Mitchell developers looking to turn Corn Palace Inn into apartment complex
Justin Thiesse and Jordan Hanson, both local real estate developers, are attempting to purchase the Corn Palace Inn hotel to transform the property into a large apartment complex along South Burr Street. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
Shown here is the south half of the Corn Palace Inn hotel along South Burr Street in Mitchell, which Justin Thiesse and Jordan Hanson are seeking to purchase and transform into an apartment complex. (Matt Gade / Republic)
A pair of local real estate developers are seeking to transform the Corn Palace Inn into an apartment complex geared toward college students.
District 20 s three Republicans watching legal challenge closely Written By: Marcus Traxler | ×
Will South Dakota’s recreational marijuana plans go up in smoke?
The constitutional amendment ballot measure that was passed in November is being challenged in court, but if the decision is upheld, area legislators expect it to be the most-discussed topic for this Legislative session, which opens Tuesday in Pierre. Gov. Kristi Noem will give her State of the State address at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The district’s three Republicans Sen. Josh Klumb, Reps. Lance Koth and Paul Miskimins said they’ve been looking at other states and have tried to develop an understanding of the topic should the two Legislative bodies be asked to write up regulations.
Current system is 52 years old, difficult to repair Written By: Erik Kaufman | ×
The Mitchell Board of Education is expected to review the status of the intercom, bells and clock system at Mitchell Middle School during its next regular meeting Monday, Jan. 11.
The meeting, which will be held virtually by teleconference, is scheduled for 5 p.m.
In his comments in the agenda, Joe Graves, superintendent for the Mitchell School District, noted that at 52 years old, the intercom, bells and clock system at Mitchell Middle School can no longer be repaired reliably or in a cost-effective manner. The school could use a new digital system, Graves said.
Tanya Manus
Journal staff
Christmas came early for Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota when it received $1.5 million from author, philanthropist and billionaire MacKenzie Scott. The gift will allow Meals on Wheels to replace aging kitchen equipment and potentially serve more people and communities.
The donation is âtruly amazing,â George Larson, executive director of Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota, said Thursday.
Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota delivers meals in Pennington, Perkins, Butte, Meade, Custer, Fall River, Ziebach and Dewey counties. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with colder weather, Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota experienced a 39% increase in clients in November. Larson said the organization currently receives an average 25 new sign-ups each week.
South Dakotaâs nationally recognized colleges Lake Area Technical College of Watertown and Mitchell Technical College of Mitchell say they are honored to be the recipients of significant impact gifts from philanthropist and popular novelist, MacKenzie Scott. Â
The announcement, made through social media, states that 384 organizations including Lake Area Technical College and Mitchell Technical College received generous donations to assist in continuing the good work they are already doing. The colleges will be using the donation to support transformative initiatives that will remove barriers for students and allow them the success everyone deserves.
MacKenzie Scott focused her giving on immediate support to people suffering the economic effects of the pandemic crisis but also seeks out organizations for their leadershipâs track record of effective management and significant impact in their fields. Lake Area Technical College President Mike Cartneyâ¦.