Talk of the Town
Early voting now underway
South Dakota voters can now cast ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Early voting opened Friday, Sept. 20.
Voters in Minnehaha County can file absentee ballots with the county auditor’s office, located in the administration building at 415 N. Dakota Ave. in Sioux Falls.
Voters can also have an absentee ballot mailed to them.
Those who wish vote abseentee by mail should complete a request form, which can be found on the secretary of state’s website, sdsos.gov. The forms must be either notarized or a copy of the voter’s state-issued identification card or driver’s license included.
The deadline to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 21. Details on how to register are available at the county auditor’s office or the secretary of state’s website. Click on the register to vote/update voter registration link.
Sample ballots are also available at county auditor offices or the secretary of state’s voter portal website, vip.sdsos.gov. Sample ballots include a list of all races and ballot measures individualized for voters based on where they are registered.
County seeks public
input on 5-year
transportation, bridge improvement plan
The public is invited to attend a public meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the Minnehaha Xounty Commission Chambers, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls. The purpose of the meeting is to review and gather public input on the county’s five-year transportation and bridge improvement plan.
Free kickboxing classes at Circuit Fitness
Circuit Fitness is offering free kickboxing classes from 8-8:45 a.m. on Saturdays during the school year.
Circuit also offers free senior try-it low impact classes. They are offered the first week of the month, Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m.
Rake the Town on tap for Oct. 25
Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is once again leading the charge to “Rake the Town” on Friday, Oct. 25. Individuals, businesses and organizations that wish to volunteer should register online, https://forms.gle/XrubDhMo9gRysa5CA. Raking begins at 8 a.m. and continues through 5 p.m. Volunteers may take part for a few hours or the entire day.
Elderly and disabled residents in need of having their yard raked should email admin@brandonvalleychamber.com or call (605) 582-7400 to register.
