Aberdeen trying to return federal court to city
“Workers soon will begin installing a new fire sprinkler system in the old federal courthouse in Aberdeen in hopes that the renovation will help return court proceedings to the Hub City. The city of Aberdeen…
The Tiff Over TIFs
“In the last three years, some big building projects in Sioux Falls have gotten an extra incentive from the city: Tax Increment Financing. It’s a big name for big bucks that are reimbursed to the…
City Council: Funds set aside for courthouse purchase
“The City Council set aside $525,000 for the possible acquisition of the federal courthouse building, but it wasn’t without reservations. City Attorney Adam Altman said the funds for the purchase of the courthouse will be…
City Council: Zone change approved for land next to Melgaard
” The zoning change, adopted on second reading by an 8 to 1 vote, gives the entire property an R-2 zone and restricts the density of development on the land. R-2 is a medium-density residential…
Court Ruling Adds Wrinkle to Redevelopment Plan
“Solicitor John Gillespie cited an Appellate Division ruling earlier this month that states an area—even an area deemed in need of redevelopment—must be found to be blighted in order for a governing body to invoke…
Eminent Domain and a Horse Slaughterhouse at Wounded Knee?
“As the sale of the historic Wounded Knee site looms with several offers on the table for owner James Czywczynski, the Oglala Sioux Tribe has moved to seize the land using eminent domain, according to…
Wounded Knee is American Indians’ Gettysburg: Interior Dept Should Declare Eminent Domain
“Ever since the property at Wounded Knee was put up for sale, American Indians across America have wondered aloud how a place such as Wounded Knee that is so iconic to Native people could even…