County How the county is housing justice-impacted people A new county program centered on helping folks who've been impacted by the justice system has officially housed more than a dozen people in the first six months.
County How Minnehaha County is looking to meet future housing needs An option to add an apartment to your home – and other forms of "middle housing" – might be part of the solution for meeting increasing housing demand and density in the region, according to a presentation the Minnehaha County Commission heard Tuesday.
County These new kiosks will make it easier to access county resources The kiosks came as a result of a recent redesign of the human service department's front desk.
County Finding housing post-incarceration is tricky. 'Just Home' is helping. A new partnership with the St. Francis House will mean even more available housing units for these hard-to-house folks.
County How a 'no wrong door' approach will bolster the county's system of support Minnehaha County has a new, full-time position focused on connecting various resources within the community.
County The design for a new, $45M Lincoln County courthouse is taking shape Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve design concepts and, more significantly for taxpayers, the maximum price tag on a new courthouse.
County Why the Children's Home Shelter needs more support The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety – formerly known as Children's Inn – is facing a 40 percent budget shortfall, and they're going to be looking to state and local governments to help close the gap.
County How the county is trying to get full ownership of the fairgrounds The Minnehaha County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to take legal action to figure out if there's a way around the restrictions on what the county can do with the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds
County There's a lot of big feelings about plans to build a new prison near Harrisburg The state announced last week that a new state penitentiary will be built south of Harrisburg. Here's what we know (and what folks have to say about it).
County Get a look at the new Juvenile Justice Center design Initial designs shared this week show a more than 72,000-square-foot facility
County Why public safety costs are rising in Minnehaha County Public safety costs in Minnehaha County have increased 47% in the last five years, according to budget data shared this week with the county commission.
County Why the fairgrounds' future still can't be decided The task force convened to create a future vision for the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds has found that the county doesn't have enough information to decide the next steps for the aging facility.
County You can help shape the future of Lincoln County Lincoln County is looking to update its 20-year comprehensive plan, and decision-makers say community input is a critical part of the process.
County Here's the latest on Minnehaha County's plans to regulate Airbnbs The Minnehaha County Planning Commission on Monday voted to recommend approval to an ordinance that would define "short-term rentals" and set some parameters for how those properties can operate.
County The county is one step closer to a new $50 million juvenile detention center The Minnehaha County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve taking on up to $50 million in debt to build a new juvenile detention center.
County How a proposed county-level change could restrict local Airbnbs The Minnehaha Planning Commission is looking to propose a clearer definition – and tighter regulations – for AirBnbs and other short-term vacation rentals in the county.
County How a new partnership and a potential $4 million grant will address unique housing needs The county is asking for an additional $4 million to help fund a unique partnership with the Glory House to help house people who've been incarcerated.
County Why the county is talking about a new $50 million juvenile detention center The Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center is running out of space. Here's a look at a proposed solution.
County Why the future of the fairgrounds is more complicated than 'keep or sell' Here's a look at the barriers facing county commissioners regardless of the future path they choose for the fairgrounds.
County How the county got a highly competitive grant to help with unique housing needs Minnehaha County was one of four communities nationwide selected to participate in a unique housing effort to help people who've been impacted by the justice system.
County Jail sees more violence, rule-breaking and turnover The Minnehaha County Jail last year saw an increase in major rule violations, employee turnover and situations where staff had to use force to control a situation, Warden Mike Mattson told county commissioners Tuesday.
County Why your property value is probably going up this year Market property values went up in the last year, which means assessed values are going up, too. Here's what it means for you (and your tax bill).
County What challenges rural ambulances are facing right now Minnehaha County's rural emergency medical services (EMS) are facing staffing shortages, a decrease in volunteers and lower-than-ideal reimbursement rates.
County Minnehaha County has $37.5 million to spend – and three times that in funding requests Minnehaha County has $37.5 million in federal coronavirus relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
County Lincoln County voters reject plan to fund roads Voters in Lincoln County overwhelmingly voted down a plan to increase taxes for three years to fund road and bridge improvements.
