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On June 23, we are having a municipal runoff election to choose a mayor and City Council members. Our community deserves people who will diligently represent the common good for every citizen in Sioux Falls. Please mark your calendars and get out to vote.

The Sioux Falls city fathers specifically created our system of governing to be unencumbered by party affiliation, creed, race or economic status. This was a safe wall to ensure that all people are treated equally and that the elected officials (our servants) work for the common good. Campaigns are for showcasing Ideas, leadership and serving people.

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Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Jamie Smith didn’t expect to win over the highest-profile spectator at Friday’s debate with Christine Erickson in downtown Sioux Falls.

And he didn’t hold back when asked why.

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The two remaining candidates for Sioux Falls mayor differ in approaches to how they would deal with homelessness, law enforcement and child care.

But in many other areas, Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith would pursue similar goals as the city’s top executive. They both agreed that building relationships with lawmakers and neighboring communities was important, and they both said the city should take its time on whether to move forward on redeveloping the Riverline District, which has been floated as a potential site for a new convention center, citing the future availability of land at the Smithfield plant.

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Watch a full video replay of Friday’s Sioux Falls mayoral runoff debate between candidates Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith.

The 60-minute forum, held at Carnegie Town Hall in downtown Sioux Falls. brought together the two candidates who advanced from last week’s mayoral election and are now competing in the June 23 runoff to determine who will succeed outgoing Mayor Paul TenHaken.

Hosted by Sioux Falls Simplified, SiouxFallsLive.com and The Dakota Scout in partnership with the Sioux Falls League of Women Voters, the debate focused on issues facing Sioux Falls residents, including topics identified through input from community organizations, advocacy groups and neighborhood associations across the city.

Watch the full debate replay below to hear where Erickson and Smith stand on the issues before voters cast their ballots in the June 23 runoff election.

Gov. Larry Rhoden will not participate in a one-on-one debate against Republican gubernatorial runoff opponent Toby Doeden before South Dakota voters choose their party’s nominee later this month.

The Rhoden for South Dakota campaign made the announcement Friday afternoon amid growing pressure from South Dakota news outlets and the Aberdeen businessman’s campaign to participate in additional public forums ahead of next month’s runoff election, which will determine the Republican nominee for governor.

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The two candidates competing to become Sioux Falls’ next mayor will square off today in a public debate ahead of the June 23 runoff election.

Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith, the top two finishers in last week’s mayoral election, will participate in a 60-minute community-focused forum at Carnegie Town Hall in downtown Sioux Falls.

The debate is being hosted by Sioux Falls Simplified, SiouxFallsLive.com and The Dakota Scout in partnership with the Sioux Falls League of Women Voters.

Doors open at 4 p.m., and the debate begins at 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Community partners helping shape the discussion include Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., Startup Sioux Falls, South Dakota Voices for Peace, Sioux Falls Housing, the Sioux Falls Arts Council, Transformation Project, South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Dakota Rural Action and Midwest Street Medicine. Representatives from the Whittier, All Saints, Pleasant Ridge, Southern Hills and University Heights neighborhood associations also contributed input on topics and questions.

Candidates will answer policy questions developed with input from a coalition of community organizations, advocacy groups and neighborhood associations from across Sioux Falls.

How to watch

In person:
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. 10th St. Seating is available in the main meeting room, with overflow space available if needed.

The Dakota Scout:
Because of technical difficulties with our partner, SiouxFallsLive.com, we are unable to stream the debate, but you can watch it live by going to Sioux Falls CityLink and pressing play:

Watch the debate at Sioux Falls CityLink.

Television:
CityLink is available on Midco channels 16 and 594 and Bluepeak channels 14 and 411. It is also available through the Cablecast Screenweave app on Apple TV and Roku devices.

Online:
The debate will be streamed through the CityLink website and on the City of Sioux Falls YouTube channel.

The June 23 runoff election will determine who succeeds outgoing Mayor Paul TenHaken, who is term-limited from seeking reelection.

NOTE: The Dakota Scout is an independent organization with editorial decisions made without consideration to our paid advertisers.

The two candidates competing to become Sioux Falls’ next mayor will square off today in a public debate ahead of the June 23 runoff election.

Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith, the top two finishers in last week’s mayoral election, will participate in a 60-minute community-focused forum at Carnegie Town Hall in downtown Sioux Falls.

The debate is being hosted by Sioux Falls Simplified, SiouxFallsLive.com and The Dakota Scout in partnership with the Sioux Falls League of Women Voters.

Doors open at 4 p.m., and the debate begins at 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Community partners helping shape the discussion include Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., Startup Sioux Falls, South Dakota Voices for Peace, Sioux Falls Housing, the Sioux Falls Arts Council, Transformation Project, South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Dakota Rural Action and Midwest Street Medicine. Representatives from the Whittier, All Saints, Pleasant Ridge, Southern Hills and University Heights neighborhood associations also contributed input on topics and questions.

Candidates will answer policy questions developed with input from a coalition of community organizations, advocacy groups and neighborhood associations from across Sioux Falls.

How to watch

In person:
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. 10th St. Seating is available in the main meeting room, with overflow space available if needed.

The Dakota Scout:
The debate will be livestreamed on TheDakotaScout.com.

Television:
CityLink is available on Midco channels 16 and 594 and Bluepeak channels 14 and 411. It is also available through the Cablecast Screenweave app on Apple TV and Roku devices.

Online:
The debate will be streamed through the CityLink website and on the City of Sioux Falls YouTube channel.

The June 23 runoff election will determine who succeeds outgoing Mayor Paul TenHaken, who is term-limited from seeking reelection.

NOTE: The Dakota Scout is an independent organization with editorial decisions made without consideration to our paid advertisers.

Lincoln County Commissioner Betty Otten has resigned, citing health concerns less than two years after voters elected her to represent District 2.

Otten submitted her resignation on June 10 to Lincoln County Auditor Sheri Lund. It takes effect on June 18.

The timing matters. South Dakota law requires the remaining county commissioners to appoint a replacement from District 2. Because the vacancy comes after May 1 in an even-numbered year, the appointee will not appear on the November ballot and will serve the rest of Otten’s term, Lund confirmed.

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Facts do not arrive before us in a neutral pile. They emerge inside stories, desires and fears, illuminated by who we are and what we value most.

As Jonathan Pageau has shown, we do not perceive raw data; we perceive reality through symbolic patterns and hierarchies of meaning. Walk into a longtime South Dakotan’s family home or farmstead and you see generations of stewardship: land worked with calloused hands, community sustained through quiet sacrifice, the slow rhythms of prairie life that shape a people. For many, the sharp rise in property taxes feels like a gradual displacement from the very place their families helped create.

A newcomer, drawn by our stability, no state income tax or open horizons, sees the same soil and structures through different eyes: opportunity, investment, a fresh start. The physical reality has not changed. Only the story through which it is viewed has.

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CITY OF SIOUX FALLS

PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF FINAL PROGRAM OF PROJECTS

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Sioux Falls on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4:00PM.in the Cooper meeting room at the City Center, First Floor, 231 N. Dakota Ave., for the purpose of considering projects for which federal assistance is being sought. This building is accessible to people with disabilities. The meeting may also be accessed via WebEx link by going to the June 22, 2026 PTAB agenda at https://amv.siouxfalls.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings Assistance is being sought from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and is generally described as follows: FTA Grant Program: 49 U.S.C. 5307—Urbanized Area Formula Funding FTA Grant Program 49 U.S.C. 5339—Capital Assistance—Rolling Stock FTA Grant Program 49 U.S.C. 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities South Dakota Department of Transportation—State Funds Designated Recipient/Grantee: City of Sioux Falls, SD

The Proposed Program of Projects is available for public inspection at the City of Sioux Falls Planning Office, City Center, 231 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Written comments may be submitted to the Sioux Falls Planning Office, P.O. Box 7402, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-7402. The comment period will remain open until June 22, 2026. Upon completion of the public comment period and any necessary revisions, the Proposed Program of Projects and Section 5307 and 5339 grant application will be submitted to the FTA for the requested funding. This proposed Program of Projects will also be the final Program of Projects for 2026.

Published twice on June 5 & June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $77.05, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WITH RESPECT TO A SENIOR LIVING AND HEALTH FACILITY PROJECT AND
THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS UNDER SOUTH DAKOTA CODIFIED LAWS CHAPTER 9-54, AS AMENDED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (the “City”) will meet on June 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W Tenth Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal to issue revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000 (the “2026 Bonds”), pursuant to South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 9-54, as amended (the “Act”), in order to (a) refund on a current basis the City’s outstanding Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dow Rummel Village Project), Series 2016 issued in the original principal amount of $22,760,000 (“Series 2016 Bonds”) and outstanding Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Dow Rummel Village Project), Series 2017 issued in the original principal amount of $29,140,000 (“Series 2017 Bonds”), (b) finance certain capital improvements (the “2026 Project”) to be undertaken by Dow Rummel Village, a South Dakota nonprofit corporation formerly known as Rummel Memorial Home, Inc. (the “Corporation”), which operates nursing home, healthcare, and housing facilities for the elderly in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and (c) pay certain costs of issuance of the 2026 Bonds and the refunding of certain indebtedness described below. Proceeds derived from the sale of the 2026 Bonds will be lent to the Corporation and will be used together with other available funds of the Corporation for the purposes described herein.

Prior Bonds to be Refunded and Projects Financed. The Series 2017 Bonds were issued (i) to fund an expansion and renovation of the Corporation’s existing campus (the “Series 2017 Project”), (ii) to fund capitalized interest with respect to the Series 2017 Bonds, (iii) to fund a deposit to the Debt Service Reserve Fund and (iv) to pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2017 Bonds. The Series 2017 Project consisted generally of the following: Four cottage buildings containing 9 independent living units in the vicinity of the southwest corner of the intersection of Bailey Street and Covell Avenue were removed or demolished and a new two-story building with 30 assisted living units and 30 memory care units was built at that location. The new building was connected to the rest of the Corporation’s campus and memory care residents in the previously existing memory care units were moved to the new building and the existing memory care area and areas along the Main Street area of the campus were renovated and expanded. The renovation and expansion of the common areas included a gathering area outside the existing chapel, a theatre, spa, workshop, art and craft studio, coffee shop, a golf pro shop and other general upgrades.

The Series 2016 Bonds were issued (i) to refund on a current basis $23,100,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City’s Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dow Rummel Village Project), Series 2006 (the “Series 2006 Bonds”) representing the portion of the Series 2006 Bonds maturing after November 15, 2016 (such portion being referred to herein as the “Refunded 2006 Bonds”) and (ii) to pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2016 Bonds and of refunding the Refunded 2006 Bonds. The Refunded 2006 Bonds were redeemed on November 26, 2016.

The Series 2006 Bonds were issued on December 28, 2006, for the purposes (a) of advance refunding certain Series 2002 revenue bonds of the City (collectively, the “Series 2002 Bonds”) which were issued by the City on November 26, 2002, and (b) of paying certain costs of issuance. Proceeds derived from the sale of the Series 2002 Bonds were lent to the Corporation and were used by the Corporation to finance a portion of the costs of (i) the construction of approximately 60 new independent senior living rental units, 35 new assisted living rental units, and 14 assisted living rental units for Alzheimer’s patients, (ii) the renovation of approximately 75 existing residential units owned and operated by the Corporation, and (iii) the construction of a Village Center, consisting of a wellness center with aquatic and fitness facilities, a new dining room, administrative offices, computer laboratories, examination rooms for use by visiting physicians, a main street museum, and various retail shops for the provision of services to residents (such as banking, gift shop, general store, beauty shop, and other services), as well as (iv) refinancing certain outstanding debt of the Corporation incurred in connection with the facilities described above (including the then-outstanding balance of City’s $600,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 1994 (Rummel Memorial Home, Inc. Issue) (the “Series 1994 Bonds”)), paying costs of issuing the Series 2002 Bonds, and establishing reserve funds.

The Series 1994 Bonds were issued by the City on September 20, 1994, for the purpose of financing certain capital improvements to the Corporation’s property, including an approximately 6,600 square-foot addition to the Corporation’s then-existing facilities.

The facilities financed or refinanced with proceeds of the Series 2016 Bonds and Series 2017 Bonds and the prior series of Bonds described herein are referred to collectively as the “Refinanced Projects.”

2026 Project to be Financed by 2026 Bonds. The 2026 Project being financed with proceeds of the Bonds is located on land owned by the Corporation (collectively, the “Campus”), the street address of which is 1321 W Dow Rummel Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and on certain adjacent land, all of which is generally described as bounded on the North by Bailey Street, on the East by Covell Avenue, on the South by Madison Street, and on the West by West Avenue, all within the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The 2026 Project is currently expected to consist generally of the following:

1. Replacement of roofs on numerous sections of the Campus;

2. Completion of various deferred maintenance projects on the Campus.

Ownership, Management and Operation. All of the 2026 Project facilities and the Refinanced Projects have been and will be owned, managed, and operated by the Corporation.

Other Details. Following the public hearing, the City Council of the City will consider the adoption of an ordinance approving the issuing of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not expected to exceed $55,000,000. The Bonds will be limited obligations of the City, payable solely from revenues and other properties of the Corporation pledged to the payment thereof. The Bonds will not be general or moral obligations of the City, and will not be secured by, or payable from, any assets, revenues, or other property of the City, and will not be secured by or payable from any revenues derived from any application of the taxing powers of the City.

This Notice is required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. At the time and place set for the public hearing, residents, taxpayers, and other interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the proposed Bonds and on the location and nature of the 2026 Project and Refinanced Projects. Written comments may also be submitted to the Finance Officer, City Hall, 224 W Ninth Street, P.O. Box 7402, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57117-7402. Additional information may be obtained from the City at the preceding address.

Date: June 12, 2026

By Jermery Washington,

City Clerk

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $89.84, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12 & June 19, 2026

BID REQUEST NO. 26-0076
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Milling Teeth.

To participate, you must be registered as a vendor in the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “Register” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, June 25, 2026. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. and publicly read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening in person, and the bid reading may be watched virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/purchasing.

It is the vendor’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the invitation for bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.

Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

Published twice on June 12 & June 19, 2026, at the approximate cost of $31.90, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12 & June 19, 2026

BID REQUEST NO. 26-0077
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Wood Poles.

To participate, you must be registered as a vendor in the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “Register” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, June 25, 2026. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. and publicly read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening in person, and the bid reading may be watched virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/purchasing.

It is the vendor’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the invitation for bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.

Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

Published twice on June 12 & June 19, 2026, at the approximate cost of $31.90, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12 & June 19, 2026

BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1056
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for BMP 437-1 Outlet.

To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement platform. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, July 2, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.

Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

Published twice on June 12 & June 19, 2026, at the approximate cost of $31.90, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

BID REQUEST NO. 26-1095
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Sioux Falls, SD requests formal bids for: Denny Sanford Premier Center Exterior Improvements – Joint Replacements.

To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, Thursday June 25, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at https://www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement poral for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.

Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make Award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

A Prebid Meeting will be held on June 16, 2026 at 11:00AM. Location of Prebid Meeting shall be at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, KELO Box Office Lobby, 1021 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. This is an important meeting for prospective bidders, but is not a mandatory prerequisite to submitting a bid.

Published twice on June 5 & June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $40.03, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1082
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Basin 120 Drainage Improvements..

To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on the e-procurement platform. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, Thursday, June 25, 2026.. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procurement/purchasing-bid-opening.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.

Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

Published twice on June 5 & June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $31.90, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

BID REQUEST NO.: 26-1091
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for Parks & Recreation Maintenance Headquarters Site Grading.

To participate, you must be registered as a vendor on thee-procurement platform. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “New Vendor Registration” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view this invitation for bid. Bids will be electronically submitted through thee-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, June 25, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/business-permits/bids-procuremenUpurchasing-bid-opening.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Invitation to Bid, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the portal.

Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

Published twice on June 5 & June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $32.49, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 46-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE FROM CITY.

WHEREAS, the City owns the following real property:

Lot 5, excluding the South 208.71’ of the East 208.71’ thereof, and the East 144’ of Lot 4, together with the S1/2 of vacated 84th Street abutting the North line thereof, of Supreme Acres in the S1/2 of Government Lots 1 & 2 of the SW1/4 of Section 18 T100N-R50W of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota, except Lot H1 contained therein,

hereinafter referred to as the “Property”;

WHEREAS, the City desires to sell the above-mentioned Property, as described in the attached Offer to Purchase Real Estate from City;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:

Section 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of SDCL Chapter 6-13, and pursuant to Section 2.12(7) of the City Charter, the City hereby declares the following property to be surplus property that is no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired:

Lot 5, excluding the South 208.71’ of the East 208.71’ thereof, and the East 144’ of Lot 4, together with the S1/2 of vacated 84th Street abutting the North line thereof, of Supreme Acres in the S1/2 of Government Lots 1 & 2 of the SW1/4 of Section 18 T100N-R50W of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota, except Lot H1 contained therein,

hereinafter referred to as the “Property.”

Section 2. That it authorizes the sale of the Property and approves the document titled, “Offer to Purchase Real Estate from City.” That said agreement is attached hereto and made part of this ordinance as if set out in full.

Section 3. That the Mayor is authorized to sign on behalf of the City the Offer to Purchase Real Estate from City, and any and all documents necessary to make the transfer and conveyance of the Property, to RMB85, LLC, a South Dakota limited liability company, pursuant to and subject to all other conditions and terms and as set forth in the Offer to Purchase Real Estate from City.

Section 4. That RMB85, LLC, shall pay to the City of Sioux Falls, one hundred thirty-three thousand, five hundred fifty-seven and 28/100 dollars ($133,557.28) (the “Purchase Price”) for the Property.

Section 5. An appraisal of the Property was prepared by Elwood and Martin Appraisals, LLC, by Scott Elwood, MAI, a person licensed by the state to do fee appraisals, with an as of date of December 5, 2025, which is recognized as the appraisal for the Property, hereby made a part of this ordinance by reference and on file with the City’s Finance Department.

Section 6. The above-referenced appraisal concluded the rounded “as-is” market value of the fee simple estate of the Property, is one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000.00).

Section 7. All revenue from the sale of the property shall be credited to the Right-of-Way Acquisition and Restoration Project (CIP # 11009) of the City.

Section 8. That the City shall publish this ordinance, without attachments, after its passage. The attachments are on file and available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

Date adopted: 06/09/26

Paul TenHaken, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jermery J. Washington,

City Clerk

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $209.77, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

MINUTES

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

CALL TO ORDER

1. MEETING ROLL CALL

Present: Vernon Brown, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Richard L. Thomason, Council Member David Barranco

(via tele-com), Council Member Miranda Basye, Mayor Paul TenHaken

Absent: Council Member Jennifer Sigette, Council Member Curt Soehl

2. INVOCATION

• Karen Schwebach Direct Line Prayer Center Partner

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CONSENT AGENDA

4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

A request was made by Council Member Basye to place the following item from the Consent Agenda onto the Regular Agenda for Council discussion: Agenda Item 6: Sub-Item 1, Contract 26-30-50

A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to approve the Consent Agenda.

Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Informational Meeting of Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Regular City Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 3, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS

6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated June 5, 2026.

A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to approve Agenda Item 6; Sub-Item 1, Contract 26-30-50, Aquatic Facilities Improvements, AIA Agreement Frank Olson Park Community Recreation Center & Park Improvements - AMendment No 1..

Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

7. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through May 31, 2026.

8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Lisabeth VerHey to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Pl., on June 12, 2026.

9. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Cooper Leslie and Maggie Schliepsiek to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. 6th St., on August 29, 2026.

APPLICATIONS

10. Renewal of 2026-27 Retail Malt Beverage License for Tienda Mi Chapina, 317 North West Avenue.

11. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Levitt at the Falls, 504 North Phillips Avenue, for concerts on June 11, 12 & 13, 2026.

12. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Bob Young Field, 6200 South Cliff Avenue, for soccer on June 14, 2026.

The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission’s recommendation for approval of the following abatements:

13. Parcel #91497, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $346.65. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).

14. Parcel #91407, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,990.21. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).

15. Parcel #91497, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $2,620.92. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).

16. Parcel #89262, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $1,747.03. Reason: Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled.

The City Council concurs with the Lincoln County Commission’s recommendation for approval of the following abatements:

17. Parcel #281.67.01.023A, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $$2,526.62. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).

18. Parcel #281.67.01.023A, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $2,291.85. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).

19. Parcel #281.67.01.023A, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $2,672.98. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).

REGULAR AGENDA

20. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA

A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Brown to approve the Regular Agenda.

Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS

21. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE FROM CITY.

Sponsor: Mayor

A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to adopt Ordinance No. 46-26.

Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS

22. RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.

Sponsor: Mayor

A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Resolution No. 67-26.

Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

RESOLUTION NO. 67-26

RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:

That it gives its advice and consent to the following Mayoral appointments:

Name Board Term

Jennifer Seifert-Brenna Experience Sioux Falls Business Improvement District Board Appointed for a term from July 2026 to August 2027 (to fill the unexpired term of Paul Hegg).

Tracy Kolb Experience Sioux Falls Business Improvement District Board Appointed for a term from July 2026 to August 2027 (to fill the unexpired term of Jan Gruenwaldt).

Tom Morris Experience Sioux Falls Business Improvement District Board Appointed for a term from July 2026 to June 2029.

Nancy Savage Experience Sioux Falls Business Improvement District Board Appointed for a term from July 2026 to June 2029.

Sarah Meagher Human Relations Commission Appointed for a term from June 2026 to May 2031.

Teresa Cauwels Parks and Recreation Board Reappointed for a term from July 2026 to July 2031.

Date adopted: 06/09/26

Paul TenHaken, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk

23. A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, ON TUESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 2026.

Sponsors: Council Members Soehl and Brown

A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to adopt Resolution No. 68-26.

Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

RESOLUTION NO. 68-26

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, ON TUESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 2026.

On Tuesday, the 2nd day of June 2026, a City of Sioux Falls Municipal Election was held. The purpose of the election was to elect one Mayor and four Council Members for the City of Sioux Falls, SD, and to vote on five amendments to the City Charter.

The City Council of the City of Sioux Falls met as the Canvassing Board pursuant to law on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, at 6 p.m., to canvass the votes cast for City offices and questions at said Municipal Election.

Pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, candidates for the offices of one Mayor; one At Large Council Member “A” position; one At-Large Council Member “B” position; one Southeast District position; and one Central District position; and Charter Amendment A; Charter Amendment B; Charter Amendment C; Charter Amendment D; and Charter Amendment E received the following votes:

For the Mayor of Sioux Falls, four-year term position: David Zokaites—623; Christine Erickson—14,407; Greg Jamison—7,082; Joe Batcheller—5,663; Jamie Smith—10,960.

For At-Large Council Member “A,” four-year term position: Vince Danh—8,988; Juliann Perrigo—6,451; James Oppenheimer—13,701.

For At-Large Council Member “B,” four-year term position: Rich Merkouris—16,738; Samantha Scarlata—10,961.

For the Southeast District Council Member, four-year term position: Brady L. Kerkman—1,854; Michael A. Crane—3,235; Sara Pankonin—3,576.

For the Central District Council Member, four-year term position: Zach DeBoer—1,725; Matthew McKinley—650; Zak Okuwe—2,222; Tommy Kunz—261; Robert D. Trzynka—962.

For Charter Amendment A: Yes—30,063; No—4,274.

For Charter Amendment B: Yes—25,799; No—7,828.

For Charter Amendment C: Yes—19,344; No—14,684.

For Charter Amendment D: Yes—19,092; No—14,976.

For Charter Amendment E: Yes—31,322; No—3,245.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, no candidate received a majority of the votes cast at said election for the office(s) of: Mayor, At-Large Council Member “A,” Southeast District Council Member, and Central District Council Member;

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, Rich Merkouris received a majority of the votes cast at said election and is hereby declared elected to the office of At-Large Council Member “B.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, Charter Amendment A received a majority of Yes votes cast at said election and is hereby declared approved;

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, Charter Amendment B received a majority of Yes votes cast at said election and is hereby declared approved;

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, Charter Amendment C received a majority of Yes votes cast at said election and is hereby declared approved;

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, Charter Amendment D received a majority of Yes votes cast at said election and is hereby declared approved;

That pursuant to the Canvassing Board’s report, Charter Amendment E received a majority of Yes votes cast at said election and is hereby declared approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:

That, it is necessary to hold a Runoff Election as provided by law on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and the election shall be held for the two candidates in each race who received the highest number of votes at the first election. They are:

For Mayor, four-year term:

Name Votes

Christine Erickson 14,407

Jamie Smith 10,960

For At-Large Council Member “A,” four-year term:

Name Votes

James Oppenheimer 13,701

Vince Danh 8,988

For Southeast District Council Member, four-year term:

Name Votes

Michael A. Crane 3,235

Sara Pankonin 3,576

For Central District Council Member, four-year term:

Name Votes

Zach DeBoer 1,725

Zak Okuwe 2,222

This resolution will become effective upon publication.

Date adopted: 06/09/26

Paul TenHaken, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor TenHaken noted his family was in attendance in the audience for the Council Meeting this evening.

GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT

The following topics were discussed: protecting democracy, the positive reasons for living in Sioux Falls, property tax rates in the City, and a poem was read.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Basye to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

Voice vote to adjourn. 6 Yes: Brown, Merkouris, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.

Tamara Jorgensen, MMC,

Assistant City Clerk

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $135.27, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Publish Dates: June 5th & 12th

Sealed Proposals for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)-CNS RFP PD #3548 will be received at the Central Services Center, Purchasing Department, 1101 North Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, up until 11:00 AM, Monday, June 15, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened at 11:00 AM of said day in the Central Services Center. Proposals will be presented to the School Board at the next succeeding regular Board meeting, all in accordance with Board policy. Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained at https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/pending-bids-and-request-for-proposals or the Purchasing Department in the Central Services Center, 1101 North Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. All bids and contracts shall be made in accordance with and subject to SDCL 5-18A, 5-18B, 5-18C, 5-18D, 5-21, 5-22 and the provisions set forth in the specifications. The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, and to waive any irregularities. School Board, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 of Minnehaha County, South Dakota. By: Todd Vik, Business Manager. This notice may be viewed free of charge on a 13 statewide public notice website maintained pursuant to § 17-2-1.

Published twice on June 5 & June 12 2026, at the approximate cost of $29.59, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The School Board of the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, was called into regular session, pursuant to due notice, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at

5:30 pm in the Instructional Planning Center, 201 East 38th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the following members present: Elizabeth Duffy, Gail Swenson, Dawn Marie Johnson, and President, Nan Kelly. Absent: Vice President, Marc Murren. Dr. James Nold, Superintendent of Schools, Todd Vik, Business Manager, and Brett Arenz, In-House Counsel, were also present.

A moment of silence was taken for Memorial Middle School Principal, Dr. Demi Moon, who passed away on May 31, 2026.

DeeAnn Konrad, Community Relations Coordinator, introduced Steve Hilldebrandt who donated a check of $1,015,000.00 from Promising Futures to expand the College and Career Access Program to all four high schools. Steve discussed how the pilot program at Jefferson High School was able to assist seniors with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), college applications, job shadows, scholarships, military interest, and technical career activities. Whittier Middle School student, Nayeli Frias, performed her original 8th Grade Poetry Slam piece.

Action 39955

A motion was made by Gail Swenson and seconded by Dawn Marie Johnson, four (4) votes “yes” on roll call, approving the minutes of the meetings held May 26, 2026, which were furnished to Dakota Scout for publication, in unapproved form, all in accordance with SDCL §13-8-35.

Persons Wishing to Address the School Board: none.

Action 39956

A motion was made by Dawn Marie Johnson and seconded by Gail Swenson four (4) votes “yes” on roll call, approving the agenda as presented.

Action 39957

A motion was made by Gail Swenson and seconded by Dawn Marie Johnson four (4) votes “yes” on roll call, approving Items A through D of the consent agenda, as follows:

A. Approving pages 1 through 7 of list of claims dated June 1, 2026 in the amount of $1,290,640.54; it being understood that in publishing claims the Business Manager shall publish name of each claimant, purpose, and amount of each expenditure as required by SDCL 13-8-35 (see MRF #19980).

CLAIMANT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

1PASSWORD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $9,600.00

ACTIVE GENERATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $690.00

ADVANCED PEST SOLUTIONS OTHER PROPERTY SERVICES $60.00

ALECIA RAE WINKLEMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $164.49

ALEXANDRA KATHERINE ORR IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $120.87

ALEXANDRA SABAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $359.72

ALISON MARIE JOHNSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $221.44

ALLISON ANITA-ANN REULAND IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $75.84

ALYSSA ASHLEY WEBER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $409.84

AMBER ANN POLLMANN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $142.04

AMERICAN INK LLC OTHER SUPPLIES $1,248.70

AMIE M EDWARDS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $260.09

AMY ELIZABETH MILLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $247.97

AMY JO DRUMMOND IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $195.64

AMY LOUISE ZIMMERMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1,215.98

ANDREW RICHARD BALTA DUES & FEES

OTHER SUPPLIES $800.00

ANGELA JEAN HARBERTS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $225.79

ANGELA MARIE DOOHEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $100.10

ANNA REBECCA WILLIAMS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $459.35

ANNA RUTH HAKEMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $172.39

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CORP CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $497.64

ARIANNA LESLEY FLOWERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $192.50

ARITHME TYPE LLC OTHER EQUIPMENT (NON-CAP) $299.00

ASHLEY ELIZABETH GRIESE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $260.50

ASHTON JEAN DEVRIES IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $337.88

AUDREY A JAMES IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1,160.17

AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SD OTHER EQUIPMENT (NON-CAP) $402.98

AXTELL PARK SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

FOOD PURCHASES

OTHER SUPPLIES $3,837.08

B & H PHOTO VIDEO INC NEW GENERAL EQUIPMENT $1,043.10

BARBARA JOYCE MITCHELL IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $636.03

BEHAVIOR ADVANTAGE LLC ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS $40,345.00

BETH ANN CARLSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $177.55

BILLIE JO JAVERS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1,305.36

BOUNCE AROUND INFLATABLES LLC EQUIPMENT RENTAL $677.99

BRIDGET JILL IMUS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $221.03

BRUNER LAW GROUP PLLC LEGAL SERVICES $5,700.00

BRUNNER, NEIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $90.00

BSN SPORTS INC OTHER SUPPLIES $1,405.95

CANDACE LEE RECHTENBAUGH IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $351.08

CARISSA MARIE WALDNER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $104.45

CARLY LORAINE UTHE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $67.13

CARMEN MARIE WEXLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $133.80

CARRIE LAUREEN TAYLOR-GOLDBERG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $280.00

CASEY J MEILE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE

ADMIN OUT DIST TRAVEL $1,079.98

CATHERINE M BLUNCK IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $89.24

CATHERINE MARIE FALK IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $327.09

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICE FOOD PURCHASES

OTHER SUPPLIES $18,953.80

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SD TUITION - OTHER INSTITUTN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $14,315.70

CHRISTINA RENEE SIEBER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $171.99

CHRISTINE SUE HILL IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $244.55

COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO FOOD PURCHASES $127.50

COLE PAPERS INC PRINTING $511.20

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD OTHER SUPPLIES $303,819.00

CONNIE KAY NOWOTNY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $14.07

CONNIE MAE ROTH IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $382.70

CRISTINA RAE FLEMMER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $810.90

CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT RENTAL

OTHER SUPPLIES $793.79

CYNTHIA JEANNE BREEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $253.73

DACOTAH PAPER CO OTHER SUPPLIES $426.62

DAKOTA TIMING LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,950.00

DAVENPORT EVANS HURWITZ & SMITH LLP LEGAL SERVICES $3,995.50

DEANNA RACHEL STAHL IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $64.72

DEBRA MARIE SITTIG IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $364.82

DENISE K ANDERSON-ALPERS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $143.78

DEREK J KAZEMBA IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $535.20

DESIREE LYNN-BRUSSEAU HOKENESS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $22.38

DEVON ANN STOFFERS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $97.42

DEVONNE LIN POWELL IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $85.36

DONOVAN GROUP SOUTH DAKOTA LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,041.66

DOREEN F SWANSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $498.21

DOUGLAS G WALLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $197.11

DUANE A VOS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $552.08

DUFFY, TROY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $146.03

DUKE, KIMBERLY PARENT MILEAGE $380.43

EAPC ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $49,500.00

ECOLAB, INC. HEALTH SERVICES $157.49

EDWIN ALFREDO GALINDO-PINEDA IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $396.91

EMILY ANN ANDERSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $254.87

EMILY BETH ANDERSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $240.40

EMILY ELIZABETH HENRY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $412.05

ENGRAVER’S EDGE OTHER SUPPLIES $602.50

ERICA REANN MILLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $175.47

EVERBRIDGE INC SOFTWARE SUPPORT $5,300.00

EXPRESS PRODUCE LLC FOOD PURCHASES $51,878.73

FAITH CATHERINE STEVENS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $226.46

FAMILY CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS DUES & FEES $2,035.00

FEDEX POSTAGE $40.70

FOSS, ERIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $250.00

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS LLC OTHER SUPPLIES

BLDG REPAIR SUPPLIES $260.16

FRISBEE PLUMBING & HEATING CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $12,814.53

FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HOSA DUES & FEES $300.00

G&R CONTROLS INC BLDG REPAIR SUPPLIES $129.24

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTING INC FOOD PURCHASES $201.00

GOPHER NEW GENERAL EQUIPMENT $2,452.84

GORDON, CHAD E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $368.31

GRANT EDWARDS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $15.95

HANSEN, AL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $350.00

HEIDI MARIE STREIT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $216.14

HERLINDA L VAZQUEZ IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $838.97

HILLYARD OTHER SUPPLIES

EQUIPMENT REPAIR

WAREHOUSE INVENTORY $8,438.68

HOLLY JEAN GAGE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $104.99

HUFF CONSTRUCTION INC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS $100,000.00

HUNTERS POINTE SHOOTING COMPLEX LLC LAND & BUILDING RENTAL $1,417.99

HYVEE FOOD PURCHASES $5,396.50

INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,375.00

IRINA VLADIMIR CHEREDNIK IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $310.88

ISI LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $250.00

JACQUELINE KAY HENRIKSON-THOELKE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $210.72

JAIDYN HENSTRA IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $129.24

JAMES LOUIS NOLD ADMIN OUT DIST TRAVEL $100.30

JAMES RUSSELL FESTA IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $56.28

JAMESON L CLARKE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $120.06

JASON ERIC DYBSETTER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $252.26

JASON R RYGG IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $864.37

JAYMI N VANDEWATER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $101.30

JAY’S BODY SHOP REPAIR OF CARS AND TRUCKS $9,622.94

JD’S HOUSE OF TROPHIES OTHER SUPPLIES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,078.80

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL DUES & FEES $100.00

JENNIFER ANN EISELE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $148.20

JENNIFER DAWN CORNETT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $19.63

JENNIFER JEANE SAMMONS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $391.82

JENNY LEE REDD IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $78.66

JEREMY J QUAMEN SOFTWARE, VIDEOS, ETC. $113.58

JEREMY NORMAN HARRISON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $74.44

JESSICA ANN IERY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $193.03

JESSICA L HUBERT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $505.85

JILL LYNETTE LARSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $391.48

JILL SUZANNE BARRON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $62.78

JODI LYNN HAUGLAND TEACHER NEGOTIATED TRAVL $224.00

JOEL DAVID OPLAND SONNICHSEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $170.25

JOHN JOSEPH FULLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $209.04

JOLENE RAE KECKLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $791.81

JUSTIN JOSEPH GERAETS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1.88

KAITLYN BRIANNA BACKSTROM IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $181.50

KANDY ELAINE BAUDER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $336.07

KAPLAN EARLY LEARNING CO NEW GENERAL EQUIP - FED

OTHER SUPPLIES $9,167.05

KATHRYN TELSIE RICK IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $17.15

KATIE FIEGEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $858.00

KATY M HARTMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $333.39

KAYLA MARIE BANKS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $73.37

KAYLENE JUNE VAN-LINGEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $35.11

KERI LYNN MEYER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $110.42

KEVIN D WARNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $75.00

KIKI JEAN NELSEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $810.70

KIMBERELY DAWN ERTELT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $93.67

KIMBERLY KAYE JOHNSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $211.12

KLINE, RICK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $276.01

KNIFE RIVER UPKEEP OF GRNDS SUPPLIES $321.18

KOCH, ANDREA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $50.00

KRIER & BLAIN INC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS $3,000.00

KRISTA RAE PETERKA IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $102.04

KRISTIE LYNN RANDALL IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $336.61

KRISTINA IGOREVNA AVETISOVA IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $131.79

KRISTINE CAROL SMITH IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $123.01

LAURA ELIZABETH BIGGINS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $415.60

LENNOX SCHOOL DIST 41-4 MISCELLANEOUS $125,461.00

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL MISCELLANEOUS

DUES & FEES $5,525.00

LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $368.97

LISA ANN HOLTMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $219.09

LORI ANN WARNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $260.00

MAISYN LYNN MEIGS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $72.36

MARA DAWN COLTER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $90.92

MARIAN CAROLINE BECK IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $177.35

MARIANA MAUSS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $160.67

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $700.00

MARY CATHERINE LAWRENCE-THOMPSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $332.92

MECHELS, THOMAS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $141.89

MELANIE LEA SOPER TEACHER OUT DIST TRAVEL $28.00

MELISSA ANN FLANAGAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $282.27

MICHAEL B KOEPKE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $165.89

MICHAEL JERRY BORCHART IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $280.06

MICHEAL ERIC KROGH IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $905.51

MID AMERICAN ENERGY HEAT FOR BLDGS $21.71

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE

TELEPHONE $1,780.63

MIDWEST ALARM COMPANY INC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS $1,555.30

MIDWEST PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT REPAIR $1,404.16

MILLER, BRECK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $636.99

MILLER, DR. WARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,800.00

MRG HAUFF, LLC OTHER SUPPLIES $9,367.20

NALINI MAHARAJH IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $703.03

NANCY MARBACH EAST IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $349.07

NATASHA MAE LUCHTENBURG IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $208.04

NATL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE DUES & FEES $500.00

NEUHARTH, ERIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $198.00

NICHOLAS JOHN PERSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $563.94

NICOLE DEE SCHILMOELLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $243.14

NICOLE MARIE LANNING IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $78.66

NICOLE RAE FREEMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1,008.15

NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE OTHER SUPPLIES $2,357.07

PAIGE CAIN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $106.60

PAIGE KATHRYN LANGE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $187.40

PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO FOOD PURCHASES $10,961.10

PATRICIA ANN NELSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $383.98

PATRICK D PURDY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $162.34

PAYNE, BEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $189.82

PERFORM BETTER OTHER SUPPLIES $2,355.15

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $10,773.86

PHYLLIS A FLASKEY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $62.71

PLATT, JIM PARENT MILEAGE $134.00

POPPLERS MUSIC STORE INC EQUIPMENT REPAIR

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $2,560.76

RAQUEL AUDREY VANDEN-BOSCH TEACHER OUT DIST TRAVEL $652.23

REBECCA JEAN WHITLOCK IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $234.77

REBECCA LEE ARNETT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $294.93

REDLINGER BROS. PLUMBING & HEATING BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS $28,970.00

RENAE DAWN PEYTON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $22.78

RENEE TOMIE KRACHT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $42.88

RICHARD MARTIN HIATT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $590.27

RITA MARIE EGGERT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $200.26

ROCHELLE D HOLLOWAY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $225.66

ROMANA TODOROVIC IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $176.01

ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL DUES & FEES $200.00

ROSA OSORIO-DUARTE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $480.39

S & B JOHNSTON PAINTING BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS $1,900.00

S.D. HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY ASSOC PERIODICALS & SUBSCRIPTNS $264.00

S.D. TRUCKING ASSOC ADVERTISING $98.00

SAMANTHA KATHRYN RATZLOFF IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $798.57

SAMANTHA LEE BONN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $103.92

SAMANTHA M LUTTMANN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $227.80

SARAH JANE BURKETT IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $321.47

SCALE CENTER INC OTHER REPAIR & MAINT $275.00

SCHMID, ERIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $90.00

SCHOOL BUS INC BUS TRANSPORTATION

EXPRESS SHUTTLE

BUS AIDES $55,702.38

SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC WAREHOUSE INVENTORY $288.00

SCHOOLHOUSE OUTFITTERS LLC CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $169.10

SCOTT ALLAN SWALVE IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $379.89

SETH JAMES MULLER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $118.72

SF WESTERN CENTER, LLC LAND & BUILDING RENTAL $6,491.89

SHANE E MACKLIN TEACHER OUT DIST TRAVEL $142.00

SHARI ANN KVISTERO IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $793.41

SHAUN W GROEN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $394.23

SHAY ELIZABETH NACKERUD-KNUTSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $346.93

SHEENA MARIE WATKINS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $157.85

SHELLEY JO ANDERSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1,328.81

SISSON PRINTING INC PRINTING $4,822.95

SOLVENTUM US LLC SOFTWARE, VIDEOS, ETC. $5,483.37

SORENSON, NATALIE M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $376.00

SOUTH DAKOTA GFP LAND & BUILDING RENTAL $270.00

SOUTHEAST TECH FOOD PURCHASES $1,196.00

SPORT BOWL INC FIELD TRIPS $500.00

ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY DUES & FEES $10,455.00

STAPLES INC WAREHOUSE INVENTORY $2,230.50

STEVE WEISS MUSIC INC CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $805.35

SUNSHINE FOODS/TONYS CATERING FOOD PURCHASES $1,495.00

SUSAN B ANTHONY ELEMENTARY LAND & BUILDING RENTAL $720.00

SUSAN KATHLEEN SEMERAD IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $567.22

SUSAN M DOTY IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $266.26

SYDNEY MARIE-SPENCER JONES IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $580.96

TAMMY JO SWEETER IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $180.10

TARA BRIDGET HINZMAN IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $54.40

TARRAH JO OLSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $101.30

TERRY LYNNE DEMARS IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $124.22

THE ICE CREAM TRUCK - SDSU ICE CREA FOOD PURCHASES $388.69

THOMAS TROY ANDERSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $294.93

TIM L RECK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $250.00

TOPSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS $84,308.64

TRACEY L BOLL IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $786.11

TRACI LOU SWANSON IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $1,091.36

TRACY LYNN ROSENBAUM IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $26.87

TRANE COMPANY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS

NEW GENERAL EQUIPMENT $8,290.15

TSC SOFTBALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $600.00

TWO WAY SOLUTIONS INC OTHER EQUIPMENT (NON-CAP) $386.94

UNIV OF SIOUX FALLS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $945.00

UNIV OF SOUTH DAKOTA DUES & FEES $4,356.90

UPS POSTAGE $540.11

WAMDA AWADELKARIM ELHAG IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $677.10

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MISCELLANEOUS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DUES & FEES $1,790.00

WASTE MANAGEMENT SANITARY SERVICES $30,332.81

WENDY J ROSALES-CORADO IN-DISTRICT MILEAGE $32.76

WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC HEAT FOR BLDGS $7,133.59

WOW ENTERTAINMENT INC EQUIPMENT RENTAL $600.00

XCEL ENERGY ELECTRICITY $116,646.79

YOUNG, NORAH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $150.00

$1,290,640.54

Authorization and Ratifications

B1. Disposal of School District Property

Authorizing the disposal of surplus property by distributing to children or giving to a nonprofit benevolent organization for their use and/or disposal, to sell at private sale, public auction, or sealed bids or to dispose of, in accordance with SDCL §6-13-1, as follows:

Item No. Description Location Appraisers Appraised Value Property File No.

a. 4 Bose Speaker

Sets, 1 Technica,

1 Cassette Deck, 1

CD Player, 1 Stereo

Receiver

Rosa Parks Elementary School

Ashley Fink

Rachel Schuldt

Erin Hendricks $0 2026-048

b. 20 Video Walls Washington High School

Karla Chiarello

Elizabeth Archer

Chris Jacobson $0 2026-049

1 ¾ Cello,

1 ¼ Bass

Whittier Middle School Shannon Abels

Tom Breen

Mia Strassburg $0 2026-050

c. 1 Filing Cabinet

Laura B. Anderson Elementary School

Liane Effinger

Wade Helleson

Chris Bierle $0 2026-051

d. 34 Speech Books,

23 Text Books

Roosevelt High School

Matt Okerlund

Sarah Fink

Melissa Sherman $0 2026-052

e. 1 iPod Nano,

13 iPod Touch

Roosevelt High School

Clay Bleeker

Lauren Meyers

Dawn Helbusch $0 2026-053

f. 350 Damaged

Books

Sotomayor Elementary School

Montserrat Moreno

Rosa Riobo

Tomas Peterson $0 2026-054

g. 29 Text Books

Sotomayor Elementary School

Mary Boen

Carolin Witte

Mariana Mauss $0 2026-055

h. 50 Headphones,

1 RCA Sound

System

Lincoln High School

Denise Wallenstein

Chris Moneke

Elizabeth Bratton $0 2026-056

B1. Disposal of School District Property (continued)

Authorizing the disposal of surplus property by distributing to children or giving to a nonprofit benevolent organization for their use and/or disposal, to sell at private sale, public auction, or sealed bids or to dispose of, in accordance with SDCL §6-13-1, as follows:

Item No. Description Location Appraisers Appraised Value Property File No.

i. 10 Radios, 11

Radio Chargers Discovery

Elementary

School Stacy Gross

Angie Klopstad

Gina Mees $0 2026-057

j. 1 Beldin Upright

Piano Washington

High School Chris Jacobson

Karla Chiarello

Terry Kenny $0 2026-058

k. 1 High Jump Mat,

5 Floor Mats, 2

2 Blow-Up Foam Pits,

1 Carpet Floor Covering Washington

High School Nate Malchow

Robert Siverston

Jeff Tobias $0 2026-059

l. 1 Metal Storage

Cabinet Lincoln High

School Danyelle Brown

Steve Powderly

Nicole Kurkierewicz $0 2026-060

m. 31 Triple Beam

Balance Scales Memorial Middle

School Rebecca Ideker

Brittney House

Kris Dougherty $0 2026-061

n. 1 Changing Table,

2 Wooden Teacher

Desks, 1 Couch Roosevelt High

School Hunter Hourscht

Ken Newell

Dawn Hemmelman $0 2026-062

o. 10 Lunch Trays,

10 Lids, 25 Pans Edison Middle

School Marlys Lindner

Bernadette Clark

Esmeralda Gonzales $0 2026-063

p. 3 Lunch Trays,

11 Misc. Kitchen

Items Patrick Henry

Middle School Maria Haro

Jessica Iery

Cydney Stenzel $0 2026-064

q. 87 Lunch Trays,

11 Misc. Kitchen

Items Memorial

Middle School Maria Haro

Jessica Iery

Cydney Stenzel $0 2026-065

r. 25 Lunch Trays,

10 Pans, 14 Misc.

Kitchen Items Ben Reifel

Middle School Maria Haro

Jessica Iery

Cydney Stenzel $0 2026-066

s. 29 Lunch Trays,

5 Pans, 9 Plastic

Containers, 2

Battery Packs Washington

High School Maria Haro

Jessica Iery

Cydney Stenzel $0 2026-067

t. 49 Curriculum CD’s Hayward

Elementary

School Cindy Srstka

Ashley Allington

Krystal DeShane $0 2026-068

u. 1 CTE House CTE Lynn Reding

Don Ryswyk

Renae Oines $240,000 2026-069

v. 286 Old Text

Books R.F. Pettigrew

Elementary

School Katie Mashek

Steve Uphoff

Stephanie Baxa $0 2026-070-2026-072

w. 55 Text Books,

7 Book Shelves,

3 Walkie Talkies,

1 Headphones JFK Elementary

School Joyce Loudenslager

Alissa Hoekstra

Cory Hartmann $0 2026-073

x. 1 ¾ Violin, 2 ¾

Cellos, 1 1/8 Bass,

1 13” Viola, 1 Alto

Saxophone, 2 Trombones, Edison Middle

School Shannon Abels

Emily Deinken

Amber Sundvold $0 2026-074

1 Cornet, 1 Flute, 1 Karaoke Device,

1 Pair Timpani Drums y. 2 Yamaha

Keyboards Whittier Middle

School Megan Hamilton

Faith Stevens

Anna Hakeman $0 2026-075

z. 1 ¾ Cello,

1 ¾ Violin Laura B. Anderson

Elementary

School Shannon Abels

Audrey O’Connor

Stacey Klatt $0 2026-076

aa. 1,703 Misc. Books,

9 Misc. Games Roosevelt High

School Sydney Duncan

Kendra Hemmelman

Marita Kendig

Amy Larsen

Jessica Quaill $0 2026-077

B2. Approval of Purchase Orders

Authorizing the Business Manager to issue Purchase Order(s) requiring additional approval of the School Board in accordance with Action 39790.C21, adopted 7/14/25, as follows:

P O No. Vendor Description Total Cost

a. S2700131 Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.

Tableau Cloud and Visualization Library for Data Service

$111,439.85

b. S2700107 Imagine Learning, Inc. Traverse Economics Curriculum For Curriculum Services

$178,655.00

B3. Approval of Contracts

Authorizing the President and Business Manager to enter into and execute contracts, for and on behalf of the District, as follows:

CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACTOR PROJECT COST

a. 26-048A/B Marge Stoterau (A) & Becky Mohr (B) Consultants

4 Year-ELA Literacy Grant Monitoring Services

$54,250.00

Approving financial transactions (see MRF #19981 on file in the Finance Office for reference purposes).

D. Accepting the K-12 Personnel Report, as follows:

D1.. RESIGNATIONS. Accepting the resignation of School District Personnel as of the effective date indicated, the personnel having been previously employed by Board Action, as follows:

Name Location/Position Effective Date

Employment Contract

Slenk, Madison Garfield/School-Home Liaison 05/21/26

Employment Contract, hourly

Buettner III, Gerald RHS/School Student Support 05/20/26

Teacher

Osterberg, Jill Lowell/Success Coordinator 05/21/26

Zangara, Rebecca Eugene Field/1st Grade 05/21/26

Child Nutrition

Knouse, Lilawattie* PHMS/General Worker 05/21/26

Clerical

Bruneau, Emily LHS/Receptionist 04/02/26

Community Learning Center

Hughes, Brian JFK/Coordinator 05/21/26

Custodian

Olson, Douglas CTE/MS Custodian 06/24/26

Education Support Professional

Andresen, Macy A Sullivan/Early Childhood 05/19/26

Flynn, Susan A Sullivan/Early Childhood Ext. Day 05/20/26

Guadamud Acuna, Luisana S Sotomayor/Special Education 05/20/26

Keller, Abigail JFK/Special Education Rise 05/20/26

Ludlow, Andrea Axtell MS/Special Education Behavior 05/20/26

Maxwell, Carly EMS/Special Education 05/20/26

Mercado-Vega, Orlando WMS/English Learner 05/20/26

Nuno, Alanis JHS/Special Education Rise 05/20/26

Peterson, Ane Garfield/Early Childhood 05/19/26

Education Support Professional w/o Benefits

Matrisciano, Anna JFK/Over-enrollment 05/20/26

Specialist

James, Brian WHS/Behavior Facilitator 05/20/26

*Retired

D2. CHANGE OF STATUS

Name Delete Add

Teacher

Andersen, Max D Wide/Substitute

$160.00/day Terry Redlin/SFEA

Physical Education

FTE 1.0

$53,981.00

Eff. 08/10/26

Hajek, Dexter D Wide/Substitute

Teacher

$160.00/hr RHS/SFEA

Math

FTE 1.0

$53,981.00

Eff. 08/10/26

Ortman, Derrick D Wide/Substitute

$160.00/hr MMS/SFEA

Science

FTE 1.0

$58,432.00

Eff. 08/10/26

Clerical

Outland, Grace Hawthorne/ESP

Library

FTE .625

$18.82/hr PHMS/Clerical

Library

FTE 1.0

$18.93/hr

Eff. 08/05/26

Custodian

Garcia-Morales, Carla WHS/HS

$20.09/hr WHS/HS

$20.45/hr

Eff. 05/26/26

Magar, Krishna RHS/HS Custodian

$20.09/hr CTE/MS Custodian

$20.95/hr

Eff. 05/27/26

Sterrett, Ronald OPS/Roving Custodian

$26.31/hr Hayward/Elem. Custodian

$27.04/hr

Eff. 06/01/26

Education Support Professional

Charkravarty, Debarati D Wide/Substitute

Teacher

$160.00/day H Dunn/ESP

Special Education

FTE .78125

$18.42/hr

Eff. 08/13/26

McConnell, Amanda D Wide/Substitute

Teacher

$160.00/day H Dunn/ESP

Special Education

FTE .84375

$18.42/hr

Eff. 08/13/26

Specialist

Dunbar, Grant Structured Teach/SFEA

Special Education

$54,960.00 Community Campus/SPEC

Transition Behavior Spec.

$39.71/hr

Eff. 08/20/26

Goodell, Carson Bridges H Mann/ESP

FTE .90

$20.82/hr Bridges H Mann/ SPEC

SpEd Behavior

Behavior Facilitator

FTE 1.0

$26.43/hr

Eff. 08/20/26

Pederson, Morgan BRMS/ESP

SpEd Rise

FTE .875

$20.82/hr C Campus/ SPEC

Transition Community Fac.

FTE .96875

$23.62/hr

Eff. 08/20/26

D3. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Name Location/Position Effective Date Actual Pay

Executive Administrator

Amending Action 39931.F, adopted on April 13, 2026, as it pertains to Matt Flett, by removing the entry from the “Employment Recommendations” section (Finance/Business Manager). Mr. Flett has withdrawn his acceptance and will not be assuming these duties.

Kerkhove, Cameron Finance/Business Manager 07/01/26 $175,811.00

Teacher

Baszler, Courtney PHMS/Special Education 08/10/26 $58,432.00

Bonser, Kellie M LeBeau/Special Education 08/10/26 53,981.00

Buitrago, Harold S Sotomayor/Spanish Immersion 08/10/26 59,600.00

Lux, Jasmine PHMS/Science 08/10/26 53,981.00

Patterson, Edward R Frost/Orchestra 08/10/26 43,184.80

Tolzin, Micah Axtell MS/Special Education 08/10/26 59,600.00

Child Nutrition Summer Worker, per hour

Haro, Maria Clerical 05/21/26 $22.91

Iery, Jessica Specialist 08/03/26 24.65

Nelson, Katherine Central/General Worker 05/28/26 18.22

Nelson, Katherine Central/General Worker 07/01/26 18.72

Nowotny, Connie Clerical 05/21/26 19.41

Anne Sullivan Federal Programs: Title I Summer School, per hour

Bhujel, Dil Education Support Professional 06/01/26 $21.09

Coufal, Lori Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Cunningham, Darcy Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Jennings, Lisa Clerical 06/01/26 27.04

Lovro, Brooke Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Yee, Sarah Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Zimmerman, Samantha Education Support Professional 06/01/26 18.52

Cleveland Elementary Federal Programs: Title I Summer School, per hour

Anderson, Darla Clerical 06/01/26 $23.80

Bjordal, Morgan Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Buttke, Pamela Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Heberling, Lori Education Support Professional 06/01/26 18.52

Steever, Amanda Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Torres-McEliece, Alicya Education Support Professional 06/01/26 18.12

Whealy, Marissa Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Garfield Elementary Federal Programs: Title I Summer School, per hour

Bravo, Jessica Education Support Professional 06/01/26 $19.51

Faris, Hannah Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Knight, Emily Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Peterson, Sarah Education Support Professional 06/01/26 19.31

Reich, Lona Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Schildhauer, Danielle Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Sehr, Sally Clerical 06/01/26 23.74

Harvey Dunn Summer Extended School Year, per hour

Wolf, Ameina Education Support Professional 06/08/26 $20.32

Wolf, Ameina Education Support Professional 07/01/26 20.82

Alvarez, Nilda Education Support Professional 06/08/26 20.12

Alvarez, Nilda Education Support Professional 07/01/26 20.42

Hawthorne Elementary Federal Programs: Title I Summer School, per hour

Bogue, Jennifer Teacher 06/01/26 $30.96

Harty, Wendy Education Support Professional 06/01/26 19.11

Kenney, Allison Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Wilson, Michelle Clerical 06/01/26 27.04

John Harris Summer CLC, per hour

Boe, Allison Coordinator 05/14/26 $27.55

Boe, Allison Coordinator 07/01/26 28.03

Jamison, Joseph Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 16.22

Jamison, Joseph Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 16.68

Lemke, Sharifah Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 18.83

Lemke, Sharifah Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 19.18

Roman, Taylor Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 16.22

Roman, Taylor Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 16.68

Laura Wilder Summer CLC, per hour

Alba, Sofia Youth Development Specialist 06/14/26 $16.38

Alba, Sofia Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 16.85

Anduce, Noemi Coordinator 06/14/26 24.01

Anduce, Noemi Coordinator 07/01/26 24.43

Longendyke, Pamela Youth Development Specialist 06/14/26 17.74

Longendyke, Pamela Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 18.25

McCormick, Jessica Coordinator 06/14/26 24.01

McCormick, Jessica Coordinator 07/01/26 24.43

Learning Lab/Birth to Three Summer School, per hour

Clark, Kimberly Birth-3 Teacher 06//01/26 $30.96

Clark, Kimberly Birth-3 Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Dobrenski, Denise Birth-3Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Dobrenski, Denise Birth-3Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Edwards, Amie EC SpEd Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Edwards, Amie EC SpEd Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Garr, Christine Birth-3 Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Garr, Christine Birth-3 Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Gullickson, Tonya Birth-3 Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Gullickson, Tonya Birth-3 Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Kautz, Malory EC SpEd Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Kautz, Malory EC SpEd Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Kurtz, Devin Birth-3 Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Kurtz, Devin Birth-3 Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Schlim, Kristin Birth-3 Teacher 06/01/26 30.96

Schlim, Kristin Birth-3 Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Williams, Crystal Clerical 06/01/26 26.53

Williams, Crystal Clerical 07/01/26 27.23

Lincoln High School Summer Help, per hour

Engelland, Anne Teacher 05/22/26 $30.96

Engelland, Anne Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Munce, Wanetta Library ESP 07/01/26 22.41

Thompson, Marcia Teacher 05/22/26 30.96

Thompson, Marcia Teacher 07/01/26 31.27

Summer CLC, District Wide, per hour

Begic, Katie Substitute 05/18/26 $18.83

Begic, Katie Substitute 07/01/26 19.18

Cran, Melissa Substitute 05/14/26 18.83

Cran, Melissa Substitute 07/01/26 19.18

Dahl, Vicki Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 18.83

Dahl, Vicki Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 19.18

DeGuzman, Allan Substitute 05/23/26 20.00

Freeman, Dana Substitute 05/20/26 20.00

Groseth, Brooke Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 16.88

Groseth, Brooke Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 17.36

Hartmann, Cory Library 05/14/26 21.09

Hartmann, Cory Library 07/01/26 21.44

Holinka, Kaitlin Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 $17.39

Holinka, Kaitlin Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 17.89

Kenobbie, Lacy Substitute 05/15/26 18.83

Kenobbie, Lacy Substitute 07/01/26 19.18

Klopstad, Angela Library 05/14/26 23.09

Klopstad, Angela Library 07/01/26 23.32

Lutz, Haley Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 16.22

Lutz, Haley Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 16.68

Mager, Christy Substitute 05/16/26 18.83

Mager, Christy Substitute 07/01/26 $19.18

Miller, Alisa Substitute 05/25/26 20.00

Nelson, Jordana Substitute 05/21/26 20.00

Olson, Shelly Substitute 05/17/26 18.83

Olson, Shelly Substitute 07/01/26 19.18

Simmons, Pat Substitute 05/22/26 20.00

Sisk, Sally Substitute 05/24/26 20.00

Stearns, Lori Substitute 05/26/26 20.00

Stephenson, Lori Substitute 05/19/26 20.00

Storley, Krystal Library 05/14/26 20.30

Storley, Krystal Library 07/01/26 20.63

Sudbeck, Lynae Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 17.39

Sudbeck, Lynae Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 17.89

Truckenmiller, Ashley Coordinator 05/14/26 24.01

Truckenmiller, Ashley Coordinator 07/01/26 24.43

Terry Redlin Summer CLC, per hour

Jacobson, Shuree Youth Development Specialist 05/14/26 $16.38

Jacobson, Shuree Youth Development Specialist 07/01/26 16.85

Operational Services Summer Help, per hour

Frank, James D Wide 05/26/26 $19.21

Harelson, Lars D Wide 05/26/26 18.22

Jones, Ashley D Wide 05/26/26 18.22

Ketterling, Harmony D Wide 05/26/26 18.22

Matthies, Tad D Wide 05/26/26 18.22

Extra Duty/Extra Pay, lump sum

Patterson, Edward R Frost/Orchestra Director 08/20/26 $1,717.00

National Board Certification Stipend, lump sum

DeCosse, Summer Eugene Field A+ Elementary 05/29/26 $1,000.00

SFEA President 2026-2027, lump sum

Eckart, Timothy SFEA President 07/01/26 $18,250.35

Student Teacher Stipend, lump sum

Bielen, Kirsten Robert Frost 05/20/26 $125.00

Bjerke, Tanya Lincoln HS 05/20/26 125.00

Bleeker, Clay Roosevelt HS 05/20/26 250.00

Brosz, Sara Ben Reifel MS 05/20/26 250.00

Broyhill, Kayla Washington HS 05/20/26 250.00

Conrad, Robert Memorial MS 05/20/26 125.00

Decker, Nicole Roosevelt HS 05/20/26 125.00

Dejong, Erik Memorial MS 05/20/26 125.00

Eckart, Amy Lincoln HS 05/20/26 250.00

Frederick, Krista Jefferson HS 05/20/26 125.00

Hansen, Patty Memorial MS 05/20/26 250.00

Huck, Vicki Whittier MS 05/20/26 250.00

Jenkins, Samantha Challenge Center 05/21/26 300.00

Jensen, Mackenzie Robert Frost Elementary 05/20/26 250.00

Maschino, Heather Ben Reifel MS 05/20/26 $250.00

Mayer, Justin Roosevelt HS 05/20/26 125.00

Mayer, Michaela Washington HS 05/20/26 250.00

Mitchell, Christopher Memorial MS 05/20/26 250.00

Newborg, Ashley Edison MS 05/20/26 125.00

Oppold, Katy Rosa Parks Elementary 05/20/26 250.00

Thomas, Jillian Jefferson HS 05/20/26 250.00

Vandrongelen, Rebecca Ben Reifel MS 05/20/26 250.00

Wagenaar, Kerri Washington HS 05/20/26 250.00

D4. 2026-2027 STAFF

Name Salary

Teacher

Bergan, Shawn $55,702.40

Eckart, Timothy 66,333.00

Skarski, Sarah 47,289.92

D5. VOLUNTEERS

See MRF #19982

Action 39958

Daniel Conrad, Assistant Superintendent, presented the College and Career Access Update report as follows (MRF #19983):

The future is more certain for 220 recent high school graduates thanks to a collaboration between the Sioux Falls School District and the Promising Futures Fund. A pilot program during the 2025–26 school year called “College and Career Access” set out to increase post-secondary opportunities for students at Jefferson High School, particularly those from low-income households. Through a $400,000 investment, the program provided dedicated advisors to help students and families navigate college applications, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, military pathways, and workforce preparation.

During the pilot year, advisors met with seniors and supported students through Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion, college applications, job shadows, scholarships, and career readiness activities. The program’s success demonstrated the value of personalized student support and resulted in the development of a guidebook to expand the program districtwide.

The program’s early success and an incredible investment of $1,015,000 by Promising Futures Donors means the program can expand to all four Sioux Falls public high schools in 2026-27. Twelve college and career access advisors will continue focusing on reducing equity gaps and ensuring all students have access to college, technical education, military, and workforce opportunities after graduation.

A motion was made by Elizabeth Duffy and seconded by Gail Swenson four (4) votes “yes” on roll call acknowledging the College and Career Access Update report.

Action 39959

Daniel Conrad, Assistant Superintendent, presented the Sioux Falls School District Facilities Task Force Update report as follows (MRF #19984):

A 30-person task force, composed of a diverse cross-section of parents and community advocates and led by a facilitator of the Donovan Group, met four times to prioritize current and future facility needs as the Sioux Falls School District considers a possible bond referendum in the spring of 2027.

The School Board’s “charge” to the task force was to review city growth, school enrollment projections, and capital improvement needs, and to prioritize/rank 38 identified projects in order of need. Members toured Whittier, Ben Reifel, and Edison Middle Schools to better understand the scope and urgency of proposed projects. Through presentations, photos of school spaces, discussions, the tours, and collaborative evaluation exercises, members developed a deeper understanding of both the opportunities and challenges facing District facilities.

At the conclusion, members determined replacing Whittier Middle School and constructing a future elementary school on the west side of Sioux Falls should be the highest priorities for a future bond initiative. Additional priority projects include improvements in the areas of fine and performing arts at Edison and Patrick

Henry Middle Schools, drop-off lanes at several elementary schools, and District-wide security upgrades.

Throughout the process, Task Force members emphasized the importance of maintaining safe, functional, and future-ready learning environments while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers.

The next step includes the launch of a public survey and community listening sessions when additional feedback will be collected and considered. The task force will reconvene later in 2026 to make final recommendations to the School Board, at which time the Board will consider the possibility of asking taxpayers to approve a bond in April 2027.

A motion was made by Gail Swenson and seconded by Dawn Marie Johnson four (4) votes “yes” on roll call acknowledging the Sioux Falls School District Facilities Task Force Update report.

Action 39960

Becky Dorman, Senior Director of Human Resources, presented the Public Hearing for Application Waivers from Administrative Rules, as follows (MRF#19985):

The Sioux Falls School District is requesting to apply for waivers from the following administrative rules: South Dakota Administrative Rule 24:28:23:02. Kindergarten through Grade Four Endorsements; South Dakota Administrative Rule 24:43:02:08. Plan of Intent; and South Dakota Administrative Rule 24:28:14:01. Special Education Alternative Certificate.

24:28:23:02 Kindergarten through Grade Four Endorsements

For an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, the following kindergarten through grade four endorsements require completion of an elementary preparation program:

(1) Self-contained kindergarten through fourth grade;

(2) Kindergarten;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts endorsement;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Spanish Immersion Teacher Waiver Applications

The waiver applications will be submitted for teachers within the elementary Spanish Immersion Program who must add the Self-contained Kindergarten through Fourth Grade Endorsement to their South Dakota teaching permit after they have successfully completed both the pedagogy and content area state-designated Praxis exams. A list of these Spanish Immersion teachers is found on the next page. Name Spanish Immersion Location Assignment

Elkin Estiv Patino Sonia Sotomayor Elem 2nd grade

Maria Delgado Hayward Elem K

Aracel Majia Pereira Hayward Elem K

Myriam Romero Sonia Sotomayor Elem K

Katerin Arango Castillo Sonia Sotomayor Elem 3rd grade

Harold Buitrago Sonia Sotomayor Elem 1st grade

Oscar Hernandez Rosa Parks Elem 4th grade

Maria Toscano Sonia Sotomayor Elem K

24:43:02:08. Plan of Intent

Plan of Intent: Any district employing teachers who are non-certified or are serving outside of their current certification shall have on file with the Department of Education a plan of intent stating how the district intends to ensure that all teachers are serving on a valid certificate in their certified areas. The plan of intent must be fulfilled in one calendar year. The district may request a one-time, one-year extension to the duration of the plan of intent to be granted at the culmination of the first year of the plan of intent cycle.

The Sioux Falls School District employs the following educators in need of the Plan of Intent waiver to be granted an additional year to complete Plan of Intent requirements:

Name School Course Code Course Title

Carter Olson CTE Academy 17002 Construction Trades I

Carter Olson CTE Academy 17003 Construction Trades II

Christa Yoder Discovery Elementary 23008 5th Grade

Alejandro Torres Reyes Hayward Elementary 23006 3rd Grade

Viviana Valero-Valero Hayward Elementary 23007 4th Grade

Luz Lopez Hayward Elementary 23008 5th Grade

McKenzie Froiland Hayward Elementary 23008 5th Grade

Rafael Mejia Hayward Elementary 23008 5th Grade

Tana Clark Hayward Elementary 01508 English Language Learner

Davyd Labata Jefferson High School 20110 ATV/Small Engine Mechanics

James Cutshaw Jefferson High School 19262 Personal Finance

Emmala Gunnare LBA Elementary 25000 Ages 3-5 Special Education

Manuel Pereira Nogueira Lincoln High School 24060 Spanish Literature

Manuel Pereira Nogueira Lincoln High School 24055 Spanish IV

Mia Becic Lincoln High School 03159 Physical Science

Melissa Raak Lowell Elementary 01508 English Language Learner

Siriphone Vilayphone Lowell Elementary 25100 K-12 Special Education

Lori Pokela Memorial Middle School 01049 Grades 5-8 Reading

Rebecca Roberts Patrick Henry Middle School 21050 Exploring STEM in CTE

Stephanie Hackett Patrick Henry Middle School 01037 Grades 5-8 Language Arts

Stephanie Hackett Patrick Henry Middle School 02039 Grades 5-8 Math

Blake Bradfield Roosevelt High School 01068 Corrective Reading

Gregory Anderson Roosevelt High School 04001 World Geography

Kendra Hemmelman Roosevelt High School 02001 Informal Math

Lora Clark Roosevelt High School 02002 General Math

Nicole Fette Roosevelt High School 11101 Journalism

Alejandra Suaza Pineda Rosa Parks Elementary 23008 5th Grade

Elkin Estiv Patino Sonia Sotomayor Elem. 23005 2nd Grade

Maria Toscano Sonia Sotomayor Elem. 23004 1st Grade

James Johnikin Washington High School 04001 World Geography

Jan Rataj Washington High School 01008 English as a Second Language

January Eckstaine Washington High School 03159 Physical Science

Layne Uecker Washington High School 11101 Journalism

Melinda Rezac Washington High School 03052 Biology-Advanced Studies

Michaela Mayer Washington High School 04254 Psychology

Travis Kaiser Washington High School 03051 Biology

Valerie VanHeuveln Washington High School 05160 Printmaking/Graphics

24:28:14:01. Special education alternative certificate.

An applicant for a special education alternative certificate may teach early childhood special education or K-12 special education while pursuing the special education alternative certificate.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

The Sioux Falls School District is requesting to apply for waivers from the South Dakota Administrative Rules 24:28:14:02 (1) & (2).

24:28:14:02. General requirements. The applicant shall:

(1) Have a valid professional or advanced teaching certificate;

(2) Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience within the past five years;

(3) Be employed as a special education teacher by a school district or department-

accredited school that meets the requirements of § 24:28:14:08; and

(4) Complete a minimum of 60 minutes of suicide awareness and prevention training if

an approved training has not been submitted within the previous year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Specific teachers and waiver requests are as follows:

Name School Course Code Course Title

Siriphone Vilayphone Lowell Elementary 25100 K-12 Special Education

Emmala Gunnare LBA Elementary 25000 Ages 3-5 Special Education

Chloe Murray Cleveland Elementary 25000 Ages 3-5 Special Education

Bailey Jongejeugd Ben Reifel Middle School 25100 K-12 Special Education

Misty Johnson Garfield Elementary 25000 Ages 3-5 Special Education

Callista Kroon Cleveland Elementary 25000 Ages 3-5 Special Education

A motion was made by Gail Swenson and seconded by Dawn Marie Johnson four (4) votes “yes” on roll call acknowledging the Public Hearing for Application Waivers from Administrative Rules.

Action 39961

A motion was made by Elizabeth Duffy and seconded by Gail Swenson, four (4) votes “yes” on roll call approving the review of policies and/or revision of regulations (see MRF #19986) as follows:

EEAG - Student Transportation in Private Vehicles – update reporting, insurance, and license

EEBA - School-Owned Vehicles – update reporting, insurance, and license

EEBB - Use of Private Vehicles on School Business – update reporting, insurance, and license

EGA - Communication Services – update language

IHCA/IHCA-R - Summer Instructional Programs – update language

IIB - Class Size – no changes

IJNDC/IJNDC-R - Acceptable and Ethical Use of Technology Resources – update language

IKA/IKA-R - Grading and Recovery System – update to current practice

JCA/JCA-R - Assignment of Students to School, Open Enrollment and Nonresident Students –lower class capacity at elementary

JEB - Entrance Age Requirements – no changes

JEBA – minor language change

JG - Assignment to Classes and Grade Levels – no changes

JLCD/JLCD-R - Medication Administration – update for law change

JQ/JQ-R - Student Fees Fines and Charges – update to account for one-to-one devices

KED/KED-R - Public Concerns and Complaints-Programs for Students with Disabilities – no

Changes

The School Board was at ease prior to an executive session.

Action 39962

A motion was made by Gail Swenson and seconded by Elizabeth Duffy, four (4) votes “yes” on roll call, authorizing an executive session of the School Board to discuss preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee representatives, all in accordance with SDCL §1-25-2 (4). The School Board, thereupon went into executive session at 6:46 p.m. The board exited the executive session at 7:11 p.m.

Action 39963

A motion was made by Dawn Marie Johnson and seconded by Elizabeth Duffy, four (4) votes “yes” on roll call, authorizing an executive session of the School Board to consult with legal counsel or review communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters, all in accordance with SDCL §1-25-2 (3). The School Board, thereupon went into executive session at 7:12 p.m. The board exited the executive session at 7:37 p.m.

Action 39964

On motion by Gail Swenson and seconded by Elizabeth Duffy four (4) votes “yes” on roll call, the School Board adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

NAN KELLY

School Board President

TODD VIK

Business Manager

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HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Harrisburg Heritage Tiger Learning Center Modifications project will be received by Jennifer Conway, Director of Finance, on behalf of the Harrisburg School District at the Harrisburg Heritage Building Community Room, located at 200 East Willow Street, Harrisburg, South Dakota 57032, until June 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bids will be publicly opened, read, and tabulated at 2:00 PM of said day in the Community Room. Bids will be presented to the Harrisburg School Board at a School Board meeting on June 22, 2026, in accordance with Board policy. All bids shall be made in accordance with forms and specifications attached to and made a part of the proposed contract documents. Contract documents and Specifications have been placed on file at Architecture Incorporated, 415 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls SD, 57104, and may be examined and be obtained at the office of Architecture Incorporated. Inquiries should be sent to stevejastram@architectureinc.com. Bids and contracts shall be made in accordance with and subject to SDCL 5-18A, 5-18B, 5-18C, 5-18D, 5-21, 5-22 and the provisions set forth in the specifications. The Harrisburg School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, and to waive any irregularities.

All bid envelopes should be clearly marked “Harrisburg Heritage Tiger Learning Center Modifications Project” and be to the attention of the Director of Finance Jennifer Conway, Harrisburg School District 41-2, PO Box 187, 200 E Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD 57032-0187.

Jennifer Conway

Director of Finance

605-743-2567

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MINNEHAHA COUNTY

PUBLISH: June 12 & June 19, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
DITCH #2 WORK

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held at the Baltic High School located at 1 Bulldog Ave, Baltic, SD 57003, between 6:00 and 7:30 pm on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss modeled options for work on Ditch #2, which begins at the intersection of 249th Street and 473rd Avenue and travels south roughly 3.5 miles before it reconnects to the Big Sioux River.

Meeting Assistance: Accommodations for the meeting will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Minnehaha County Highway Department at (605) 367-4316 (voice or TDD) 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Dated this ___ day of June, 2026.

County Auditor:__________

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026

Call to Order

The Minnehaha County Commission convened at 9:00 AM on June 8, 2026, as the Primary Election Canvassing Board. Board Members present were: Commissioner Beninga, Alex Jensen (representing Commissioner Karsky), Jeff Barth (representing Commissioner Bleyenberg), Jim Stalzer (representing Commissioner Heisey), and Curt Soehl (representing Commissioner Kippley). Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney.

Chair Pro Tem Beninga called the meeting to order.

Pledge of Allegiance

SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA:

Consider a Motion to Approve the Agenda

Motion by Soehl, seconded by Stalzer, to approve the agenda. 5 ayes

Canvassing Board Representatives Filed with the Auditor Pursuant to SDCL 12-20-36

Chair Pro Tem Beninga provided a brief explanation of SDCL 12-30-36 regarding the Canvassing Board Representatives filed with the Auditor.

Consider a Motion to Certify the Results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election Canvass

Leah Anderson, Auditor, presented the 2026 Primary Election Results. The Canvassing Board conducted a detailed comparison of the election returns and certificate of provisional ballot count to the abstract presented by Auditor Anderson. No discrepancies were found.

MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Barth, to Certify the Results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election Canvass. By roll call vote: 5 ayes

Selection of Precincts and Contests for the Post-Election Audit Pursuant to SDCL 12-17B-20

Leah Anderson, Auditor, conducted the selection of precincts and contests for the Post-Election Audit pursuant to SDCL 12-17B-20. The post-election audit will consist of the following precincts: VP-01, 05-22, VP-03, 05-02, and 03-15; and the following contests: United States Representative (all precincts), School Board Member Sioux Falls School District 49-5 (precincts 05-22, 05-02, 03-15), and Register of Deeds (VP-01 and VP-03).

Canvas Board Member Comments

Canvass Board Member Barth spoke about the challenges with the Administration building for election night activities.

Canvass Board Chair Beninga thanked all of the volunteers and Auditor’s Office staff for the work on Election Day.

Adjournment

MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Barth, to Adjourn at 9:52 a.m. 5 ayes.

The Commission acting as the Canvassing Board adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION

Gerald Beninga, Chair Pro Tem

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026

Call to Order

The Minnehaha County Commission convened at 9:00 AM on June 9, 2026, pursuant to adjournment on June 8, 2026. Commissioners present were: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, 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.

Pledge of Allegiance

Routine Business

Consider a Motion to Approve the Agenda

Motion by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes

Consent Agenda

MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Bleyenberg to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Approve the Minutes of May 26, 2026

Approve the Joint Sioux Falls Minutes of May 26, 2026

Bills to be Paid $3,287,368.74

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LAUGHLIN LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $502, LEWIS DRUGS INC Pharmacies $3579.41, LG EVERIST INC Bridge Repair & Maintenance $780.51, LIFT PRO EQUIPMENT Other Repairs $1221.18, LISA CARLSON REPORTI Court Reporters $53.9, LOCKWOOD & ZAHRBOCK Child Defense Attorney $829.6, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $618, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3420, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Evening Report Center $7977.71, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Shelter Care/Reception Center $113146.32, MAC’S HARDWARE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $6.18, MARK LEE Sign Deposits $50, MARSH & MCLENNAN LLC Notary Exp $50, MAYER, MICHAEL P Uniform Allowance $139.96, MEADOWLAND APARTMENT Welfare Rent $700, MENARD INC Bridge Repair & Maintenance $105.84, MENARD INC Building Repairs & Maintenance $266.38, MENARD INC Program Activities $478.59, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $1997.48, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Subscriptions $81.65, MIDSTATES UNIFORM & Office Supplies $133.95, MIDSTATES UNIFORM & Uniform Allowance $162.16, MIDWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $30803.39, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Water - Sewer $70, MINNEHAHA CONSERVATI Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $302.8, MINNEHAHA COUNTY Other Supplies $165, MYERS & BILLION LLP Attorney Fees $683.2, MYRL & ROYS PAVING I Bridge Repair & Maintenance $695.54, MYRL & ROYS PAVING I Road Maint & Material $909.14, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $160.43, NATIONAL CREMATION Burials $2000, NEWMAN SIGNS INC Sign Supply Inventory $1851.36, NOVAK Office Supplies $35.85, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Bridge Repair & Maintenance $47.49, OAKWOOD ESTATES Welfare Rent $286.87, OFFICE DEPOT INC Data Processing Supplies $167.89, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Child Defense Attorney $9068.37, OLSON OIL CO. Automotive/Small Equipment $87.23, OLSON, DAWN Court Reporters $1633.35, OLSON, ROBERT Taxable Meal Allowances $14, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Automotive/Small Equipment $48.69, OSBORN, ROXANE R Court Reporters $5587.18, PALLUCK, ETHAN Extradition & Evidence $102, PAULY JAIL BUILDING JDC Maintenance $3073, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Inmate Supplies $1425.44, PICTOMETRY INTERNATI Professional Services $71331.66, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $2000, POINT GUARD Welfare Rent $665, PRECISE MRM LLC Software $460, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4500, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $555.68, QUALSETH, RYAN Investigators Expenses $55.3, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $-6.18, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $188.67, RED WING OF SIOUX FA Special Projects $175, RED WING OF SIOUX FA Uniform Allowance $135.99, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $29157.7, RIDGEVIEW EAST TOWNH Welfare Rent $897.65, RISTY, MAXINE J Court Reporters $1342.6, RIVER TOWER APARTMEN Welfare Rent $700, ROEMEN’S AUTOMOTIVE Gas Oil & Diesel $81.96, ROTOROOTER Hwy Shop Repairs & Maintenance $812, ROTOROOTER Outside Repair $916, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Special Projects $119.99, SAFE HOME LTD PTNRSH Rent Subsidies $7342, SALBERG, AARON DEAN Attorney Fees $5524.8, SALBERG, AARON DEAN Child Defense Attorney $549, SAMP, ROLLYN H Attorney Fees $1217.6, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Other Supplies $107.4, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Professional Services $269.5, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $1369, SANFORD CLINIC Miscellaneous Expense $60, SANFORD CLINIC Professional Services $114.16, SD SHERIFFS ASSOC Professional Services $880, SHAWN LENSING Sign Deposits $50, SILVER VALLEY STORAG Welfare Rent $700, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Fairground Facility Rent $3000, SIOUX FALLS CITY Gas Oil & Diesel $438.79, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $358349.44, SIOUX FALLS CITY Parking $6429.68, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $876.78, SIOUX FALLS MINISTRY Welfare Rent $1382, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Electricity $484.82, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY HS Donations $330, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Tea-Ellis Range $132.13, SKORCZEWSKI, JENA Court Reporters $106.25, SOUTH HAMPTON LLC Welfare Rent $695, ST FRANCIS HOUSE Motels $1350, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $11907.87, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $2316.75, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Extension Background Checks $917, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Notary Exp $30, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Printing/Forms $606.9, STEWART TITLE COMPAN Professional Services $1500, STONEYCREEKPEN Welfare Rent $900, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $124.99, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $77886.94, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $2908.67, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $589.95, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $6342.61, SUNNYCREST VILLAGE Welfare Rent $250, SUNSET LAW ENFORCEME Ammunition $6996.5, SURAJ CHHETRI Extradition & Evidence $102, TENNANT SALES AND SE Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $213.2, TERRONES, JARED Investigators Expenses $149.8, THE COUNSELING CAFE Psych Evals $1523.2, THE MIGHTY BOWTONES Program Activities $1750, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $1524.69, TONY BARES Sign Deposits $50, TRANE Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $1317.49, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $127.17, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $6086, TRINITY POINT Welfare Rent $900, TURNWELL MENTAL HEAL Professional Services $3359, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment $106.93, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $445.95, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $3638, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $1800, TZADIK TAYLORS PLACE Welfare Rent $675, TZADIK WOODLAKE Welfare Rent $329.5, ULTEIG ENGINEERS INC Architects & Engineers $8342, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Bond Interest $1821874.38, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash w/ Trustee 2023A $-1233.41, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash w/Trustee 2020A $-248.78, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash With Trustee $-1988.39, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Trust-Administration Fees $2000, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $33.98, US FOODS INC Professional Services $1749.24, VB FALLS TERRACE Welfare Rent $450, VERIZON CONNECT FLEE Subscriptions $478.5, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $114, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WESTWOOD LIMITED PAR Welfare Rent $1000, WHOLLY BALLS! LLC Store Inventory $103.68, WILLOWS EDGE Welfare Rent $700, WURTZ, RYLIE Education & Training $85.25, WYNN REALTY LLC Welfare Rent $500, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $48013.88, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $18.25, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $3545.75, YANKTON COUNTY Attorney Fees $50, YMCA Welfare Rent $1360.

May 2026 Commission Salaries

COMMISSION, Salaries, $43,788.41; AUDITOR, Salaries, $96,065.67; TREASURER, Salaries, $122,120.31; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Salaries, $108,978.67; STATES ATTORNEY, Salaries, $564,645.83; PUBLIC DEFENDER, Salaries, $367,975.66; PUBLIC ADVOCATE, Salaries, $109,572.47; FACILITIES, Salaries, $73,522.37; EQUALIZATION, Salaries, $137,722.43; REGISTER OF DEEDS, Salaries, $59,304.86; HUMAN RESOURCES, Salaries, $40,187.44; SHERIFF, Salaries, $1,688,509.10; JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, Salaries, $282,960.78; HIGHWAY, Salaries, $193,121.17; HUMAN SERVICES, Salaries, $193,605.43; MUSEUM, Salaries, $104,575.49; PLANNING, Salaries, $59,227.86’ EXTENSION, Salaries, $4,450.00.

Reports

May 2026 Building Permit Report

Minnehaha County Downtown Campus Master Plan Report

Personnel Actions

New Hires: Avery Kirkey, Intern for the Public Advocate’s Office, at $20.00 per hour effective 5/26/26; Glen Shade, Park Worker for Planning, at $18.50 per hour effective 6/1/26; Tami Boyle, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Office, at $32.16 per hour (308/1) effective 6/1/26.

Promotions: Matthew Balk, Juvenile Correctional Officer to Juvenile Correctional Supervisor for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $33.77 per hour (308/2) effective 6/6/26.

Step Increases: Dane Hackett, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $33.53 per hour (306/6) effective 6/6/26; Dequan Harvin, Correctional for the Jail, at $32.72 per hour (306/5) effective 4/2/26; Kyle Neu, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $32.72 per hour (306/5) effective 4/2/26; Dawn Cox, Juvenile Caseworker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $42.12 per hour (308/9) effective 5/14/26; Mason Steffen, Senior Planner for Planning, at $40.21 per hour (309/4) effective 6/7/26; Monica McFarland, Legal Administrative Specialist for the Public Advocate’s Office, at $32.62 per hour (305/8) effective 5/1/26; Alexander Braun, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender’s Office, at $4,595.20 biweekly (314/4) effective 6/10/26; Karen Weeldreyer, Tax & License Supervisor for the Treasurer’s Office, at $41.06 per hour (308/8) effective 5/9/26.

To recognize significant employee anniversaries for June 2026: 5 years - Susan Beaman, Isaac Bouwman, Mason Steffen; 10 years-Dane Hackett; 15 years-Joseph Fylnn; Jasmine Thelen; 20 years-Kevin Nilson.

To record volunteers in County Departments for May 2026. This list is on file at Human Resources.

Abatement Applications for Approval

Parcel 55551, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $2,163.95; Parcel 55551, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.60; Parcel 55551, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,965.62; Parcel 55551, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2025 Property Taxes, $2,602.73

Notices and Requests

Public Notice from the US Army Corps of Engineers for Permit Application No. NWO-2025-01664-PIE

Request for Approval to Display Fireworks at Huset’s Speedway on June 18 & 20, 2026

South Dakota Department of Health Notice of Disinterment Permit for the remains of Mimi Dixon

Items Within Policy Guidelines

Consider a Motion to Approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C&B26-04 for an Event on July 18, 2026

Resolution for Correction of DPNO 27432

RESOLUTION MC26-19

A RESOLUTION FOR LIEN DPNO 27432 CORRECTION

WHEREAS, a County Lien exists in favor of Minnehaha County against two individuals identified in DPNO 27432 in the amount of $2,425.88 and an additional County Lien against DPNO 24216 which involves one of the two individuals identified in DPNO 27432; and,

WHEREAS, upon review, the Minnehaha County Auditor has determined that one lien entry in DPNO 27432 identified as R-File 416569 in the amount of $1,432.12 is incorrect and should be released as to both lienees; and,

WHEREAS, upon review, the Minnehaha County Auditor has determined that the remaining two lien entries in DPNO 27432 identified as R-File 120571 in the amount of $964.36 and R-File 310815 in the amount of $29.40 are the responsibility of only one named lienee in DPNO 27432 and not the responsibility of the lienee in DPNO 24216, and, therefore the lien should be corrected to reflect the lien in DPNO 27432 as the sole responsibility of such remaining lienee in DPNO 27432 and removing from DPNO 27432 the name of the lienee identified in DPNO 24216;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the above circumstances, the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute and the County Auditor to attest the following:

Pursuant to SDCL § 23A-40-16, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners directs that corrections be made to the lien in DPNO 27432 by releasing the lien entry identified as R-File 416569 as to both lienees, and correcting R-File 120571 and R-File 310815 to reflect that such entries are the sole responsibility of the remaining lienee in DPNO 27432 and removing from DPNO 27432 the name of the lienee identified in 24216, resulting in a revised total County Lien in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO 27432 in the amount of $993.76.

Approved: June 9, 2026

FOR THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky, Chair

ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor

Kym Christiansen, Deputy Auditor

Regular Business

Special Liquor License Public Hearing

Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, was present for the public hearing to consider a Special Event On-Sale Liquor License for DH Ventures doing business as Tailgators at Huset’s Speedway, located at 2012 S Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD. Huset’s Speedway will be hosting various racing event between June and September. The special event license would allow Tailgators to sell liquor to be consumed onsite during the events. The applications were provided to Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, and Planning Department for review and there were no objections or concerns reported.

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

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve Special Event On-Sale Liquor License Applications for Tailgators at Huset’s Speedway Race Events Held on June 17 to 20, 2026; July 12, 2026, and September 4 to 6, 2026. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Briefing on the Development of a Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness

Kari Benz, Director of Human Services, and Sharon Chrontos, Co-owner Northstar Solutions, LLC, provided a briefing on the development of a Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. Discussion followed on the goals and deliverables of the plan, sequential intercept map, goals and action plan template, benefits, backbone organization and structure, and timeline. Public comment was received from George Hahn.

Sioux Empire Fair Association Presentation

Scott Wick, Sioux Empire Fair Association President & CEO, provided the Sioux Empire Fair Association Presentation. Discussion followed on the appreciation of the Commissioners, commitment to having a safe and enjoyable experience, looking ahead with goals moving forward, and improvement priorities as the strengthening of the community asset.

Renewal Contract with the Second Circuit Unified Judicial System for Treatment/Specialty Court Indigent Defense Services

Upon the request of Traci Smith, Public Defender, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Public Defender to Sign the FY 2026-27 Agreement for Consultant Services Renewal Contract with the Second Circuit Unified Judicial System for Treatment/Specialty Court Indigent Defense Services in the Amount of $58,604.00. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Jail Food Service Agreement Amendment

Upon the request of Mike Mattson, Warden, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign Amendment #5 to the Food Service and Commissary Agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC for a Term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. 5 ayes.

Agreement with South Dakota Department of Corrections

Upon the request of Jeff Gromer, Chief Deputy, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to Sign an Agreement with the South Dakota Department of Corrections to House Parole Violators for a Term of May 26, 2026, to July 24, 2026. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

FY State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Application

Upon the request of Jeff Gromer, Chief Deputy, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to Apply for the FY2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Project MC22-03 Construction Administration Agreement

Upon the request of Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and Civil Design Inc for Construction Administration of Project MC22-03 Structure 50-273-090 Replacement in Amount not to Exceed $75,206.42. 5 ayes.

Amendment to Design Agreement for Structure 50-190-151

Upon the request of Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Chair to Sign Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between Minnehaha County and J.E.O. Consulting Group for the Design of MC23-09 Structure 50-190-151 Floodgate Removal with a Net Increase of $6,300.00 for a New Contract Amount of $51,100.00. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Design Agreement for Project MC26-08

Upon the request of Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and Civil Design Inc for Final Design and Bidding of Project MC26-08 Structure 50-266-175 Replacement in Amount not to Exceed $74,315.78. 5 ayes.

Highway Resolution

Upon the request of Jacob Maras, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Adopt Resolution MC 26-20 to Authorize the Highway Department, through the State’s Attorney’s Office, to Initiate a Petition with the South Dakota Department of Transportation pursuant to SDCL 31-17-17 for a Determination of the Assignment of Highway 140 and Resolution of the Boundary Line Dispute. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC 26-20

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF A CIVIL ACTION SEEKING DETERMINATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PURSUANT TO 31-17-17.

WHEREAS, Minnehaha County Highway 140 includes a roadway segment located on the municipal boundary between Minnehaha County and the City of Brandon, described as follows: Minnehaha County Highway Minnehaha County Highway 140 from the boundary line between Section 32 and 33, through said Section 33, to the boundary line between Section 33 and Section 34, Township 102 North, Range 48 West of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota, including Structure No. 50-266-175; and,

WHEREAS, portions of the land adjacent to and served by this roadway segment are located within the incorporated limits of the City of Brandon, and the roadway functions as a municipal street serving local and intra-city traffic for residents, businesses, and properties within the City of Brandon; and,

WHEREAS, the assignment of the jurisdictional responsibility over such roadway to the appropriate municipal authority promotes efficient public administration, reduces jurisdictional ambiguity, and serves the interests of public safety and welfare; and,

WHEREAS, Minnehaha County and the City of Brandon have engaged in discussions regarding the jurisdictional assignment and maintenance responsibility for this roadway segment but have been unable to reach agreement; and,

WHEREAS, SDCL 31-17-17 provides that in the event affected governing bodies are unable to reach agreement regarding the assignment of responsibility for a boundary highway, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine such assignment; and,

WHEREAS, Minnehaha County desires that jurisdictional responsibility for this roadway segment be formally assigned to the City of Brandon in accordance with state law to ensure clarity of authority, maintenance responsibility, and public administration.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Minnehaha County, South Dakota that the assignment of this roadway segment to the City of Brandon would be consistent with sound public policy, orderly governmental administration, and the functional municipal character of the roadway.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Minnehaha County, South Dakota that the Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to submit this Resolution and any supporting documentation to the South Dakota Department of Transportation and to take such further action as may be necessary to facilitate the Secretary’s determination.

Approved: June 9, 2026

FOR THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky, Chair

ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor

Kym Christiansen, Deputy Auditor

Final Design Agreement for MC24-09

Upon the request of Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and Civil Design Inc. for Final Design and Bidding of Project MC24-09 Structure 50-160-199 Replacement in Amount not to Exceed $52,600.00. 5 ayes.

Minnehaha Conservation District Presentation

John Parker, District Manager, provided a presentation on the Minnehaha Conservation District. Discussion followed on the organizational mission, 2025 statistics, services provided, urban conservation projects, ongoing and upcoming Dewey C. Gevick Outdoor Learning Center Improvements, and education outreach programs.

Appointment Resolution

Upon the request of Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Resolution MC25-21 Appointing a Member to the Minnehaha County Housing and Redevelopment Commission. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC 26-21

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION .

WHEREAS, SDCL 11-7-12 provides for the appointment of members to the Minnehaha County Housing and Redevelopment Commission (HRC) by the Minnehaha County Commission Chair with approval of the governing body; and,

WHEREAS, there is a need to fill one vacancy on the HRC due to the expiration of the term of a current member;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the following appointment is approved:

Name: Troy Schmeling

Board/Commission: Housing and Redevelopment Commission

Term: Appointed for a five-year term, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031

Approved: June 9, 2026

FOR THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky, Chair

ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor

Kym Christiansen, Deputy Auditor

Opportunity for Public Comment

Leah Anderson, Auditor, thanked the volunteers and staff for the work during the primary and upcoming runoff elections for the City of Sioux Falls and Governor’s race.

Executive Session

Consider Motion to Enter Into Executive Session for the Purposes of South Dakota Codified Law 1-25-2(1), (3), (4), and (6).

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:41 a.m. 5 ayes.

Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:13 a.m.

Adjournment

MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Adjourn at 11:14 a.m. 5 ayes.

The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on June 16, 2026

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION

Dean Karsky, Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $311.46, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

LINCOLN COUNTY

PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY
SURPLUS PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Lincoln County will hold a public auction of surplus property at www.publicsurplus.com. The Auction will end on June 15, 2026, the following item will be auctioned:

• Item #5791: 2016 Ford Transit Van, Serial #47ZAB16286X040506, Fair Condition, 113,233 miles

These items will be available for review at www.surplus.lincolncountysd.org

All items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed and payment made as per Public Surplus direction. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department at 605-764-5651, or by visiting the Public Surplus webpage at www.publicsurplus.com and viewing the sale information.

Dated this 19 of May 2026

Sheri Lund

Lincoln County Auditor

Published twice on June 5 & June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $21.47, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 26, 2026

THE LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS convened at 6:30 p.m. on May 26, 2026, with Commissioners Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen and Doug Putnam present. Alicia Cafaro, Deputy Auditor, served as Clerk of the Board. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, Drew DeGroot, was also present.

Chair, Tiffani Landeen, called the meeting to order.

ROUTINE BUSINESS:

MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to remove Regular Business Item #4, move Consent Agenda Items #3, 5, 6, 11 and 12 to Regular Business and approve Agenda. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

Payroll: $505,050.96

Commissioner’s $9,064.24; FICA 537.89, Medicare 125.80, SDRS 165.83

Elections $975.00; FICA 60.45, Medicare 14.14

Auditor’s $16,396.73; FICA 908.90, Medicare 212.57, SDRS 979.60

Treasurer’s $21,218.15; FICA 1,157.51, Medicare 270.71, SDRS 1,265.90

States Attorney’s $79,093.70; FICA 4,546.16, Medicare 1,063.21, SDRS 4,647.80

Gen Gov Bldg $19,848.72; FICA 1,099.17, Medicare 257.06, SDRS 1,179.40

DOE $43,596.57; FICA 2,471.47, Medicare 578.01, SDRS 2,546.63

ROD $10,969.02; FICA 605.97, Medicare 141.72, SDRS 652.44

VSO $2,453.87; FICA 143.24, Medicare 33.50, SDRS 145.73

GIS $6,150.72; FICA 341.24, Medicare 79.81, SDRS 366.35

IT $12,268.84; FICA 728.93, Medicare 170.48, SDRS 731.93

HR $6,340.56; FICA 353.04, Medicare 82.57, SDRS 377.74

Sheriff’s $132,843.89; FICA 7,740.86, Medicare 1,810.36, SDRS 9,911.96

Jail $24,520.31; FICA 1,486.39, Medicare 347.62, SDRS 1,673.02

County 4-H $4,886.15; FICA 288.15, Medicare 67.39, SDRS 290.47

Weeds $4,601.03; FICA 285.26, Medicare 66.71, SDRS 276.06

P & Z $13,630.36; FICA 829.52, Medicare 194.00, SDRS 817.83

Highway $51,447.30; FICA 2,960.02, Medicare 692.26, SDRS 3,050.07

Communications $34,755.26; FICA 1,994.34, Medicare 466.42, SDRS 2,055.86

EM MGMT $4,237.67; FICA 240.11, Medicare 56.15, SDRS 252.16

Airport $3,057.83; FICA 189.59, Medicare 44.34, SDRS 183.47

24/7 $2,695.04; FICA 167.09, Medicare 39.08, SDRS 215.60

Reports:

South Dakota Department of Public Safety Lincoln County 2nd Quarter Matrix 2026

April 2026 Auditor’s Account with the Treasurer and Financial Reports

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve Consent Agenda items. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

CONSENT AGENDA:

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve County Commission Minutes: 05.12.2026. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve Lincoln County Claims in the amount of: $3,236,434.52; GENERAL FUND: Ace Hardware Tea, Customer # 17458, 32.85; Anderson, Jennifer Marie, Mi Eval, 1003.32; Autopros Tire & Service Center, Vehicle Inspection , 1477.93; Avera , Mi Hold, 229.97; Baloun Law, Pc, Crt Appt Atty, 2,623.76; Bomgaars, Acct #67-042-3, 1063.08; Brown, Chad, May 2026 Deadwood Conference, 92; Buddi Us Llc, April Tagging Days, 2,088.00; Cadd Engineering Supply Of Sd Inc, Hp 730 Cyan Ink Cartridge 300ml -, 1,120.00; Century Business Products, Century Business - Contract Invoice, 206.75; Cintas (First Aid), Customer #21078014, 183.85; City Of Harrisburg, Fuel From Public Works Fuel Tank (04/01/2026-04/30, 5,768.54; City Of Sioux Falls, Psc Rentals Evoc Course For April 10 And 24, 1,800.00; Dakota Embalming & Transport Service Inc, Transport - Lc26-38, 950; Datavant, Medical Records, 18.87; Davison County Sheriff’s Office, April Inmate Housing, 210; Delta Dental Of South Dakota, Cobra Dental March 2026, 208.9; Ej2 Llc, 50 = Jumbo Paper Evidence Bags, 82; Election Systems & Software Inc, Ballots And Programming, 9,475.07; Espland, Jarid, May 2026 Deadwood Conference, 92; Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company Corp, Cobra Vision Premium March 2026, 15.34; Griese Law Firm, Pc, Crt Appt Atty, 1971.9; Hughes Co Jail, Inmate Housing - April, 460; Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform, 6045.89; Jena Skorczewski, Court Reporter, Transcript, 225.25; Jurors/Witnesses, Fees & Mileage, 3806.4; Jw Niederauer Inc, Customer #17458, 80.22; Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope Llp, Crt Appt Atty-Juv, 2405.6; Karl Emergency Vehicles, Tahoe-2021-Rbc-Btm 2021 Tahoe Rear - Command Box B, 3,650.00; Karla Salem, Qmhp, Mi Eval, 130; Katie Johnson Pllc, Mi Board, 2,385.10; Kirbside Car Wash, Kirbside Car Wash - 1 Car Wash , 14; Lennox Independent Llc, Publishing Tea Weekly & Lennox Independent -, 1700.21; Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services Inc, Bmi Invoice, 225; Lincoln Co Treasurer, 22-6 Title , 28.7; Mcleod’s Printing & Office Supply, Envelopes And Seals, 868.7; Menards-Sioux Falls West, Garden Supplies For Summer Workshops, 91.51; Michaels Fence & Supply, Replacement Gate - Secure Parking, 14,356.15; Midwest Engineering Llc, Me Project #20-1935, 7,500.00; Minnehaha Co Regional Jdc, Juvenile Housing, 57,195.24; Minnehaha County Jail, Pretrial Contract Inv6078, 17,500.00; Myers Billion, Llp, Indigent Persons Contract Fiscal Year 2026, 18,565.75; Northern Safety Technology, Inc, Tahoe Equipment, 8,690.96; Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc, Chemical, 488; Otis Elevator Company, Customer # 469284, 350; Pat Beck, Court Reporter, Grand Jury Proceedings, 250; Phillip Loving, Mi Eval, 2,480.79; Prochem Dynamics Llc, Acct #236, 1525.24; Ramkota Hotel-Pierre, Room 5/5-5/7, 846; Raterman, Cody D, Crt Appt Atty, 2,793.60; Rosecrest Townhomes, Poor Relief-Rent, 900; Roxane Osborn, Court Reporter, Transcript, 29.75; Salberg, Aaron , Crt Appt Atty, 4,565.70; Samp Law Office , Crt Appt Atty, 3,585.80; Sanford Health, Public Health Service, 1,730.00; Scott’s Automotive Llc, Right Rear Tire Leak Fix, 55; Sd Dept Of Health, Lab Testing, 5170; Sioux Valley News Inc, Publishing- Sioux Valley News, 1063.59; South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, J22-6 Insurance, 467.81; Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare, Mobile Crisis - April 2026, 360.62; Southridge Apts Ltd Partnership, Poor Relief-Rent, 900; Stitches, Uniform Shirts, 606; Syverson Tricia L, Mi Hearing, 428.8; The Dakota Scout Llc , Publishing The Dakota Scout -, 962.8; The Lodge At Deadwood, Lodging, 2,160.00; Thomas L. Price Inc, Competency Eval, 2,400.00; Tiresandmore, Vehicle Maintenance, 1346.35; Vanderbroek, Becky, Meals - Spring Workshop, 40; Walter, Max, Crt Appt Atty, 849.5; Weerheim Law Office, Mi Board, 48.8; Winters, Aileen, A. Winters Reimbursement, 87.93; Yankton Co Sheriff’s Office, Mi Served Papers-Yankton, 50; Yellow Robe Consulting Inc, Testimony Juv24-66, 1,800.00; ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND: Action Electric Inc, Traffic Light On Cliff, 403.06; Benco Products Inc, Supplies, 805.81; Butler Machinery Co, Cutting Edges, 46809.91; Bx Civil & Construction Inc, 26.Rab 105/116 Pay App 3, 237,438.20; Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, #30 Payment 2, 85,128.09; Cintas (First Aid), First Aid Supplies, 31.34; Cintas Corp, Uniform, 210.43; Coles Petroleum Products Inc, Gas, 15,688.96; Crafco, Inc, Router Rental X 2, 1,600.00; Dockendorf Equipment Co Inc, Fuel Station , 2,577.50; G & R Controls Inc, 5.1-7.31 Maint, 2,306.04; Houston Engineering, Inc, Ss4a, 3,179.77; Imeg Corp, 143/152 Pe, 42-120-283 Pe, 42-200-226 Pe, Rab 105/106 Pe, 106/473rd Pe, 42-050-215 Pe, 73,990.53; Istate Truck Center, Wo1621, 358.27; Jfi - Johnson Feed Inc, Propane, 59.3; Lennox Independent Llc, Publishing Tea Weekly & Lennox Independent -, 152.48; Lyle Signs Inc, Signs, 1,353.50; Micheal’s Purple Petunia, Pump Tanks, 231; Midwest Motor Supply Co Inc Dba Kimball Midwest, Supplies, 214.35; Midwestern Mechanical Inc, Annual Sprinkler Inspection, 595; Myrl & Roys Paving Inc, G1, 1467.84; Napa Auto & Truck Parts Of Sioux Falls, Tool, 1273.34; Noregon Systems Llc, Supplies, 914.6; Overhead Door Co Of Sioux Falls Inc, Shop Doors, 4,076.79; Presto-X, Pest Control, 217.98; Sd Dept Of Game, Fish & Parks, 0a03 Permanent Easement 100.49.35.2020, 581.25; Sioux Falls Ford, Wo1603, 173.58; Sioux Valley News Inc, Publishing- Sioux Valley News, 113.77; Stan Houston Equip, Supplies R140, 187.3; The Dakota Scout Llc , Publishing The Dakota Scout -, 77.73; Transource Truck & Equipment Inc, Wo1615, 2662.04; Transwest Trucks Of Sioux Falls, Wo1613, 2,144.15; White Cap Lp, Straw And Stakes, 1,075.05; Workforce-South, Labs, 25; E911 COMMUNICATIONS: Century Business Products, Coppier Contract Communications, 31.96; EMERGENCY AND DISASTER: Hoogendoorn Construction Inc, Load Generator On Semi, 100; AIRPORT: Sioux Valley News Inc, Publishing- Sioux Valley News, 147.89; Lennox Independent Llc, Publishing Tea Weekly & Lennox Independent -, 277.58; 24/7 SOBRIETY FUND: Bradley Richard Ostbye, Cam - Refund, 36; Justin Pabst, Cam - Refund, 42; JUSTICE CENTER: Geotek Engineering & Testing Services Inc, 0086943 Lc Justice Center, 4,806.00; Jlg Architects, 21030-46 Lc Justice Center, 15,221.74; Henry Carlson Construction Llc, Lc Justice Center Pmt 25, 1,935,933.00; Tegra Group, 436.526 Pmt 19 Of 21, 13,414.96; DEBT SERVICE-TIF #8: City Of Harrisburg, Tif #8 Disbursement April 2026, 358,536.21; DEBT SERVICE TIF #9: City Of Lennox, Tif #9 Disbursement April 2026, 195,571.05; STATEWIDE SOBRIETY FUND: Sd Attorney General’s Office, Cam Daily Fee State, 9211.28. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to Approve abatement of taxes for 2023 payable in 2024 on a parcel in the City of Sioux Falls, in the amount of $2,526.62, per SDCL 10-4-41. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to declare as surplus, remove from Sheriff’s inventory and dispose by gifting as retirement gift; Asset #: 7219, Trijicon Red Dot Sight, Serial #: 739819. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to declare as surplus and remove from Sheriff’s Office inventory and trash; Asset #: 2444, Omni Plus Handheld Wand, Obsolete. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to declare as surplus and remove from inventory the following item from Sheriff’s Office (Jail): Asset #: 5791, 2016 Ford Transit Van (mileage 113,233), Serial #: 1FBZX2YM1GKB31785, fair condition; and authorize the Auditor to advertise and proceed with online auction. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve and authorize Fireworks Public Display Permit submitted by Epic Sky Displays for the evening of June 6th, 2026. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Krista Bast, Sergeant, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 05/23/2026, SO2/10 at $43.79/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Sonny Larson, Equipment Operator, in the Highway Department, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 05/26/2026, HWY1/8 at $31.68/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Carter Thompson, Systems Administrator, in the IT Department, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 05/25/2026, 110/14 at $45.33/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Linda Strait, Tax and License Clerk, in the Treasurer’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 05/27/2026, 104/2 at $22.66/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Carrie Painter, Tax and License Clerk, in the Treasurer’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 06/02/2026, 104/2 at $22.66/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Silas Big Eagle, Desktop Analyst, in the IT Department, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 06/02/2026, 108/3 at $30.18/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Latisha Woods, Administrative Assistant, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 06/03/2026, 105/7 at $27.20/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for Rihannon Delle, Administrative Assistant, in the Highway Department, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 06/01/2026, 105/9 at $28.58/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the Step Increase for David Myers, County Airport Manager, at the Airport, effective the first date of the biweekly pay period following 06/05/2026, 111/5 at $3,134.39 bi-weekly. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve the change in start date for Alyssa Stahl, Summer Intern, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/11/2026, 104/1 at $22.12/hr. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve and authorize the chair to sign temporary easements with South Dakota Game Fish and Parks for the structure (42-160-044) replacement project at Lake Alvin. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

REGULAR BUSINESS:

PUBLIC HEARING was held as advertised regarding the intent to enter into a lease with Site K-5, Site K-6, & Site D for a term exceeding 120 days and an amount exceeding $500.00 at the Marv Skie/ Lincoln County Airport and terminate the hangar lease for Sites K-5, K-6 and D. Drew DeGroot, Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, was present to field questions from the Board. No testimony was heard in favor nor opposition.

MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to terminate hangar lease with Bailey Enterprises for Site K-6 and enter into lease agreements for Sites K-5 and K-6 with Darren Chester & Site D with Great Planes Aviation, for a term exceeding 120 days and an amount exceeding $500.00 at the Marv Skie/ Lincoln County Airport. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

PUBLIC HEARING was held as advertised for the purpose of adopting the following supplements to the 2026 Budget: A supplement adding to the Highway Fund Road Construction account 201-4311-429200 in the amount of $3,926,524.00 per resolution 2405-20 passed on 05/7/2024, a supplement adding to account 201-4311-37100 in the amount of $3,926,524.00 per resolution 2405-20 passed on 05.07.2024, a supplement increasing 101-4911-000000 in the amount of 3,926,524.00, a supplement increasing 295-4311-422000 by 600,000.00 for grant funding that was approved the Rural Access Infrastructure (RAIF) process. Sheri Lund, Lincoln County Auditor, was present to answer question. No testimony was heard in favor nor opposition.

MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to approve the adoption of the following supplements to the 2026 Budget: A supplement adding to the Highway Fund Road Construction account 201-4311-429200 in the amount of $3,926,524.00 per resolution 2405-20 passed on 05/7/2024, a supplement adding to account 201-4311-37100 in the amount of $3,926,524.00 per resolution 2405-20 passed on 05.07.2024, a supplement increasing 101-4911-000000 in the amount of 3,926,524.00, a supplement increasing 295-4311-422000 by 600,000.00 for grant funding that was approved the Rural Access Infrastructure (RAIF) process. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION: Michelle Burkhart, Lincoln County Finance Manager, presented to the Board the annual report of transactions for Lincoln County for the previous fiscal year, pursuant to SDCL 7-21-3. Public input was heard.

COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Jared Narum, Assistant Highway Superintendent, presented to the Board an explanation of the change order that needed approval for the roundabout project. No public input was heard.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Jim Schmidt to approve a change order for the roundabout project on CR116 & CR105 in the amount of $26,489.47. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION: Doug Putnam, Lincoln County Commissioner, spoke about the climate of speech and discourse among the Commission Board. No public input was heard.

COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Jared Narum, Assistant Highway Superintendent, answered questions from the Board regarding the bid process for the microsurfacing project and the subsequent bid winner, Astech Corp. No public input was heard.

MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to authorize the chair to sign the 2026 Lincoln County Microsurfacing contract with Astech Corp. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Sheri Lund, Lincoln County Auditor, fielded questions from the Board regarding the abatement of taxes for a parcel in Sioux Falls for 2024 Payable 2025 and 2025 Payable 2026. Lund also answered relevant questions regarding the execution of Form E (local government compliance form) for SoDak Selects and 605 Cannabis LLC. No public input was heard.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve abatement of taxes for 2024 payable in 2025 on a parcel in the City of Sioux Falls, in the amount of $2,291.85, per SDCL 10-4-41. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Jim Schmidt to approve abatement of taxes for 2025 payable in 2026 on a parcel in the City of Sioux Falls, in the amount of $2,672.98, per SDCL 10-4-41. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to approve and authorize the chair to execute Form E (SD Medical Cannabis Program Local Government Compliance Certification) for Sodak Selects; 46560 270th St., Tea, SD. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Jim Schmidt and seconded by Joel Arends to approve and authorize the chair to execute Form E (SD Medical Cannabis Program Local Government Compliance Certification) for 605 Cannabis LLC, 28190 Interstate Ave., Worthing, SD 57783. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Public comments were heard.

COMMISSIONER REPORT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Commissioners and Commission Administrative Assistant gave updates.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Jim Schmidt to enter into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. For the following purposes: Consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters. SDCL 1-25-2(3). Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

MOTION by Doug Putname and seconded by Joel Arends to exit Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. Ayes; Joel Arends, Jim Schmidt, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Joel Arends and seconded by Doug Putnam to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. on June 4, 2026. Ayes; Joel Arends, Tiffani Landeen, Doug Putnam, Nays; None. Motion Passed.

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners

Tiffani Landeen,

Lincoln County Chair

Attest: Alicia Cafaro,

Deputy Auditor

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $221.85, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

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PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

Project Name: Terminal Concourse Expansion – Phase 2 – Bid Package 6

Bid Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time

Sealed electronic bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, AIP Project No. 3-46-0050-067-2025 will be received by the Weitz/Journey JV acting as the CMAR for the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority 2801 Jaycee Lane, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, until 10:00 AM local time on June 23, 2026, and then publicly read aloud at 4:00 PM local time.

Electronic Bid Submission, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be received online by Weitz/Journey JV through the Building Connected e-bid process. Sealed bids must be filled out, compiled, and submitted before 10:00 AM, June 23, 2026. Any submissions received after this time will not be accepted or opened. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically to the Building Connected website. Submitters shall contact Brett Smith at brett.smith@weitzjourney.com to request access.

Bidding Scope

Sioux Falls Regional Airport Concourse Expansion Phase 2 will consist of Foundations and Flatwork, Deep Foundations, Surveying, Structural Steel - Vendor, Mass Timber - Vendor, Precast - Vendor, Mass Timber, Timber/SS/Precast - Erection, Curtain Wall/Glazing/Skylights, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Earthwork, Site Concrete, Roofing, Metal Panels, Selective Building Demolition, Fire Protection, Fences and Gates, Metal Studs/Drywall/Column Covers, Acoustical Ceilings and Wood Ceilings, Rough and Finish Carpentry, Doors/Frames/Hardware - Vendor, Casework - Vendor, Painting/Wallcoverings, Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, Flooring/Base, Masonry, Signage, Fire Places

Bidding Documents. Bid Documents can be downloaded from Building Connected. Bidders are to contact Brett Smith at brett.smith@weitzjourney.com to request setup and access to the Building Connected website. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the Building Connected website. Anyone requesting, reviewing, or copying Plans and Specifications for this project agrees that they are doing so for the sole purpose of submitting a proposal on the project. Bidder further agrees the Plans and Specifications are the sole property of the SFRAA.

Bid Guarantee. Each bid in the amount of $100,000.00 or more, shall contain a bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. Such bond to be issued by a surety authorized to do business in the State of South Dakota payable to the Weitz/Journey JV, as a guaranty that the bidder will enter into a contract with the Weitz/Journey JV, its board or officers thereof, in accordance with the terms of the letting and bid in case the bidder be awarded the contract.

Virtual Pre-Bid Conference

A highly recommended virtual Pre-Bid Conference will be held virtually on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. The Pre-Bid Conference can be accessed via a link on Building Connected.

Pre-Bid Site Walk

A Pre-Bid Sitewalk is available on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Details can be accessed via Building Connected.

Pre-Bid Questions Due Date/Time:

Pre-Bid project questions may be submitted from bidders anytime during the bidding period but no later than 5:00 PM CST on June 11, 2026. Questions should be submitted via Building Connected. Responses to any questions submitted after the submission deadline are at the Construction Manager’s discretion.

Federal Requirements for Federally Funded Projects. This Project is being partially funded under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Contractors must comply with specific federally required provisions as listed herein and contained in the contract documents. The following federal provisions are incorporated in this solicitation by reference:

Buy American Preference (49 USC § 50101; Executive Order 14005; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P. L. No. 117-58); Build America; Buy America (BABA))

Civil Rights – Title VI Assurance (49 USC § 47123; FAA Order 1400.11)

Davis-Bacon Act (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II (D); 29 CFR Part 5; 49 USC § 47112 (b); 40 USC § 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147)

Debarment and Suspension (2 CFR Part 180 (Subpart B); 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(H); 2 CFR Part 1200; DOT Order 4200.5; Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (49 CFR Part 26; 49 USC § 47113)

Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 USC § 201, et seq; 2 CFR § 200.430)

Foreign Trade Restriction (49 CFR Part 30; 49 USC § 50104)

Lobbying and Influencing Federal Employees (49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A; 31 USC § 1352 – Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment; 2 CFR part 200- Appendix II(I))

Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 CFR § 200.323; 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II (J); 40 CFR Part 247; 42 USC § 6901, et seq (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)))

Prohibition of Covered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024(Public Law 118-63), Section 936; 49 USC § 44801)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 including any amendments thereto apply to this contract. In accordance with the amendment dated October 3, 2025, no DBE goals have been established for this contract. However, the contract clauses in 49 CFR §§ 23.9, 26.13(a-b), and 26.29 still apply to this contract. It is the policy of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership

Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.

The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.

Trade Restriction Certification. By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror -

is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (U.S.T.R.);

has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and

has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR.

This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC § 1001.

The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR § 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor:

who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the U.S.T.R. or

whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such U.S.T.R. list; or

who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such U.S.T.R. list.

Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA.

Civil Rights - Title VI Assurances. The Municipal Airport Authority in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

Prohibition of Covered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). - The Bidder or Offeror certifies that they are aware of and comply with relevant Federal statutes and regulations, including those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in accordance, and in compliance with all related requirements in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), section 936 (49 U.S.C. § 44801 note).

Contractor warrants that all UAS operations will be conducted in full compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, including but not limited to 14 CFR Part 107, and any other applicable local, state, or Federal laws and regulations.

Sponsors and subgrant recipients cannot use AIP grant funds to enter into, extend, or renew a contract related to covered unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This includes both procurement and operational contracts, as well as contracts with entities that operate such systems

Federal Funding. The award of the contract is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and availability of federal funding. See instructions to bidders for additional information.

Any questions regarding bids are to be directed to:

Weitz/Journey

Brett Smith

405.747.5605

brett.smith@weitzjourney.com

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COURTS

PUBLISH: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
MARY B. WALTON.
DECEASED.
49PRO.26-000125
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the 3rd day of June, 2026, JASON WALTON and JOSHUA L. WALTON, whose addresses are 7404 N. Kerby Ave., Portland, OR, 97212, and PO Box 318, 1108 W. Sioux St., Sioux Falls, SD, 57101 (57104), respectively, were appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of MARY B. WALTON.

Creditors of the decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

Claims may be filed with the Personal Representatives or may be filed with the Clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representatives.

/s/ Jason Walton

JASON WALTON, Personal Representative

7404 N. Kerby Ave., Portland, OR 97212

Phone No. (503) 247-8075

/s/ Joshua L. Walton

JOSHUA L. WALTON, Personal Representative

PO Box 318 1108 W. Sioux St

Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (57104)

Phone No. (605) 610-7762

Clerk of Courts

Minnehaha Co. Courthouse

425 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone No. (605) 367-5900

R. L. Ericsson

Nelson & Ericsson Law Office

PO Box 406, Madison, SD 57042

Phone No. (605) 256-4597

Attorney for the Estate

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PUBLISH: June 5, June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HEARTLAND CARRIERS, INC.
PLAINTIFF,
V.
BKW TRANSPORTATION LLC AND
KENNETH DWAIN KNAPP,
DEFENDANTS.
49CIV26-002373
ORDER FOR SERVICE
BY PUBLICATION (AND OTHER MEANS)

The Court, having considered the pleadings of Plaintiff including the affidavit of counsel, in support of serving process on Defendants by publication, finds and orders as follows:

It appearing that Plaintiff maintains the Complaint against Defendants, BKW Transportation LLC being an Oklahoma limited liability company while Kenneth Dwain Knapp is the member thereof, and

It further appearing that in February 2023, Defendants entered into a certain contract with Plaintiff, while present in Minnehaha County, South Dakota and further expressly agreeing that this Court shall be the proper venue and have personal jurisdiction over said defendants in the event of any legal action arising out of the contract between Plaintiff and Defendants, and

It appearing further that after the contract was cancelled by Plaintiff in November 2023, based on damages to cargo and unresolved claims and credits as outlined in the Complaint, Defendant Knapp is no longer residing in Moore, Oklahoma, and his current location is unknown to Plaintiff, and for good cause, it is now

ORDERED, Plaintiff shall proceed to give notice of the commencement of this action, directed to Defendants BKW and Knapp, by publishing notice to both of said Defendants in a newspaper published at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, such publication to proceed not less than once a week and to continue for four successive weeks, with proofs thereof to be provided to the Court in due course; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, consistently with SDCL 15-9-19, Plaintiff shall also send such notice, with a copy of the Complaint, via U.S. Postal Service first class, to the address noted in Defendant Knapp’s Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, as retained in Plaintiff’s records, and to also mail such Complaint to any address associated with Defendant BTW as appearing in the public records of the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Plaintiff to also transmit such notice, with a copy of the Complaint, by electronic mail to any addresses as were used by Defendant Knapp, as made known for such purposes to Plaintiff, during the time of performing the contract that is the subject of the Complaint, with Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s counsel to further report in due course to the Court by affidavit ( or other appropriate proofs) concerning the results of these further efforts as herein ordered.

Dated: 5/28/2026 3:45:10 PM

BY THE COURT

/s/ Ann Hoffman

Circuit Court Judge

Attest:

Traefald, Justin

Clerk/Deputy

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PUBLISH: June 5, June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HEARTLAND CARRIERS, INC.
PLAINTIFF,
V.
BKW TRANSPORTATION LLC AND
KENNETH DWAIN KNAPP,
DEFENDANTS.
49CIV24-
SUMMONS

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address is shown below, an answer to the COMPLAINT, herewith served upon you, within 30 days after service of this SUMMONS upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the COMPLAINT. Said COMPLAINT was filed with the Clerk of Courts, Circuit Court, State of South Dakota, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on the date entered below.

Dated: May 19, 2026.

ARVID J. SWANSON P.C.

/s/ A.J. Swanson

A.J. Swanson

27452 482nd Avenue

Canton, SD 57013

(605) 743-2070

Fax (605) 743-2073

E-mail: aj@ajswanson.com

Attorney for

HEARTLAND CARRIERS, INC.

Plaintiff

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PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT,
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
CHRISTINA RUESCHHOFF A/K/A CHRISTINA ANN WILCOX , AND ANY PERSON IN POSSESSION,
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE ON FORECLOSURE
CIVIL NUMBER:
49CIV25-001612

A Non-Monetary Judgment of Foreclosure was entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on February 3, 2026, in the amount of $76,864.31, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to said judgment that the real property described in

the Real Estate Mortgage dated October 10, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on October 14, 2014, in Book 1764 of Mtgs, at Page 750, as Instrument Number R421614 which Christina Rueschhoff, mortgagor, executed and delivered to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Stearns Lending, LLC, its successors and assigns, mortgagee, for the property located at 2608 South Blauvelt Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, and legally described as:

Lot 8 in Block 6 of Rose Hill Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof

in order to realize the amount of the above-referenced judgment, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount, together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Minnehaha County Sheriff, at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 West 4th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Dated this 26th day of May, 2026

SHERIFF OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY

By: Corrie Alexander

Name: Corrie Alexander

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

By/s/Jason Tingle

Jason Tingle

Attorneys for Plaintiff

376 East 400 South, Suite 300

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: 801-355-2886

Email: jtingle@hwmlawfirm.com

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PUBLISH: June 5 & June 12, 2026

IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT,
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
KELLY D. EMMONS, AND ANY PERSON IN POSSESSION,
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE ON FORECLOSURE
CIVIL NUMBER: 49CIV23-001448

A Non-Monetary Judgment of Foreclosure was entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on June 3, 2025, in the amount of $204,998.87, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to said judgment that the real property described in the Real Estate Mortgage dated March 4, 2019, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, on March 5, 2019, in Book 1855 of Mtgs, at Page 648, as Instrument Number R904067, which Kelly D. Emmons, mortgagor, executed and delivered to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union, its successors and assigns, mortgagee, for the property located at 2904 E 19th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, and legally described as:

Lot 33, and the Northeasterly 10 feet of Lot 34 being parallel to and adjacent to the Southwesterly line of Lot 33, in Block 3 of Hilltop Heights, an Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the Recorded Plat thereof

in order to realize the amount of the above-referenced judgment, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount, together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Minnehaha County Sheriff, at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 West 4th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, on July 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Dated this 26th day of May, 2026

SHERIFF OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY

By: Corrie Alexander

Name: Corrie Alexander

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

By /s/ Zachary Nesbit

Zachary Nesbit

Attorneys for Plaintiff

376 East 400 South, Suite 300

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tel: 801-355-2886

Email: zach@hwmlawfirm.com

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PUBLISH: June 5, June 12 & June 19, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DECEASED

Notice is given that on April 15, 2026, Donald L. Hagen died. James Hagen, whose address is listed below, is the named personal representative in the Last Will and Testament of Donald L. Hagen.

Creditors of the decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or any claim or collection efforts which otherwise could have been asserted or enforced against the decedent or assets thereof may be barred.

Claims may be submitted to the named personal representative by mailing a written statement of the claim to the address below.

Dated this 20th day of May, 2026.

/s/James Hagen

1308 W. Mosby Circle

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

PREPARED BY:

Bassford Remele, PA, PC

150 E. 4 Place, Suite 206

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(605) 812-3025

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PUBLISH: June 5, June 12 & June 19, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF BROOKINGS
SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ESTATE OF
GERALD D. GRANUM,
DECEASED.
05PRO26-23
NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that on the 27 day of May, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Brookings County, South Dakota, Jamie Granum was appointed as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred. Claims may be filed with the personal representative or may be filed with clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the personal representative.

Notice is further given to all unknown heirs, devisees, and personal representatives named in any will that is being, or has been, probated, or offered for informal or formal probate in the county, any personal representative of the above named decedent whose appointment has not been terminated, and all persons who have any interest in any matter being litigated who are either unknown or whose addresses are unknown that on the 27 day of May, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Brookings County, South Dakota, Jamie Gran um of 1004 W 5th St., Volga, SD 57071 was appointed as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent.

Dated this 1 day of June, 2026.

/s/Jamie Granum

Jamie Granum

Personal Representative

Ashley Runge

Brookings County Clerk of Courts

314 Sixth A venue

Brookings, SD 57006

605-688-4200

Rick A. Ribstein

Attorney of the Estate

621 Sixth Street

Brookings, SD 57006

605-692-1818

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PUBLISH: May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION RE:
JEANENNE LATRECE BENION
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO:
JEANENNE BENION
49CIV26-2353

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Jeanenne Latrece Benion to change Petitioner’s name from Jeanenne Latrece Benion to Jeanenne Benion. The petition will be heard on the 7th day of July, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, in the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone may appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Petitioner’s name should not be changed.

Dated this May 27, 2026.

HALBACH|SZWARC LAW FIRM

By: /s/ Emily Maurice

Emily Maurice

Halbach|Szwarc Law Firm

108 S. Grange Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

P: (605) 910-7645

emilym@halbachlawfirm.com

Attorney for Petitioner

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PUBLISH: May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF YANKTON
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ESTATE OF
GARY P. DRUGLEY,
DECEASED.
66 PRO 26-000019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that on the 11th day of May, 2026, Susan B. Drugley whose address is 9015 Pinnacle Place Drive, Louisville, KY 40272, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Gary P. Drugley.

Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

Claims may be filed with the personal representative or may be filed with the clerk and a copy of the claim mailed to the personal representative.

Dated this 22nd day of May, 2026.

WILSON LEGAL PLANNINg

By /s/ Rebecca L. Wilson

Rebecca L. Wilson

Attorney for Personal Representative

5117 S. Crossing Place, Suite 3

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 215-1467

Clerk of Courts, Clerk of Courts

Yankton County Courthouse

410 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Yankton, SD 57078-4390

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PUBLISH: May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION REGARDING SANTANA ELISA ALLEN, A MINOR CHILD.
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO
SANTANA ELISA LOPEZ-ALLEN
41CIV26-752
NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a hearing in the above-entitled matter will commence at the Lincoln County Courthouse at 104 N Main Street, Canton, South Dakota on July 9, 2026 commencing at 1:30 p.m., before the Honorable Rachel Rasmussen, Judge of the Court.

Dated this May 19, 2026.

HALBACH|SZWARC LAW FIRM

By: /s/ Lauren A. Whitt

Lauren A. Whitt

Halbach|Szwarc Law Firm

600 4th Street, Suite 301

Sioux City, IA 51101

P: (12) 220-0303

laurenw@halbachlawfirm.com

Attorney for Petitioner

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PUBLISH: May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
BANKWEST, INC., A SOUTH DAKOTA BANKING CORPORATION
PLAINTIFF,
VS
MARK C. CARLSON, AN UNMARRIED PERSON,
DEFENDANT
49CIV26-000386
SUMMONS

THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff in the above entitled action, which will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the above entitled Court in the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, State of South Dakota, and to serve a copy of your answer on the subscribers at their offices at 503 South Pierre Street, PO Box 160, Pierre, SD 57501, within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within that time, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated this 27th day of January, 2026.

MAY, ADAM, GERDES & THOMPSON LLP

BY: /s/Timothy M. Engel

TIMOTHY M. ENGEL

Attorneys for Plaintiff

503 S. Pierre Street

PO Box 160

Pierre, SD 57501

(605) 224-8803

tme@mayadam.net

The Summons and Complaint were filed in the Office of the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts on January 27, 2026.

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PUBLISH: May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF THE
PETITION OF:
ASHLEIGH NICOLE PRINCE
FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO:
ASHLEIGH NICOLE LEISINGER
FILE NO: 49CIV26-2143
NOTICE OF HEARING
FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Ashleigh Nicole Prince to change Petitioner’s name from Ashleigh Nicole Prince to Ashleigh Nicole Leisinger. The Petition will be heard on the 16 day of June, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. by the Honorable Judge Mandi Mowery, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, in the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Anyone may appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Petitioner’s name should not be changed.

Dated this 11 day of May, 2026.

/s/Mandi Mowery

Circuit Court Judge

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF
H K,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
JUV24-001299
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER

TO: Alex Kelly, Keyla Barrios Barahona, and all to whom it may concern:

You will take notice that on the 2nd day of June, 2026 an Order for Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement was made and entered in the matter entitled above by the above entitled Court and filed with the Clerk and that attached hereto is a true and correct copy thereof.

Dated this 3rd day of June, 2026.

/s/Brianna Palomaki

Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath

Deputy State’s Attorney

Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office

415 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(605) 367-4226

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF
J B,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
JUV24-001299
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER

TO: Unknown Father, Keyla Barrios Barahona, and all to whom it may concern:

You will take notice that on the 2nd day of June, 2026 a Final Dispositional Order was made and entered in the matter entitled above by the above entitled Court and filed with the Clerk and that attached hereto is a true and correct copy thereof.

Dated this 3rd day of June, 2026.

/s/Brianna Palomaki

Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath

Deputy State’s Attorney

Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office

415 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(605) 367-4226

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF
I B, S B,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
JUV26-000265
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER

TO: Salina Berg, and all to whom it may concern:

You will take notice that on the 8th day of June, 2026 an Order of Adjudication was made and entered in the matter entitled above by the above entitled Court and filed with the Clerk and that attached hereto is a true and correct copy thereof.

Dated this 9th day of June, 2026.

/s/Brianna Palomaki

Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath

Deputy State’s Attorney

Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office

415 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(605) 367-4226

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE MATTER OF
S A,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILD
JUV26-000048
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER

TO: Unknown Father, and all to whom it may concern:

You will take notice that on the 8th day of June, 2026 an Order of Adjudication was made and entered in the matter entitled above by the above entitled Court and filed with the Clerk and that attached hereto is a true and correct copy thereof.

Dated this 9th day of June, 2026.

/s/Brianna Palomaki

Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath

Deputy State’s Attorney

Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office

415 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(605) 367-4226

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $12.24, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
S A,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILD
AND CONCERNING
SELINA MERCEDES LARA
UNKNOWN FATHER
RESPONDENTS
JUV26-000048
SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)

TO: SELINA MERCEDES LARA

UNKNOWN FATHER

ZACHARY AURADA

AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

You are hereby summoned to appear before the above-named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on September 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM to answer the Petition of Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath, now on file with the Clerk of said Court, alleging the above named Child to be an abused/neglected Child and praying that said Child be taken from you and that a guardian be appointed with authority to consent to the adoption of said Child. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, why said Child should not be found abused/neglected and the prayer of said Petition granted or said Child otherwise dealt with. Failure to appear is an admission to the allegation(s) contained in the Petition. You are further notified that the termination of parental rights is a possible remedy of these proceedings and that you and the above-named Child have the right to have an attorney present at all stages of the proceedings.

Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 8th day of June, 2026.

KARLA KALB, Clerk

BY: /s/ Brenda Jarrott

Deputy

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
I B, S B,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
AND CONCERNING
SALINA MAE BERG
CODY IVAN BASCHE
RESPONDENTS
JUV26-000265
SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)

TO: SALINA MAE BERG

CODY IVAN BASCHE

AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

You are hereby summoned to appear before the above-named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on November 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM to answer the Petition of Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath, now on file with the Clerk of said Court, alleging the above named Children to be an abused/neglected Children and praying that said Children be taken from you and that a guardian be appointed with authority to consent to the adoption of said Children. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, why said Children should not be found abused/neglected and the prayer of said Petition granted or said Children otherwise dealt with. Failure to appear is an admission to the allegation(s) contained in the Petition. You are further notified that the termination of parental rights is a possible remedy of these proceedings and that you and the abovenamed Children have the right to have an attorney present at all stages of the proceedings.

Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 8th day of June, 2026.

KARLA KALB, Clerk

BY: /s/ Brenda Jarrott

Deputy

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $24.48, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
Y.A.,
MINOR CHILD,
AND CONCERNING,
RACHAEL ANGETH AND ABRAHAM YOL, RESPONDENTS
JUV 24-943
SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)

TO: RACHAEL ANGETH AND ABRAHAM YOL AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

You are hereby summoned to appear before the above named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on July 7, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. for a yearly review hearing on the above named child/ren. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, on how said child/ren should otherwise be dealt with. You are further notified that you and the above named child/ren have the right to have an attorney present at this proceeding.

Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this ____ day of June, 2026.

KARLA KALB, Clerk

BY: /s/ Hannah Ludlow

Deputy

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $17.39, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
C M, E R,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
AND CONCERNING
KILEY ANN RIEDEL
JON-LEWK SHANE LESLY
ZACHARY SCOTT MONCRIEF
RESPONDENTS
JUV26-000580
SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)

TO: KILEY ANN RIEDEL

JON-LEWK SHANE LESLY

ZACHARY SCOTT MONCRIEF

AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

You are hereby summoned to appear before the above-named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to answer the Petition of BRIANNA PALOMAKI, now on file with the Clerk of said Court, alleging the above named Children to be an abused/neglected Children and praying that said Children be taken from you and that a guardian be appointed with authority to consent to the adoption of said Children. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, why said Children should not be found abused/neglected and the prayer of said Petition granted or said Children otherwise dealt with. Failure to appear is an admission to the allegation(s) contained in the Petition. You are further notified that the termination of parental rights is a possible remedy of these proceedings and that you and the above-named Children have the right to have an attorney present at all stages of the proceedings.

Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 5th day of May, 2026.

KARLA KALB, Clerk

BY: /s/ Alyssa King

Deputy

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $25.12, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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PUBLISH: June 12, 2026

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
:SS IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
EX REL, SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, IN THE INTEREST OF,
J B, R B, C G, IV, C G, O P, T S, JR,
ALLEGED ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN
AND CONCERNING
ANDREA ANNE BROWN
UNKNOWN FATHER
CHARLES GRIEGO
NATHANIEL CHRIST OORLOG
NICHOLAS CODY PTAK
TYLOR THOMAS SEALEY
RESPONDENTS
JUV26-000448
AMENDED SUMMONS
(ALLEGED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD)

TO: ANDREA ANNE BROWN

UNKNOWN FATHER

CHARLES GRIEGO

NATHANIEL CHRIST OORLOG

NICHOLAS CODY PTAK

TYLOR THOMAS SEALEY

ROBERT REID JR

AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

You are hereby summoned to appear before the above-named Court in its courtroom at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 425 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on July 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer the Petition of Carrie Mees/Brianna Palomaki/Lyndee Kamrath, now on file with the Clerk of said Court, alleging the above named Children to be an abused/neglected Children and praying that said Children be taken from you and that a guardian be appointed with authority to consent to the adoption of said Children. You must appear at the time and place set forth above to show cause, if any you have, why said Children should not be found abused/neglected and the prayer of said Petition granted or said Children otherwise dealt with. Failure to appear is an admission to the allegation(s) contained in the Petition. You are further notified that the termination of parental rights is a possible remedy of these proceedings and that you and the above-named Children have the right to have an attorney present at all stages of the proceedings.

Dated at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 9th day of June, 2026.

KARLA KALB, Clerk

BY: /s/ Brenda Jarrott

Deputy

Published once on June 12, 2026, at the approximate cost of $28.34, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

The Dakota Scout is the official newspaper of the city of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls School District, the Harrisburg School District, Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, and the city of Baltic.

Left-wing politicos are hurling spoiler accusations in South Dakota. But this time, it’s backers of the independent calling for the Democratic candidate’s departure from the U.S. Senate race.

A second run for federal office by a former Democrat-turned-independent with statewide name recognition and a growing campaign war chest has some progressive activists questioning whether Democrats are backing the strongest challenger to incumbent Republican Sen. Mike Rounds.

The debate has intensified in recent weeks as independent candidate Brian Bengs continues to outraise Democratic nominee Julian Beaudion. Public polling also suggests the former Democratic Senate candidate may be better positioned to compete against Rounds in November.

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Recently reelected District 28B Rep. Travis Ismay of Newell is facing an arrest warrant for alleged intentional damage to a highway — which is a felony.

According to a Butte County Grand Jury indictment, Ismay violated South Dakota Law 31-32-1, which makes it illegal to “intentionally dig up, remove, displace, break, or otherwise injure or destroy any public highway or bridge, or any private way laid out by authority of law.”

The Class 6 felony includes up to a two-year prison term and/or a fine of up to $4,000.

Court documents indicate the arrest warrant was issued Tuesday, but it was not immediately clear whether Ismay had been arrested.

So far, Ismay has declined comment.

Ismay won the District 28B house seat June 2 with 55 percent of the vote. He beat Larry Schmoltz in the race.

Content courtesy of The Rapid City Post.

Sioux Falls has placed its newly reconstructed Well 25 into service, restoring a key groundwater source and expanding the city’s drinking water capacity.

The new Well 25 replaces a 1952-era well at the same north-side site near the Big Sioux River that served Sioux Falls for more than 70 years. According to city officials, the reconstructed well adds more than 5 million gallons of daily capacity to the system and can produce as much as 7 million gallons per day during peak demand.

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Gary Bormann, 82, of Sioux Falls peacefully went home to the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be held from 3-5 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Southern Hills Methodist Church in Sioux Falls.

Gary Bormann was born March 29, 1944, to William and Iola (Staley) Bormann. His early childhood was spent on a farm near Canistota until his family moved to Sioux Falls in 1955. After graduating from Washington High School in 1963, he went on to further his education at Nettleton Community College in Sioux Falls. On November 25, 1965, he married Cynthia Ortman. They made their home in Sioux Falls, where Gary worked for many years at Sunshine Foods. He then served as an assistant manager at a grocery store before retiring from building cabinets.

Gary enjoyed serving in his churches (Crestwood UCC and Southern Hills UMC), playing games with friends and family, taking care of the local birds, traveling around the world visiting 34 countries, fostering kittens for the Humane Society for over 30 years, and participating in his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He was well known for his wonderful, loving hugs as well.

Gary is grateful to have shared his life with his wife of 60 years, Cindy; sons, Vernon (Janet) and F. Scott (Nola) all of Sioux Falls; grandsons, Shawn (Shavon), Brett, Trevor, Vincent and Trey; great-grandson, Xavier; siblings, Carol Turgeon, Deanna (Don) Hughes, Debra Ness, Don (Yvonne) Howe, and Donna (Mark) Meinerts, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, his siblings Loren, Leonard, William and Barbara, and brothers-in-law Vance Turgeon and Doug Ness.

Celebrate a life with the whole community in The Dakota Scout. Contact obits@thedakotascout.com to have your loved one remembered today.

South Dakota Mines researchers are taking a step toward bringing a new protective coating to market after completing a prestigious National Science Foundation entrepreneurship program.

The Rapid City-based team recently finished the NSF National Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, program, a seven-week training initiative designed to help scientists and engineers move research from the laboratory into commercial use.

The team’s product, called NanoGuard, is a nearly invisible coating designed to protect equipment from corrosion and the buildup of biological material that can damage sensitive devices.

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The Dakota Scout has a new curator for The Lounge arts, entertainment and culture section at TheDakotaScout.com.

When The Scout was founded, Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis envisioned more than just a source for cutting-edge investigative journalism in South Dakota. They imagined a platform that would also serve as a consortium for talented local authors and independent content creators who are already producing information our community wants and values.

Today, we are proud to announce that Lyrical Limelight has joined The Dakota Scout as the new curator of The Scout’s Lounge.

Lyrical Limelight is a dedicated music and arts section/series within Intellectual Dissatisfaction, a Sioux Falls-based independent alternative media outlet focused on:

• Nationwide live-music coverage and in-depth concert reviews

• Features on emerging artists

• Professional photography

• Writing, photography, and art by creatives across the country

Known for its honest, detailed show recaps and high-quality photography, Lyrical Limelight regularly covers shows at Sioux Falls venues like The Den and Bigs Bar, while also reaching audiences well beyond South Dakota (with readers in dozens of countries).

The Scout is thrilled to partner with this respected local independent voice. This collaboration strengthens our mission of supporting quality local journalism and creative content that enriches our community.

Welcome aboard, Lyrical Limelight!

Stay up to date with our listing of events happening across the state. From festivals and concerts to theater performances, local sports and community gatherings, we bring you the latest updates on entertainment and activities for all interests. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun, cultural experiences or vibrant nightlife, you’ll find plenty of exciting events to explore.

Submit your events to The Dakota Scout and Lyrical Limelight by emailing events@thedakotascout.com

THIS WEEK

Friday, June 12

The Wall That Heals 2026

Friday, June 12 • Open 24 hours
Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings

The City of Brookings hosts the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and Mobile Education Center. The exhibit opened June 11 and remains open around the clock until 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Free.

Pine Island Gravel Odyssey

Friday, June 12 • All day
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish

The signature Spearfish gravel cycling event continues during the coverage window, drawing riders to the Northern Hills for long-distance routes and outdoor endurance riding. Cost not listed.

Cootie Days

Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14
Dell Rapids City Park, Dell Rapids

Dell Rapids’ long-running community carnival returns for its 107th year, with local reporting noting an expanded carnival midway for the 2026 celebration. Cost not listed.

Custer Off-Road Rally

Friday, June 12 • Times vary
Custer Trails, Custer

The Custer Chamber’s off-road weekend begins Friday with riders bringing ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps and dual-sport vehicles for a weekend on Southern Hills trails. Registration and ticketing vary.

GreenWayDays

Friday, June 12 • Times vary
Founders Park and Rapid City Greenway, Rapid City

Rapid City’s community-driven summer festival honors the memory of the 1972 flood while celebrating the greenway system that grew from the city’s recovery. Price not listed.

Downtown Friday Nights

Friday, June 12 • 6 p.m.
Downtown Spearfish

Spearfish’s downtown summer series brings people into the city center for music, vendors and community activity on a Friday evening. Price not listed.

Deadwood PBR

Friday, June 12 • 7 p.m.
Days of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood

Professional bull riders return to Deadwood for the first of two nights at the Days of ’76 Event Complex. Tickets range from $21.50 to $76.50.

Grace Kelly

Friday, June 12 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls

Singer, saxophonist and composer Grace Kelly performs at the Levitt with members of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra. The free outdoor concert also includes an opening set from the Dalton Peterson Trio and Levitt Jam Camp Showcase.

Legally Blonde

Friday, June 12 • 7 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls

The Premiere Playhouse opens its run of the Broadway musical comedy about Elle Woods, law school and the cheerful demolition of people’s low expectations. Ticketed.

Matt Rife Stay Golden World Tour

Friday, June 12 • 8 p.m.
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls

Comedian Matt Rife brings his arena comedy tour to Sioux Falls for a Friday night stop at the Premier Center. Ticketed.

Spotlight Theatre Company presents Macbeth

Friday, June 12 • Time not listed
Augustana University, Sioux Falls

Spotlight Theatre Company’s young performers stage Shakespeare’s tragedy in a free summer production running June 12–13.

Saturday, June 13

MOTHER with Dragged Out to Sea and Exhausted

Saturday, June 13 • 8 p.m.
The Den, Sioux Falls

MOTHER brings a heavy summer show to The Den with special guests Dragged Out to Sea and Exhausted. The flyer lists the event as free, all ages, with music starting at 8 p.m.

Pine Island Gravel Odyssey

Saturday, June 13 • All day
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish

The Spearfish gravel cycling weekend continues Saturday, with riders taking on Black Hills terrain and the event’s signature outdoor challenge. Cost not listed.

Cootie Days

Saturday, June 13
Dell Rapids City Park, Dell Rapids

Cootie Days continues in Dell Rapids with carnival midway activities and community gathering around the city’s annual American Legion tradition. Cost not listed.

Custer Off-Road Rally

Saturday, June 13 • Times vary
Custer Trails, Custer

The off-road rally continues in Custer with trail riding, rally programming and social events for riders in the Southern Hills. Registration and ticketing vary.

GreenWayDays

Saturday, June 13 • Times vary
Founders Park and Rapid City Greenway, Rapid City

GreenWayDays continues in Rapid City with community programming connected to the city’s greenway, flood remembrance and summer recreation. Price not listed.

All Angels Art Festival

Saturday, June 13 • 8 a.m.
Episcopal Church of All Angels, Spearfish

The Spearfish arts calendar includes a Saturday morning art festival at Episcopal Church of All Angels. Price not listed.

Brookings Farmers Market

Saturday, June 13 • 9 a.m.–noon
300 block of 6th Avenue, Brookings

Brookings’ summer farmers market brings local producers and vendors downtown for a Saturday morning market between the library and courthouse. Free admission.

America in Art Open House Event

Saturday, June 13 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings

The South Dakota Art Museum marks the opening of “America in Art” with guided tours, lemonade, popcorn and outdoor games. Price not listed.

Yankton Ribfest & Chislicfest

Saturday, June 13 • 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Riverside Park, Yankton

Yankton’s first Ribfest & Chislicfest fills Riverside Park with food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, rib and chislic competition, a car and bike show, kids activities and live music. Free.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise

Saturday, June 13 • 5–7 p.m.
Bluestem Bicycles, Brookings

This casual bicycle ride moves through Brookings park to park, built around an easygoing pace and community hangout energy rather than competition. Price not listed.

Deadwood PBR

Saturday, June 13 • 7 p.m.
Days of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood

The second night of Deadwood PBR brings another round of professional bull riding to the Days of ’76 Event Complex. Tickets range from $21.50 to $76.50.

Britnee Kellogg

Saturday, June 13 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls

Country artist Britnee Kellogg performs a free Saturday night concert at the Levitt, bringing a polished, personal-story-driven sound to the downtown outdoor stage.

Legally Blonde

Saturday, June 13 • 7 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls

The Premiere Playhouse continues the first weekend of Legally Blonde with another evening performance at the Orpheum. Ticketed.

Sal Vulcano Everything’s Fine Tour

Saturday, June 13 • 7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Sal Vulcano, known for Impractical Jokers, brings his national stand-up tour to the Washington Pavilion. Ticketed.

Spearfish Public House live music

Saturday, June 13 • 8 p.m.
Spearfish Public House, Spearfish

Spearfish Public House hosts an evening live music show with Lena Marie Schiffer and The House of Sky. Price not listed.

Spotlight Theatre Company presents Macbeth

Saturday, June 13 • Time not listed
Augustana University, Sioux Falls

The free youth theatre production of Macbeth continues for a second day at Augustana University.

Sunday, June 14

The Wall That Heals 2026

Sunday, June 14 • Open until 2 p.m.
Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings

The Brookings stop for the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica closes Sunday afternoon. Free.

Cootie Days

Sunday, June 14
Dell Rapids City Park, Dell Rapids

Cootie Days wraps up its 2026 weekend in Dell Rapids after three days of carnival and community activity. Cost not listed.

Custer Off-Road Rally

Sunday, June 14 • Times vary
Custer Trails, Custer

The Custer Off-Road Rally wraps up its weekend of trail riding and Black Hills off-road programming. Registration and ticketing vary.

GreenWayDays

Sunday, June 14 • Times vary
Founders Park and Rapid City Greenway, Rapid City

Rapid City’s GreenWayDays festival concludes Sunday after a weekend of remembrance, recreation and community activity. Price not listed.

Legally Blonde

Sunday, June 14 • 2 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls

The first weekend of The Premiere Playhouse’s Legally Blonde run closes with a Sunday matinee at the Orpheum. Ticketed.

Humbletown Band Bluegrass Music

Sunday, June 14 • 2 p.m.
High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish

Humbletown performs an afternoon bluegrass show at the High Plains Western Heritage Center. Price not listed.

Good Roots Pizza Nights

Sunday, June 14 • 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Good Roots Farm, Brookings area

Good Roots Farm continues its Sunday wood-fired pizza night series, with preorders used for the weekly farm dinner setup. Price varies by preorder.

Brookings Area Community Band

Sunday, June 14 • 7:30–9 p.m.
Pioneer Park Bandshell, Brookings

The Brookings Area Community Band continues its summer season with a Sunday evening concert in Pioneer Park. Cost not listed.

Monday, June 15

South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic

Monday, June 15 through Tuesday, June 16
Brookings

South Dakota 4-H brings livestock judging, horse judging, skill-a-thon, quiz bowl, meats judging and poultry judging contests to Brookings for a two-day youth agriculture event. Registration details vary.

Monday Play Day

Monday, June 15 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings

The Children’s Museum of South Dakota opens for a special Monday play day, giving families an extra weekday option for summer museum time. Regular admission applies.

Building Healthy Brain Habits

Monday, June 15 • 2 p.m.
Waterford Dining Room, Touchmark at All Saints, Sioux Falls

This health and wellness program focuses on brain-healthy habits and aging well. Details are limited in the available event listing, so readers should confirm directly with the venue or organizer before attending. Price not listed.

Tuesday, June 16

Birds of Prey Presentation

Tuesday, June 16 • 2 p.m.
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish

Spearfish City Park hosts a Tuesday afternoon birds of prey presentation for families and nature-curious visitors. Price not listed.

Spearfish Sasquatch vs. Casper Spuds

Tuesday, June 16 • 6 p.m.
Black Hills Power Sports Complex, Spearfish

The Spearfish Sasquatch continue their summer baseball schedule with a home game against the Casper Spuds. Ticketing details not listed.

America 250: George Washington: Citizen, Soldier, Statesman with Gary Gregg

Tuesday, June 16 • 6 p.m.
High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish

Author Gary Gregg gives an America 250 program on George Washington at the High Plains Western Heritage Center. Price not listed.

Painting the Prairie: A Live Painting Demonstration with Artist Mecca Rutherford

Tuesday, June 16 • 6 p.m.
Center for Western Studies, Sioux Falls

Artist Mecca Rutherford is listed for a live painting demonstration at the Center for Western Studies. The strongest available official link confirms the venue and its programming role, but the specific event listing should be confirmed directly before publication. Price not listed.

Writing Club

Tuesday, June 16 • 6–7 p.m.
Watertown Regional Library, Watertown

Watertown Regional Library hosts a writing club session for writers looking for a structured hour of community and practice. Free.

Campfire Acoustic Jam Session

Tuesday, June 16 • 7 p.m.
Crow Peak Brewing Co., Spearfish

Crow Peak Brewing hosts an acoustic jam session for musicians and listeners looking for an informal Tuesday night music gathering. Price not listed.

Wednesday, June 17

Black Hills Camaro Rally

Wednesday, June 17 • All day
Holiday Inn, Spearfish

The Black Hills Camaro Rally begins in Spearfish, bringing car enthusiasts into the Northern Hills for a multi-day gathering. Cost not listed.

Coffee & Camaraderie

Wednesday, June 17 • 11 a.m.
American Legion Post #140, Salem

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs brings its “What’s Brewing” outreach series to Salem, creating a space for veterans to connect, share stories and learn about benefits and services. Free.

Summertime Food Trucks & Fun

Wednesday, June 17 • 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Brookings

Brookings’ midweek summer food truck event offers a lunch-hour stop for food and community gathering. Price varies by vendor.

Spearfish Sasquatch vs. Casper Spuds

Wednesday, June 17 • 6 p.m.
Black Hills Power Sports Complex, Spearfish

The Sasquatch continue their home series against Casper with another evening baseball game in Spearfish. Ticketing details not listed.

Canyon Acoustic Series

Wednesday, June 17 • 6 p.m.
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish

The Canyon Acoustic Series brings live outdoor music to Spearfish City Park for a midweek summer concert. Price not listed.

Books + Beer: A Grown-Up Book Fair

Wednesday, June 17 • 6–8 p.m.
Brookings

This adult book fair format gives readers a casual evening event built around browsing, conversation and a grown-up spin on the school book fair. Price not listed.

Silver Oak Wine Dinner

Wednesday, June 17 • 6:30–9 p.m.
R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sioux Falls

R Wine Bar & Kitchen hosts a four-course dinner paired with four wines connected to Silver Oak and Twomey, with a winery representative scheduled to attend. Tickets are $150.

Thursday, June 18

Black Hills Camaro Rally

Thursday, June 18 • All day
Holiday Inn, Spearfish

The Camaro Rally continues Thursday in Spearfish as car enthusiasts gather in the Black Hills. Cost not listed.

Outdoor messy playgroup

Thursday, June 18 • 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Brookings

This sensory playgroup from Tend x The Creative Space Studio + Creative Play gives young children and caregivers a messy, hands-on art and play session without making families do the cleanup at home. Admission is $8.

Science Kitchen Camp

Thursday, June 18 • 1–5 p.m.
Brookings

This drop-off children’s camp explores the science behind food, with hands-on experiments built around kitchen chemistry. Cost ranges from $32 to $40.

South Dakota Safety Council Open House

Thursday, June 18 • 2–4 p.m.
South Dakota Safety Council, Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Safety Council hosts an open house celebrating its new space and its work around safety, health and education across the state. Free registration.

Spearfish Area Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, June 18 • 5 p.m.
Spearfish Public Library, Spearfish

The Spearfish library hosts a fiber arts club session for people interested in stitching, yarn work and textile projects. Price not listed.

Jay Nelson Live

Thursday, June 18 • 6 p.m.
Crow Peak Brewing Co., Spearfish

Crow Peak Brewing hosts a Thursday evening live music set from Jay Nelson. Price not listed.

Parkston Amphitheater Thursday: Too Drunk To Fish & The Gear Daddies

Thursday, June 18 • 6 p.m.
Parkston Amphitheater, Parkston

Parkston’s Thursday concert series continues with Too Drunk To Fish opening at 6 p.m. and The Gear Daddies following at 7 p.m. Cost not listed.

Spearfish Sasquatch vs. Oahe ZAP

Thursday, June 18 • 6 p.m.
Black Hills Power Sports Complex, Spearfish

The Spearfish Sasquatch open a home series against the Oahe ZAP with a Thursday evening game. Ticketing details not listed.

Fiddler on the Roof

Thursday, June 18 • 7–9:30 p.m.
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings

The classic musical follows Tevye and his family through questions of love, tradition and change, with the Brookings performance scheduled at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Ticketing details not listed.

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

Thursday, June 18 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls

Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials bring a free Thursday night show to the Levitt stage in Falls Park West.

Desperate Electric at Spearfish Public House

Thursday, June 18 • 7 p.m.
Spearfish Public House, Spearfish

Spearfish Public House hosts Desperate Electric for a Thursday night live music show. Price not listed.

Future Events

Check back each week for an updated list of future events.

Jesse James Days

Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21
Garretson, SD

2nd Annual Hobby Horse Relay

Saturday, June 20 • 12 p.m.
Lake Lorraine, Sioux Falls

Slamdakota Death Fest

Friday, Jul. 10 & Saturday, Jul. 11
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Black Hills Corvette Classic

Wednesday, Jul. 15 - Saturday, Jul. 18
Beresford, Sioux Falls, Spearfish

Jo Dee Messina: Bridges Tour

Sunday, Sept. 27 • 7 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Ilona Lucinda Kruse, age five and a half, passed away in the loving arms of her parents on June 6, 2026, at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, following complications from a heart condition.

Ilona was born on June 22, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital to her adoring parents, Max Kruse and Jessica Leffers Kruse.

Ilona had an enormous personality and carried herself with the confidence and dignity of someone well beyond her years. She was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, loving fiercely and showing enormous empathy, but very willing to express her opinions and needs. Ilona articulated these things with a colorful and prodigious vocabulary. She felt things deeply, and everything she did, she did with purpose. She walked with her signature strut, with her long, beautiful hair swinging behind her. Ilona made a point of greeting anyone she passed in the school hallway and had a way of ensuring everyone was included and felt welcome. Her presence was impossible to miss, especially her voice, which could carry through brick walls. Ilona was absolutely hilarious, and not a day would go by without her making her parents laugh.

Ilona was a kindergartener at Pettigrew and “was a teacher’s dream to have in class”. As one of the youngest kids in her class, she excelled academically and was always willing to help her teacher and classmates. Ilona was a talented and passionate gymnast, training in the developmental program at All American Gymnastics. Her energy and imagination came through in her love of singing and dancing, even in her own little songs. She loved cruising around on her scooter, drawing with sidewalk chalk, and swimming. She loved to dance and was an enthusiastic team member of the Diamonds class at Champion Legacy Dance Academy.

More than anything, Ilona adored her big brother, Jameson. As an infant, Jameson was the only person who could elicit an ear-to-ear smile from her. If he wasn’t in the room, one of her first questions was always, “Where’s Jameson?” The two were inseparable and constantly in cahoots. Since they were so close in age, they could participate in many activities together, such as swimming lessons and gymnastics. Ilona made sure to let everyone know that Jameson was her big brother. Of all the roles Ilona cherished, being Jameson’s little sister was her favorite.

Ilona was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Denise Kruse, who loved her dearly and was an active part of her life.

Ilona is survived by her devoted parents, Jessica Leffers Kruse and Maxwell Kruse, and her beloved brother, Jameson Kruse. She is also survived by many family members and friends whose lives are forever changed by knowing and loving her.

Ilona embodied the spirit of Shakespeare’s words, “And though she be but little, she is fierce,” in everything she did. The void she leaves behind is immeasurable, but her spirit and energy live on in everyone she met.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for your support during this incredibly difficult time. Any donation, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial strain on the family and allow them to focus on healing and honoring the beautiful life of their child. For donations, please click on the following link: GoFundMe Support for the Kruse Family.

A memorial service to celebrate Ilona’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A visitation for friends and family will begin at 9:30 AM at Miller Westside Chapel, located at 6200 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106.

Ilona’s Memorial Service will be livestreamed to Miller Funeral Home’s YouTube page. For those who cannot attend in person and would like to participate in the livestream, please click on the following link: Ilona’s Celebration of Life Livestream Link.

Celebrate a life with the whole community in The Dakota Scout. Contact obits@thedakotascout.com to have your loved one remembered today.

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly attributed authorship to Jodi Schwan. The Dakota Scout strives for accuracy and fitness and deeply regrets the error.

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