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The 43rd Annual Sioux Falls St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 18, 2023, in downtown Sioux Falls

The 43rd Annual Sioux Falls St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 18, 2023, in downtown Sioux Falls

The 43rd Annual Sioux Falls St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 18, 2023, in downtown Sioux Falls

"I’m sympathetic to all those who are struggling with this looming rate increase, but I also want to emphasize this is what it’s going to take to keep water running," Councilwoman Susan Tjarks said

Mayor Bob Everson said officials with B-Y Water District have threatened the city that it would shut water supply off at times when Mitchell exceeds the maximum daily capacity

“God puts you on a path and said it’s time to be done. I have an opportunity to go work with Avera Queen of Peace,” Laursen said of the factors behind his decision to resign

“For $120,000 difference, you get the same finished product but it might be a year later,” Councilman Marty Barington said of going with the lowest bid that outlines a 2024 completion timeline

“We’re using more water than we are guaranteed to have access to now," said City Administrator Stephanie Ellwein.

Over the past year, the city has been mulling over bringing a secondary water source to Mitchell – a move Mayor Bob Everson said is aimed at positioning the city to grow.

One issue that arose during the blizzard was drivers disregarding the city’s no travel advisory, which Schroeder said led to vehicles getting stuck on roads while plow drivers were moving snow.