Mitchell s Safehouse eyes new $4 million facility to keep up with demand
The Mitchell Area Safehouse’s quest for a new 17,000-square-foot building comes at a crucial time, as the organization has seen a surge in domestic violence amid the pandemic Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
Mitchell Area Safehouse Development Director Ashley Hobbs goes over the plans for the new facility the organization is planning to construct with government grant funding. (Matt Gade / Republic)
Domestic violence never stops, nor do the services that the Mitchell Area Safehouse provides to victims.
But over the past year, it’s been more challenging than ever for the Safehouse to provide those vital services at the nonprofit organization’s existing facility due to a lack of space paired with an increased demand.
County s minimum for dispensaries is at least four, lawyers say Written By: Marcus Traxler | ×
The Davison County Commission holds a meeting with local leaders Tuesday, May 18, 2021 regarding drafting medical marijuana rules in the county. (Marcus Traxler / Republic)
Davison County leaders gathered Tuesday to discuss the county’s plans for the July 1 enacting of legislation for medical marijuana in South Dakota, laying out where it could be allowing cannabis-related businesses in the county.
No formal action was taken Tuesday, but the 1-hour, 45-minute discussion primarily centered on medical marijuana dispensaries, with the Davison County Commission agreeing in principle to allow only one dispensary outside the city limits of the three municipalities in the county.