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🌱 Harrisburg puts parks first in proposed $5.5 million investment
Harrisburg, South Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Harrisburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Harrisburg puts parks first in proposed $5.5 million investment
- Big turnover ahead for South Dakota's legislative oversight board
- Jefferson and Lincoln headline South Dakota's football championship weekend
Also on today's calendar: Cosmic Jump and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 55 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 41, low: 24.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 41 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Harrisburg slated to invest $5.5M on parks improvements in 2027 (siouxfallslive.com) — Harrisburg is proposing nearly $5.5 million in park improvements for 2027, including a Central Park splash pad and pickleball courts at Hugh Robinson Park. The investment responds to residents asking for more recreation options and would exceed proposed road construction spending. The City Council takes up a second reading Nov. 17. 
2. Legislature's turnover means new faces on Executive Board (keloland.com) — Harrisburg Rep. Aaron Aylward's decision not to seek re-election is part of a broad shakeup on South Dakota's legislative Executive Board. At least nine of its 15 members will change next year, reshaping the panel that oversees legislative staff, appoints interim committees and helps oversee the executive branch.
3. South Dakota Gridiron Report: One reason each finalist can win a 2026 state championship (mitchellrepublic.com) — Sioux Falls Jefferson heads into Saturday's Class 11AAA championship against Lincoln after beating Harrisburg 58–20 in the semifinals. The matchup caps seven state title games at the DakotaDome Nov. 12–14. Jefferson's surging offense faces a Lincoln team whose quarterback, Brody Schafer, helped deliver a dramatic semifinal victory.
4. Lincoln County OKs AI-powered weather cameras for highway department (siouxfallslive.com) — Lincoln County approved a three-year, $34,000 contract for four weather cameras to help highway crews decide when roads need treatment. Harrisburg resident Beth Quayle asked about crowdsourcing reports instead, while another resident raised surveillance concerns. The highway superintendent said the cameras aren't for tracking motorists, though he didn't rule out sharing access with law enforcement.
5. Audits review finds no basis for Randall's allegations (keloland.com) — South Dakota's auditor general says a review prompted by a former investment employee's allegations found no internal control issues. Renae Randall continues to allege misconduct and wrongful termination. At Tuesday's legislative hearing, Harrisburg Rep. Aaron Aylward questioned why she hadn't filed a complaint with the attorney general's office.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Library Board Meeting →
301 E Willow St, Harrisburg
5:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Explorer Music Concert
Harrisburg North Middle School Performing Arts Center
6:30 pm -
Liberty Music Concert
Liberty Elementary Harrisburg, SD 57032
6:30 pm -
Cosmic Jump →
Air Madness, 310 Industrial Rd, Harrisburg
7:00 pm -
$20 Kids Bounce & Bite →
Air Madness, 310 Industrial Rd, Harrisburg
11:00 am -
Girls Basketball: Brandon Valley vs Harrisburg East MS (8th Gr C)
Harrisburg East Middle School Gym - Main Court
4:15 pm -
Girls Basketball: O'Gorman Junior High vs Harrisburg South MS (7th
Harrisburg South Middle School Harrisburg, SD 57032
4:15 pm -
Girls Basketball: O'Gorman Junior High vs Harrisburg South MS (7th
Harrisburg South Middle School Gym - Main Court
4:15 pm -
Girls Basketball: Harrisburg South MS vs O'Gorman Junior High (7th
O'Gorman Junior High
4:15 pm -
Girls Basketball: Harrisburg South MS vs O'Gorman Junior High (7th
Harrisburg South Middle School Harrisburg, SD 57032
4:15 pm -
Girls Basketball: Tea Area MS vs Harrisburg North MS (7th Gr C)
Harrisburg North Middle School Gym - Main Court
4:15 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Showplace Training Center, Harrisburg
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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