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Proposed AI Data Center Moratorium fails at Lincoln County meeting
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 24 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Todd Meierhenry representing Augustana University as borrowers council in the transaction, was present for a public hearing regarding a Resolution giving approval to a project with Augustana University Association (the “Corporation”); and giving approval and authorization for the issuance of Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Augustana University Association P
4 days ago
Split vote approves $825K Justice Center furniture purchase
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Lincoln County Boardroom to discuss agenda items including justice center furniture, hourly rate of Qualified Mental Health Professionals, and department head reports. Commissioner Doug Putnam asked for the final proposal for furniture for the Lincoln County Justice Center for $825,336.80 be removed from the consent agenda. Chairwomen Tiffani Landeen opened the floor up to Julie D
Feb 19
Road transfer to Lennox, budget planning highlight recent Commission meeting
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, February 3 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. With all member present the commissioners heard agenda items including a notice of intent to raffle, road transfer, and the beginning of the budget process. 4-H Advisor, Wendy Sweeter presented a Notice of Intent to Raffle per SDCL 22-25-25 - Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation. “This is for the Raising the Roof fundraiser that has been done every year. This year it will be o
Feb 12
Commission schedules hearing on AI Data Centers
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, January 27 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. With all members present, the commission heard agenda items. A public hearing was held to consider an application for a temporary on-sale Wine and Off-Sale Wine and Malt Beverage license to operate outside the municipality for Gist Wine Shop for events to occur on February 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2026. Located at the Landscape Garden Center, 47238 271st, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, TR
Feb 4
Lincoln County Commissioners extend public comment time to five minutes
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, January 13 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, Drew DeGroot requested board discussion and possible action regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioner Public Comment Policies. “Pursuant to your rules and procedure that you adopted last year, there needs to be an annual review of the public comment policies. At this point, we haven’t heard any feedback from the commissioners and st
Jan 22
Salary increases, airport finances spark debate at Lincoln County Commission meeting
With all members present the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 6 in the Lincoln County boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including electing positions, salary discussions, the courthouse, and airport. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen called the meeting to order asking to elect a new chair and vice chair. Motion to approve Commissioner Landeen as chair by Jim Schmidt, seconded by Betty Otten, motion carried 3-2 with Doug Putnam and Joel Arends being th
Jan 15
County approves bond refunding, reviews old courthouse options
With all members present, the Lincoln County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the Lincoln County boardroom to discuss agenda items. Chairwoman, Tiffani Landeen started the meeting with a public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by the Issuer of its Tax-Exempt Refunding Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9,900,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to refund all or a portion of prior obligations i
Dec 30, 2025
County sets airport hangar rates
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including the creation of a public defender advisory committee, continued airport discussions, and courthouse closure for Christmas Eve. Auditor Sheri Lund asked the commission to consider a motion to establish a public defender advisory committee pursuant to SDCL 7-16A-4. Lund asked for a committee and direction on how to r
Dec 18, 2025
County Commissioners address pay raises, airport future
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including digitizing files, pay raises, and airport conversations. Commission Assistant, Paul Anderson stood in for 4-H Advisor, Wendy Sweeter to give notice of intent to hold a raffle per SDCL 22-25-25 - Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports. No action is needed for the raffle unless the board objects. No action was taken. Au
Dec 11, 2025
Planned Solar Project fails to gain approval at Lincoln County Commission meeting
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 25 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including public hearings and prisoner costs. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a public hearing to consider an application for a Retail On-Sale Liquor License on the following described premises to wit: The Good Earth Farm LLC, Plat of: Tract 2C of Kroger’s Addition NW 1/4-28-98-51 Lincoln County SD. Parcel
Dec 4, 2025
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