Huron City Commission Summary
Week of June 23, 2026
Paul Revere statue donated to downtown Huron
City considers 'Sculpture Walk' model for future art
High winds and rain delay mosquito spraying
Traps show low risk for West Nile virus in Huron
City employees to assist Meals on Wheels program
Paul Revere statue donated to downtown Huron
HURON, S.D. — The Huron City Commission approved the donation of a "Paul Revere" statue to be permanently installed downtown at 333 Dakota Ave. S. The art piece was donated to the city by local donors in collaboration with a local development organization. The city will assume liability and maintenance for the sculpture, which is scheduled to be unveiled during a July 3 downtown celebration.
City considers 'Sculpture Walk' model for future art
HURON, S.D. — Prompted by the new downtown Paul Revere statue, city officials discussed adopting a "Sculpture Walk" program for future art installations. City Attorney Jeff Banks noted that while the Paul Revere piece is a permanent donation, future pieces could be leased and rotated annually, similar to the established program in Sioux Falls. The commission directed city staff to explore partnerships and temporary lease agreements to expand downtown public art without assuming long-term liability for every piece.
High winds and rain delay mosquito spraying
HURON, S.D. — The Huron Parks and Recreation Department addressed resident complaints regarding a perceived lack of mosquito fogging, explaining that recent high winds and rain have routinely grounded spray trucks. According to Parks and Recreation Director Chad Schroder, the ultra-low volume permethrin spray used by the city requires temperatures above 50 degrees, wind speeds between 2 and 8 mph and no precipitation to be effective. Officials assured residents that crews are closely monitoring the weather and will deploy all three spray trucks citywide as soon as ideal nighttime conditions are met.
Traps show low risk for West Nile virus in Huron
HURON, S.D. — Recent mosquito trapping indicates that while nuisance mosquitoes are abundant, the risk of West Nile virus remains low in Huron. Parks and Recreation Director Chad Schroder reported that out of more than 3,300 mosquitoes collected in two traps last Thursday, only 26 were identified as Culex tarsalis, the species known to carry the virus. The trapped mosquitoes have been sent to the South Dakota Public Health Laboratory for official West Nile testing, and the city will continue to monitor the counts throughout the summer.
City employees to assist Meals on Wheels program
HURON, S.D. — To help address a critical shortage of volunteer drivers, the city commission approved a measure allowing municipal employees to deliver Meals on Wheels on city time. Huron Area Senior Center Executive Director Megan Hogle reported that the program, which feeds approximately 175 people five days a week, has struggled to find enough volunteers to fill its nine daily routes. Under the new agreement, city departments will coordinate to provide 18 employees to deliver meals for one week every quarter without using paid time off.
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