-1941 to April 24-2024, age 82

Cindy was born December 12, 1941 in Worthington, MN, to Ronald (Ronnie) James

Yates and Geraldine (Gerry) Camille (Wangsness) Yates. She was the first child born to Ronnie and Gerry, and the first grandchild born to Will and Coral Yates, of Bigelow, MN, and to Melvin and Mildred Wangsness, of Garretson, SD. At her birth, she also became the great-great grandchild of Martha Babcock, and the great-grandchild of Harriet Carney, who were both then living, representing the fifth living generation of that family. At a young age she had 4 living grandparents, 4 living great grandparents, and 1 living great-great grandparent (but, she always maintained that she was never spoiled by having so many grandparents.)

She lived with her parents on the Yates family farm in Iowa (Bigelow, MN, was on the Minnesota/Iowa state line), where her father had his prize dairy herd. Her mother was then a teacher at the Bigelow public high school. After a year, the family moved to Garretson, SD, where her mother’s family owned a general store, the Wangsness Store, started by M. H. Wangsness, an early South Dakota pioneer, and one of the founders of Garretson.

Cindy attended the Garretson Public School. The family became members of Zion Lutheran Church (Norwegian Lutheran) in Garretson. Her great-grandfather, M. H. Wangsness had been the Klokker (Norwegian for church elder/deacon) who, before the church’s acquisition of an organ or piano, led the congregation in hymn singing by finding the pitch with a tuning fork, and leading the singing a capella. The family church music tradition was carried on by her grandfather, Melvin, who had attended St. Olaf College and sung in the first St. Olaf College Choir, and who formed a male men’s quartet with a cousin and 2 family friends; an Aunt who was the church organist; and a cousin who was the church choir director. In high school, Cindy formed her own women’s quartet with 3 close friends and became the “Sugartones.” The Sugartones won a talent contest sponsored by Lawrence Welk, performed at a supper club at Lake Okoboji in northwest Iowa, and recorded advertising jingles for a radio station in Sioux Falls, SD. Cindy also played clarinet in the school and 4H bands. As a senior, she was awarded a music instrumental scholarship to Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. After she graduated high school in 1959, she chose instead to attend St. Olaf college, the alma mater of her grandfather and of numerous other family members. As a freshman, she auditioned for the St. Olaf Choir and joined the world-renowned ensemble as a sophomore.

After graduation in 1963, Cindy became the vocal music director at Glencoe, MN, high school, where she taught music theory and appreciation, and directed all junior and senior high school vocal ensembles and music theater. She also served on the Minnesota High School Music Directors Association, directed regional high school festival concerts, and took her high school choir on regional tours.

Cindy retired from public school teaching in 1984 because she became disabled with lupus. She and fellow long-time Glencoe teacher, Mardelle Shager, moved to Burnsville, MN. At Burnsville, Cindy continued serving on numerous church and community committees.

Cindy and Mardie moved to Arizona City in 2000 to assist Cindy’s mother, Gerry Yates, in the operation of Sunland Visitor Center in Toltec, AZ. Cindy became Executive Director of the Visitor Center, and became instrumental in the Center’s acquisition and restoration of the historic Toltec School. The Center became one of only five visitor centers in Arizona to become accredited and recognized by the AZ Department of Tourism. The City of Eloy acquired the Center and continues to develop and operate the Visitor Center, museum, and historic school property.

Cindy retired the second time, and in 2022 moved to Tucson, where she and her two brothers, Jim and Bob, combined their households to spend time enjoying and touring southern AZ and travel. They just returned from a trip to London and Norway, when Cindy became ill again with lupus. After hospitalization, she was admitted to Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, where she died peacefully in her sleep on April 24, 2024.

Preceding her in death were her parents, and her younger sister Margaret (Peg) Snesrud. At her request, no memorial services are planned for Cindy at this time. Memorial donations may be given in Cindy’s name to Casa de la Luz Hospice at the Hacienda, 2270 East River Road, Building 6, Tucson, AZ 85718.

Charles Warren, age 99

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Charles Warren, age 99

Charles Warren, 99, of Sioux Center died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Crown Pointe Care Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Centerpoint Church in Sioux Center with Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow the memorial service in Summit Hill cemetery in Garretson, South Dakota.

A visitation will be held at the church before the service from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Warren family prefers memorials be directed to the Gospel Mission in Sioux City and the Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls. 

Charles Lee Warren was born on March 22, 1925, in the Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, MN to Ben and Olga (Lee) Warren.  The family moved to Sherman, SD where he completed the first three grades of elementary school.  Charlie continued his education as a Blue Dragon in Garretson, SD where he participated in drama, played trombone in the band, played football, won many medals while running track and graduated in 1943.

Following high school, Charlie worked several jobs in Garretson before being drafted by the United States Army during World War II. He served as a supply clerk at Hickman Field Air Force Base, Oahu, Hawaii, attaining promotions that elevated him from the rank of Private to Technical Sergeant.  Following his time in the service, Charlie returned to Garretson in 1946 and married Ardyce Martens on Sept. 7, 1947.  He utilized his GI Bill to attend barber college in Sioux City, IA and then barbered in Sioux Falls, SD.  Charlie and Ardyce had added three daughters to their family before moving to Huron, SD where he continued his barber trade. In 1955, the family moved to Lake Preston, SD where he started Chuck’s Barber Shop and perfected his gift of gab and story-telling.  His love of sports continued as he “talked sports” with the young athletes and followed the Lake Preston Diver teams for 11 years.  While in Lake Preston he was active in the American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, South Dakota Barbers Association, and he and Ardyce were very active in their church.  He also continued his hobbies of fishing, hunting, and bowling.

After welcoming a son, the family moved to Sioux Falls and in 1966 Charlie opened the Jet Barber Shop.  In 1968 he became a full-time member of the South Dakota Air National Guard and remained employed there until his retirement in 1986. Following Ardyce’s death in 1991, Charlie joined the Christian group THEOS where he met Alma Van Ravenswaay. They were joined in marriage in 1993 and Charles moved to Sioux Center, IA and became a loving step-father to five additional children. Charles and Alma enjoyed many years attending sporting events, enjoying music concerts, traveling to church camp and participating in church activities. In 2019, he became a resident of the Royal Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center where he lived until his death.

Charles is survived by his wife, Alma; children, Marcia (Bill) Huffman, Maureen, (Rick) Edstrom, Mary (Lynn) Unterbrunner, Steve (Sharon)Warren; step-children, Cindy (Darrell) Schuller, Starla (Bob) Jensen, Alvin (Ellen)Van Ravenswaay, Marlys Lenters, and Jay Van Ravenswaay; 32 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

Having lived for 99 years he was preceded in death by many relatives, step relatives and many other loved ones.

Public Notices published May 2, 2024

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Public Notices published May 2, 2024
  • Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for April 23, 2024
  • NOTICE OF HEARING
  • Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
  • Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
  • Request for Proposals
  • NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for April 23, 2024

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on April 23, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on April 16, 2023. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley.  Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bender, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes

CONSENT AGENDA

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

            Commission Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2024

            Bills to be Paid $939,233.68

            3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $60, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Election & Office Equipment $2864, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $86.62, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $765.07, ACCREDITATION AUDIT Subscriptions $150, ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS Professional Services $1000, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $1534.08, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $154.77, ALL ABOUT TRAVEL INC MacArthur SJC Grant $532.2, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $5481.45, ANDERSON, AUBREY Business Travel $175.37, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $2749.94, ANDERSON, RYAN ENTER Program Activities $158, ANDERSON, SCOTT A. Business Travel $224, ANGEL, EDWARD P Attorney Fees $818.2, APLUS TOWING LLC Automotive/Small Equipment $75.33, APPEARA Program Activities $35, ARCHITECTURE INC Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $49070, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney Fees $4430.18, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Child Defense Attorney $1384.87, AVERA HEART HOSPITAL Hospitals $23371.5, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $4200, BALOUN LAW PC Attorney Fees $409.6, BALOUN LAW PC Child Defense Attorney $924.45, BEN BAXA Extradition & Evidence $130, BEST WESTERN Business Travel $77, BX CIVIL & CONSTRUCT Contracted Construction $75642.5, CANFIELD BUSINESS IN Furniture & Office Equipment $321.6, CDW GOVERNMENT Data Processing Equipment $745.02, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $94.25, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $137.35, CHARMTEX INC Child Care Items $174.6, CHARMTEX INC Child Care Uniforms $54.5, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $3550, CRAIG OLSON Business Travel $168, CREATIVE PRODUCT SOU Other Supplies $699.69, DACOTAH PAPER CO Janitorial Chemical Supplies $262.8, DAKOTA LAW FIRM PROF Child Defense Attorney $1098.8, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $711.82, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $2034.5, DELL MARKETING LP Data Processing Equipment $2285.48, DONALD HEESCH Business Travel $168, DYNAMIC SERVICES LLC Welfare Rent $700, EH HOSPITALITY LLC Welfare Rent $575, ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO I Data Processing Supplies $702.11, EMBE Education & Training $50, ERIN M JOHNSON PLLC Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $5727, ERIN M JOHNSON PLLC Crisis Intervention Program $195.5, ETHREADS EMBROIDERY Miscellaneous Expense $102.45, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $489.19, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $3366.56, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $90.75, FREEDOM REALTY INC Welfare Rent $1800, G & R CONTROLS INC Building Repairs & Maintenance $75.96, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $342, G & R CONTROLS INC HHS Maintenance $-3.89, G & R CONTROLS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $-22.46, GANNETT MEDIA CORP Publishing Fees $1794.82, GOEBEL PRINTING INC Office Supplies $550.02, GOEBEL PRINTING INC Printing/Forms $1009.91, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $75.95, GRAINGER Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $316.88, GRAINGER Jail Repairs & Maintenance $356, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM HHS Maintenance $320.4, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $84, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $270, HARTFORD TOWNSHIP Miscellaneous Expense $56200, HARTFORD'S BEST PAIN Automotive/Small Equipment $4716, HELSETH, RAMONA G. Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $144, HERITAGE FUNERAL HOM Burials $7500, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Maintenance Contracts $3673, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Subscriptions $971, I STATE TRUCK CENTER Truck Repairs & Maintenance $516.84, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $1621.98, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $1164, JCL SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $776.64, JEFFERSON PARTNERS L Transportation $952.67, KATTERHAGEN, MARK Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $121.5, KRUSE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $3118, LACEY RENTALS INC Lease-Rental Agreement $270, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $46.5, LEWIS & CLARK BEHAVI Bd Evaluations (Yankton) $3195, LEWIS DRUGS INC Pharmacies $1735.22, LEWNO LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $1390.02, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $250, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3593.39, LUTHER, JEFF Medical Director $2750, MARK SWOYER Uniform Allowance $180, MASON STEFFEN Business Travel $224, MEDSTAR PARAMEDIC IN Transportation $1920, MICROFILM IMAGING SY Maintenance Contracts $309, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $915.69, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Data Communications $389.5, MILLER, TRACY Business Travel $21.84, MINNEHAHA CNTY TREAS Miscellaneous Expense $13, MOTION AND FLOW CONT Parts Inventory $166.08, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $9.38, NICHOLSON LAW Attorney Fees $1699.5, NICHOLSON LAW Child Defense Attorney $1380.7, NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK Trucks/Tractors/Trailers $181450.15, NORTH CAROLINA DEPT Board Of Prisoners-Meals $25.45, NORTH CAROLINA DEPT Contract Services $624.35, NORTH CENTRAL INTL S Truck Repairs & Maintenance $5306.96, NOVAK Lease-Rental Agreement $152.45, NOVAK Office Supplies $56.44, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $4.56, OFFICE DEPOT INC Data Processing Supplies $1744.69, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Attorney Fees $1089.49, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Uniforms $688.96, PRAIRIE WYNN PROPERT Welfare Rent $400, PRICE, THOMAS L Professional Services $4800, QUALITY EFFICIENCIES Welfare Rent $75, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $95.77, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $589.84, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $9815.02, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $220, ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF' Professional Services $60, ROTOROOTER Trash Removal $260, SANFORD Other Medical Services $1673.95, SANFORD CLINIC Contract Services $29367.28, SCHAEFER, WILLIAM M Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $75, SCHLEY, ELIZABETH Business Travel $204.51, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Clinics - Auxiliary Services $19.4, SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE Comprehensive Gen Liability $483.38, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Building Repairs & Maintenance $139.26, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS CITY Clinics - Auxiliary Services $3399.1, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $207033.07, SIOUX FALLS CITY Professional Services $486.16, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $1022.46, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Notary Exp $64.35, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $3398, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $878, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $72, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Inmate Supplies $1912.08, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $28, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Professional Services $389.25, STEWART TITLE COMPAN Professional Services $2250, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $172.99, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $60386.26, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $216.76, SURAJ CHHETRI Extradition & Evidence $130, TAFOLLA, MIRANDA RAE Court Reporters $429.1, TEGRA GROUP INC Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $29164.39, THOMPSON, PAIGE Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $450, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $3336.72, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Subscriptions $288.11, THRIVE COUNSELING Recruitment $500, THURMAN, CREIGHTON Attorney Fees $232.12, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $1969, TRISTATE GARAGE DOOR Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $9485, TRITECH INC Blood Withdrawal $4488, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Safety & Rescue Equipment $282.5, US FOODS INC Professional Services $50.41, VERIZON WIRELESS Administrative Charges $46.26, VERIZON WIRELESS Data Processing Equipment $1384.33, VERIZON WIRELESS HIDTA Grant $83.82, VERIZON WIRELESS Tea-Ellis Range $40.01, VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone $6516.64, WALTON, MARCUS Attorney Fees $1074.2, WALTON, MARCUS Child Defense Attorney $2552.5, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $7831.5, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Crisis Intervention Program $92, WERNKE, LAURIE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $53.33, WHITTIER APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $292, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $2456.38, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $213.81, XIGENT SOLUTIONS LLC Maintenance Contracts $18951.27, YAKALA REVOCABLE Welfare Rent $718.5, YANKTON COUNTY Attorney Fees $759.5, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $100, YOUNGBERG Attorney Fees $1638.75, ZISHKA, ADAM Business Travel $80.

April 2024 Commission Salaries

COMMISSION Salaries           $30,061.10

AUDITOR         Salaries           $74,270.73

TREASURER     Salaries           $101,424.44

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY           Salaries           $97,134.09

STATES ATTORNEY     Salaries           $462,938.74

PUBLIC DEFENDER     Salaries           $289,586.13

PUBLIC ADVOCATE     Salaries           $87,968.05

FACILITIES       Salaries           $62,097.44

EQUALIZATION           Salaries           $123,651.73

REGISTER OF DEEDS   Salaries           $52,423.27

HUMAN RESOURCES  Salaries           $39,828.09

SHERIFF           Salaries           $1,403,168.34

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER          Salaries           $206,895.10

HIGHWAY       Salaries           $163,247.70

HUMAN SERVICES      Salaries           $153,422.72

MUSEUM        Salaries           $94,988.02

PLANNING      Salaries           $46,590.40

EXTENSION     Salaries           $3,672.00

            The following report was received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:

            Status Report on the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Application

            Routine Personnel Actions

New Hires

            1. Kristina Nordby, variable hour Election Worker for the Auditor's Office, at $17.00/hour effective 4/17/2024.

            2. Esmeralda Sanchez, variable hour Juvenile Justice Correctional Worker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $22.00/hour effective 4/12/2024.

            3. Dylan Kouf, seasonal Laborer for the Highway Department, at $18.50/hour effective 4/29/2024.

            4. Donald Christensen and Jeffrey Watins, seasonal Laborers for the Highway Department, at $18.75/hour effective 4/29/2024.

            5. Christopher Owusu, seasonal Park Worker for the Planning Department, at $18.25/hour effective 5/1/2024.

Step Increases

            1. Jacob Chrans, Safe Home Program Assistant for the Safe Home, at $25.37/hour (9/9) effective 3/30/2024.

            2. Kaycee Sina, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 4/2/2024.

            3. Hailee Steele, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 4/2/2024.

            4. Megan Wollmann, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 4/2/2024.

            5. Erin Friedericks, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $28.68/hour (14/4) effective 4/2/2024.

            6. Thomas Tkach, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $28.68/hour (14/4) effective 4/2/2024.

            7. Joseph Hernandez, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $26.64/hour (13/3) effective 4/2/2024.

            8. Cameron Larson, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $26.64/hour (13/3) effective 4/30/2024.

            9. Samara Strom, Juvenile Correctional Officer II for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $29.38/hour (16/2) effective 4/29/2024.

            10. Steven Vanwyhe, Juvenile Correctional Officer II for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $38.57/hour (16/12) effective 4/2/2024.

            11. Richard Hinzman, Juvenile Correctional Officer III for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $42.57/hour (18/12) effective 4/2/2024.

            12. Christopher Miles, Senior Trial Attorney for the Public Defender's Office, at $4,360.00/biweekly (23/6) effective 4/30/2024.

            13. Carrie Carey, Records Technician for the Register of Deeds, at $23.54/hour (10/4) effective 4/2/2024.

            14. Jessica Litchy, Digital Discovery Technician for the State's Attorney's Office, at $29.38/hour (14/5) effective 4/2/2024.

            15. Christian Jensen, Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly effective 4/2/2024.

            16. Jennifer Hynek, Senior Deputy State's Atorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $4,252.80/biweekly effective 4/6/2024.

Special Personnel Actions

            1. To approve an exception to the Hiring of Relatives policy in order to hire David Mentele ($16.50/hour effective 4/16/2024) and Terrance and Cleo Sorensen ($17.00/hour effective 3/18/2024) as variable hour Election Workers in the Auditor's Office. 

BRIEFING

            Mike Gramlick, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, provided an update on the 9-1-1 System Outage that occurred on April 17, 2024.

ALCOHOL LICENSE

            Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, was present for a public hearing and presented an application for a Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider License for Uncle Ed's Specialty Meats, Inc. The property is legally described as Lot 1A of Harr's Subdivision of Tract 1 Pleasant View Acres N1/2SE1/4 Section19-101-48 ID #56983 and is located at 1001 S Stoakes Ave in Sioux Falls. The license would allow for the sale of wine and cider beverages at their establishment located in Minnehaha County. The application was sent to the Sheriff's Department, State's Attorney's Office, and Planning Department for review and there were no concerns or objections reported. Uncle Ed's Specialty Meats currently holds a Retail (On-Off Sale) Malt Beverage and South Dakota Farm Wine License. The fee for a new Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider License is $500.00 plus a publishing fee.

            Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. There were no proponents and opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Approve a 2024 Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider License for Uncle Ed's Specialty Meats, Inc. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

PRESENTATION

            Erin Johnson and Tom Weerheim, Board of Mental Illness Co-Chairs, provided a briefing on the board's activities including the number of holds for the Minnehaha/Lincoln County Board of Mental Illness as well as the budgets and other items related to the Board of Mental Illness.

AGREEMENT

            Maggie Gillespie, Senior Deputy State's Attorney, presented a request for approval and authorization of the Chair to sign a stipulation and agreement for an order granting a permanent injunction between, the Plaintiff Minnehaha County, and the Defendants, Tyler Childress, and Don't Ask Holdings, LLC. If approved, the Stipulation and Agreement will resolve the remaining pending issue in the case which is the County's request for Permanent Injunction. The Court previously issued a Preliminary Injunction after a court trial. Once approved, the Stipulation and Agreement will be presented to the Court for issuance of an Order Granting Permanent Injection. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve and Authorize the Chair to Sign Stipulation and Agreement for Order Granting Permanent Injunction. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

PER DIEM AGREEMENTS

            Jamie Gravett, Juvenile Justice Detention Center Director, presented an agreement between Minnehaha County, Lutheran Social Services, and seventeen (17) partner counties for juvenile housing services. There are two new agreements with Jerauld County, SD, and Pipestone County, MN. Lincoln County also includes a per diem for both Community Supervision services and the Evening Reporting Center. The daily rate for the JDC is set at $458.48 per bed, per day. The rate for Shelter Care will be $289.20 per bed, per day. The daily rate for Community Supervision is $78.25 per day. The rate for the Evening Report Center is $54.27 per day. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the 2024 Juvenile Detention Center Per Diem Contracts for Juvenile Housing Services Between Minnehaha County, Lutheran Social Services, and the Following Counties Beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024: Bon Home, Brookings, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Hanson, Hutchinson, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Moody, Turner, Union, Yankton, Jerauld, and Pipestone County, MN. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

VETERAN SERVICE

OFFICER APPOINTMENT

            Lori Montis, Assistant Human Services Director, presented a request for recognition of the Minnehaha County Veterans Service Officer Appointment. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs has approved the appointment of Tyler Grotewold as the Minnehaha County Veterans Officer, effective April 2024 through the first Monday in January 2026. In his role, Mr. Grotewold will lead the county's Veteran Service Office in assisting Veterans and their dependents and survivors to apply for state and federal benefits, advocate for Veterans and the issues they face, and represent Minnehaha County Veterans in building awareness of Veterans benefits. The Minnehaha County Veterans Service Office is located in the Health and Human Services building and office hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Recognition of the Minnehaha County Veterans Service Officer Appointment. 5 ayes.

PRESENTATION

            Kari Benz, Human Services Director, provided an update on the status of and budgeting plans for the Human Services (HS) Department of FY2025. The budget proposal is a projection based on past data and trends, the community's current status of needs, challenges, and strengths post COVID-19, and what impact the ending of federally funded programs will have on our local economy. Preparedness has been a foundational, has been a foundational element in the development of the Human Services budget for FY2025. The presentations highlighted the following categories of advancement/investment updates, challenges ahead of us, and plans for 2024. Human Services Director Benz also presented the potential impacts considered in our proposed budget 2025 as well as the plans to address for impacts. Public comment was received from Roger Russell, Sioux Falls, SD.

LEASE AGREEMENT

            Joe Bosman, Captain, presented a request for the Chair to sign the lease agreement between Minnehaha County and the City of Garretson for communications equipment. As part of the first responder radio communications project currently in progress under the Sheriff's Office, the five additional tower sites previously outlined in the project will require an agreement to be signed between Minnehaha County and the respective site owner. The proposed agreement with the City of Garreston allows Minnehaha County the ability to construct a radio equipment shelter and install necessary communications equipment and infrastructure for digital radio systems to function. This mutually beneficial agreement for both parties is a long-term agreement with no cost to the county. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Lease Agreement Between Minnehaha County and the City of Garretson for Communications Equipment. 5 ayes.

            Joe Bosman, Captain, presented a request for the Chair to sign the lease agreement between Minnehaha County and the City of Colton for communications equipment. As part of the first responder radio communications project currently in progress under the Sheriff's Office, the five additional tower sites previously outlined in the project will require an agreement to be signed between Minnehaha County and the respective site owner. The proposed agreement with the City of Colton allows Minnehaha County the ability to construct a radio equipment shelter and install necessary communications equipment and infrastructure for digital radio systems to function. This mutually beneficial agreement for both parties is a long-term agreement with no cost to the county. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Lease Agreement Between Minnehaha County and the City of Colton for Communications Equipment. 5 ayes.

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

            Joe Bosman, Captain, presented a request for authorization for the Sheriff's Office to sign a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc for new tasers using American Rescue Plan Act funds. For the last decade, the Miinnehaha County Sheriff's Office has been equipping our Deputy Sheriffs with tasers, which are a vital tool for our front line workers to use in response to resistance encounters. Its primary and preferred use is as an incapacitation device that allows deputies to maintain a safe distance while rendering a threat incapable of fighting back or causing self harm. Due to its effectiveness and applicable uses, the Sheriff's Office has expanded the use of tasers to our contract services (Southeast Tech & SF Airport) as well as our jail divisions. The taser model currently in use for the last 10 years has just been announced that it will reach its end of life by the manufacturer. The Sheriff's Office has tested and evaluated different taser models that are available, with the Axon Taser 10 model being identified as being the best fit for the Office. If authorized, the Sheriff's Office would sign a purchase agreement with Axon for 86 new Taser 10 devices along with subsequent necessary batteries, cartridges, holsters, and charging docks. This one-time purchase agreement also includes all live and training probes that the agency would deploy for the next five years. The cost of the five-year program has a total price of $529,005.00 and is based on a competitive awarded pricing through Sourcewell contract #092722-AXN. Through further discussion with the vendor and in recognition of our timeliness of this potential order, Axon has offered an updated discounted package cost of $499,999.20 if a purchase order is signed by the end of April. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Sheriff's Office to Sign a Purchase Agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for new Tasers Using American Rescue Plan Act Funds. 5 ayes.

PRESENTATION

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented the 2024 Highway Department briefing which included the responsibility for the design, construction, and maintenance of approximately 200 bridges and 347 miles of roadway. The Highway Department finished 2023 strong financially and fully staffed. After a couple of years of volatile construction prices, it appears that contract pricing has started to stabilize. This season we have been very pleased with the number of bidders and the pricing received on our construction contract solicitations to date as bids on all of our projects have come in under the engineer's estimates. Pricing on our Annual Materials bid was lower in 2023. Employee retention remains a priority for the Highway Department with 3 long-tenured employees retiring and two employees leaving for other jobs. The Department is pleased and fortunate to have been able to hire 5 quality employees to fill their positions. The presentation went on to highlight the funding that are available for various projects at the State and Federal level. The success of receiving state and federal funding will be a major influence on our 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and future projects. Superintendent Groen went on to highlight the projects for the 2024 projects and the investment in technology for the department and the potential phase 2 design for the Highway Department campus.

BID RESULTS

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, reported on the bid opening for MC22-13 Structure 50-330-026 and MC23-10 Structure50-197-100 Rehabilitations held on April 10, 2024. The following bids were received: SFC Civil Contractors with a total bid of $1,107,568.55; and PCiRoads, LLC with a total bid of $1,177,749.51. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Approve Bid Results and Award Recommendation for MC22-13 Structure 50-330-026 and MC23-10 Structure 50-197-100 Rehabilitations and Authorize the Chair Sign an Agreement with SFC Civil Constructors. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, reported on the bid opening for MC23-12 Gravel Pit Building held on April 10, 2024. The following bids were received: Colton Lumber Co, Inc. with a total bid of $101,094.00; Allen Construction with a total bid of $123,022.00; APX Construction Group with a total bid of $125,900.00; Graves Construction Co. Inc. with a total bid of $128,050.00; Johanneson Contracting, Inc. with a total bid of $173,592.00; and Empire Building Construction with a total bid of $199,986.00. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve Bid Results and Award Recommendation for MC23-12 Gravel Pit Building and Authorize the Chair Sign an Agreement with Colton Lumber Co., Inc. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

SURPLUS DECLARATION

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Declare Highway Department Unit#2402 Kimco Salt Conveyor as Surplus and Authorize Sale of the Unit to the City of Sioux Falls. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

            Carey Deaver, Human Resource Director, requested approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposal for a job evaluation and compensation study. The County last conducted a comprehensive compensation study in 2008 which included a full job evaluation, i.e. the process of determining the relative value of positions, along with a salary structure review. In addition, a study focused predominantly on the salary ranges for our pay grades and positions was conducted in 2014. The three main components of the study will include: review of current position information and the County's job evaluation process; a comprehensive salary and benefit survey and a review and recommendation of the County's pay structures.  An RFP will allow the County to review proposals and determine final study components based both on the proposed approach and cost. Approximately $100,000 was included in the 2024 budget for this study. The proposed deadline for submissions is June 7, 2024, with the intent of having a contract for Commission approval by August 6, 2024. The goal is to complete the study by the end of January 2025, which is prior to the beginning of contract negotiations and budget preparations for 2026.  One other item for Commission consideration is appointing a committee to review the received RFPs. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Approve Issuance of a Request for Proposal for a Job Evaluation and Compensation Study. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

BRIEFING

            Susan Beaman, Finance and Budget Officer, presented a briefing regarding 2024 1st Quarter American Rescue Plan Expenditures. The Auditor's Office plans to report to the US Treasury last quarter's expenditures of $2,854,013.76. The expenditure breakdown as follows: COVID sick leave had an expenditure of $62,754.54; Jail Staff for COVID Isolation Unit had an expenditure of $233,439.69; Commission Chamber Audio Visual Equipment Replacement/Upgrade had an expenditure of $6,598.06; Retention Bonus had an expenditure of $16,147.50; Burials had an expenditure of $40,392.35; Motels had an expenditure of $12,140.00; Jail Booking Registered Nurse had an expenditure of $153,916.84; Jail Mental Health Counselor had an expenditure of $20,359.00; New Positions had an expenditure of $411,992.99; Welfare Rent had an expenditure of $69,243.91; Welfare Utilities had an expenditure of $4,540.24; Emergency Response Infrastructure Improvments had an expenditure of $1,817,182.64; Juvenile Detention Center-Psychiatric Services had an expenditure of $4,575.00; Consulting had an expenditure of $740.00. The total APRA expenditures through March 31, 2024, were $28,225,681.08.

OPPORTUNITY FOR

PUBLIC COMMENT

            Cathy Brechtelsbauer, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about concerns with Amendment F on Medicare work requirements.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Bleyenberg spoke about work being done on the Juvenile Justice Collaborative.

            Commissioner Kippley spoke about the recent meetings of the Fire Chiefs Association and Planning and Zoning.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Adjourn at 10:37 a.m. 5 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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NOTICE OF HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that a joint meeting of the Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County Planning Commissions will be held at 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, where there will be a public hearing to consider the following amendments to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls. 

            ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS related to the following:

            1) Amending Section 15 adding Section 15.19 LONG TERM LEASE OR RENTAL.

            All interested persons may appear and be heard.

            Meeting Assistance:  Accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request.  Please contact the County Commission Office at (605) 367-4206 (Voice or TDD) 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Dated: April 22, 2024

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

49CIV: 24-1518

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Nora Anne White,

For a Change of Name to

Sage Evren Willow

 49CIV: 24-1518

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Nora Anne White, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Nora Anne White to Sage Evren Willow.

            On the 28th day of May, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Sabers Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.

            Dated this 5th Day of April, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

CIV: 24-1366

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Madyson Lois-Jeanne

Hutchinson,

For a Change of Name to

 Eivor Maverick Hutchinson

 CIV: 24-1366

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Madyson Lois-Jeanne Hutchinson, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Madyson Lois-Jeanne Hutchinson to Eivor Maverick Hutchinson.

            On the 21st day of May, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Hanson Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.

            Dated this 5th Day of April, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court

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Request for Proposals

Minnehaha County, SD: Requests

Proposals for

Job Evaluation and Compensation Study

            Proposals shall be received on June 7, 2024, not later than 4:00 p.m. CST. Proposals shall be publicly opened on or after June 10, 2024.

The RFP is available at www.minnehahacountv.gov/notices/biddersProposals/biddersProposals.php or from Human Resources at 415 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD. Cite RFP No 24-01.

            Minnehaha County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed in the best interest of Minnehaha County, SD.

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NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION

            Voter registration for the Primary Election to be held on June 4, 2024, will close on May 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 605-367-4220.

            Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov.

            Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration.

-Leah G Anderson, Minnehaha County Auditor

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            On Monday, April 29, the Garretson Drama Department will be presenting, "A Trip to the Moon" by Tracy Wells. The 16-scene play takes place in 1969 and each scene is named after popular songs of the era, such as "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Bad Moon Rising," and "Fortunate Son."

            All scenes are tied together by the moon landing that occurred at that time and work to remind us that to reach our ideals, we must sometimes reach for the stars.

            "A Trip to the Moon" will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the old gym in the school on Monday, April 29. It is open and free to the public.

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