Governor declares Beadle County a disaster area following storm

Second round of storm debris cleanup underway

Airport crosswind runway closes for month-long construction

City approves $54K for tornado-damaged doors at transfer station

Chamber reports strong hotel occupancy and hunting tourism

Second sculpture slated for downtown district

City inks garbage collection agreement with State Fair

Governor declares Beadle County a disaster area following storm

HURON, S.D. - Gov. Kristi Noem's office has officially declared the city of Huron and Beadle County a disaster area following a severe Thursday evening storm. The declaration was announced at the city commission meeting, noting that representatives from the state were heavily involved in the immediate aftermath. State officials arrived within hours of the storm to assist local leaders and remained in the city through the weekend to aid in the ongoing recovery efforts.

Second round of storm debris cleanup underway

HURON, S.D. - Huron has completed its first round of storm debris and tree removal, and street crews have officially begun a second sweep through the city. According to an update from Street Superintendent Bob Simpson, crews are currently targeting the northern and southeastern parts of the city and will soon begin clearing fallen trees from local alleys. City officials are asking residents to assist the cleanup effort by removing smaller branches from their own alleys if they are physically able to do so.

Airport crosswind runway closes for month-long construction

HURON, S.D. - The airport's crosswind runway closed Wednesday for up to a month of construction to complete the upper portion of a parallel taxiway. It was noted that the project was initially delayed due to the recent storm and Federal Aviation Administration funding issues. While the crosswind runway will remain closed to accommodate the paving, the airport will remain fully in service and the main runway will stay open for regular air traffic.

City approves $54K for tornado-damaged doors at transfer station

HURON, S.D. - The city commission unanimously approved a $54,340 quote to replace five overhead doors at the new solid waste transfer station that were damaged by a recent tornado. Solid waste department staff told the commission that the provider was chosen after seeking four bids, noting the selected local glass company offered the lowest price and the fastest lead time. Installation is expected to take place next week to promptly secure the facility.

Chamber reports strong hotel occupancy and hunting tourism

HURON, S.D. - Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau CEO Brianna Johnson reported positive tourism metrics for the city, defying a statewide trend of decreased travel due to inflation. Huron saw an increase of 10,000 hotel stays over the past year compared to the prior year, bolstered by strong pheasant hunting numbers and the Ringneck Festival, which saw its second-largest turnout since 2019. Johnson also noted that a $30,000 annual travel grant from the state will end this year, requiring adjustments to the chamber's future marketing budgets.

Second sculpture slated for downtown district

HURON, S.D. - A second piece of public art is coming to the downtown district following a donation from local residents Doug and Rhonda Kludt. Plans were presented for a 10-foot-tall weathered steel sculpture, which will likely be installed at 333 Dakota Ave. S. to accommodate its large footprint. The commission expressed general support for accepting liability and assisting with the installation, with an official vote pending the completion of legal paperwork so the piece can be installed before the city's homecoming events, while Commissioner Kludt abstained from the proceedings.

City inks garbage collection agreement with State Fair

HURON, S.D. - The city has approved a memorandum of understanding with the state of South Dakota to handle garbage collection at the state fairgrounds through Sept. 8. Under the annual agreement, the state will hire a city employee to drive the city's collection truck and will cover the associated insurance and labor costs while the city manages the roll-off dumpsters and garbage flow. The arrangement ensures standard city staff do not have to navigate the crowded fairgrounds during fair week.

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