{
 "city": "Lawrence County",
 "state": "South Dakota",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Lawrence County Commissioners to review road vacations and annexations",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss road maintenance, personnel for the Sheriff's office, and various land use petitions. The meeting includes reviews of quarterly reports and accounts payable.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1336",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1336",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Fair Board",
   "headline": "Fair Board to discuss building updates and approve judge pay",
   "summary": "The Fair Board will meet to discuss updates on the siding, buildings, and arena, and will consider approving judge pay for 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1339",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Search & Rescue Board",
   "headline": "Lawrence County Search & Rescue to review May 2026 financial report",
   "summary": "The Search & Rescue Board will meet to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and review the May 2026 financial report. The board will also discuss training reports and a June 28 hiker accident response at Devil’s Bathtub.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1338",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-1338",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Board to review zoning changes and new subdivisions",
   "summary": "The board will hold public hearings on a campaign sign ordinance update, a zoning change, and a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes reviews of a final plat for Deer Mountain Village and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision on Hwy 14A/Louis Dr.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1337",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07022026-1337",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Lawrence County board to consider 2027 budget, election audit, and funding requests",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a proposed agenda that includes approval of June draft minutes, review of a post-election audit report and results, and consideration of Secure Rural School Act funding. Also on the agenda: 2027 budget information, personnel for the Sheriff's Office, highway business, a memorandum of agreement for Hidden Pines, a letter to the Forest Supervisor, a funding request from the Black Hills Mining Museum, and a travel request for EQ staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1334",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1334",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Invasive Species Management",
   "headline": "Weed Board to review 2025-2027 budgets, discuss inspections and summer hires",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board will review the 2025 end-of-year budget, the 2026 budget, and the proposed 2027 budget. New business includes discussion of the P&Z Board, subdivision/private property inspections, coordination with the City of Spearfish, and summer employees. Public comment is allowed with a 3-minute limit, but no action will be taken on un-noticed issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1335",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "County considers mining permit transfer and annexation",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners will discuss a conditional use permit transfer for a mining operation and a resolution to annex real estate. The agenda also includes personnel reports and road agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1328",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1328",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1327",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1327",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Zoning change from PF to PUD proposed near Deer Mountain Village",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss a proposed zoning change (COZ 373) for 61 acres north of Deer Mountain Village from PF (Public Facilities) to PUD (Planned Unit Development). The board will also review an update to campaign sign regulations (ORD 26-02) to align with state law. Additionally, the board will consider approval or denial of multiple final plats, preliminary plats, and a layout plan for subdivisions across the county, with most items requiring a decision to forward to the County Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1333",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1333",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Public Defender Advisory Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1329",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-1329",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Commissioners gather for primary election night, no official business",
   "summary": "This is a notice of quorum for an election night gathering. No official business will be discussed and no action will be taken. The meeting is purely procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1332",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Fair Board",
   "headline": "Lawrence County Fair Board to discuss fair preparations and facility updates",
   "summary": "The Fair Board will meet to review facility reports and plan for the upcoming fair. The agenda includes updates on the fair book, awards, and 4-H activities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1330",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1330",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Search & Rescue Board",
   "headline": "Lawrence County Search & Rescue to review May financial report",
   "summary": "The Search & Rescue Board will meet to approve the May 2026 financial report and previous meeting minutes. The board will also review membership applications and training schedules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1331",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1331",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review Coeur Wharf mine annual update and CUP stats",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss personnel actions for the treasurer and sheriff, consider tax abatements, and review a cooperating agency agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The board will also hear the Coeur Wharf 2026 annual update and mine statistics under the conditional use permit, along with highway business and a malt beverage license authority matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1323",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1323",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Natural Resources Committee",
   "headline": "Natural Resources Committee to discuss USFS Benchmark Project",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee will meet to receive an update on the USFS Benchmark Project and discuss cooperating agency status. The meeting includes designated time for public and committee member comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1324",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-16",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Commissioners attend candidate forum; no official action taken",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Commission will attend a Republican candidate forum but will not take official action during the event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05162026-1325",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "County commissioners will review malt beverage license applications",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several staff reports and applications, including malt beverage licenses, a storage facility proposal, and multiple subdivision plats. They will also receive draft minutes, audit reports, and personnel updates. The meeting includes a public hearing on planning and zoning items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1318",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1318",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1320",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1320",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider updating campaign sign rules and zoning use classifications countywide",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for Marta's Dog House and an ordinance to add retail sales as a conditional use in the HSC zone. Recommendation meetings include a development plan for Crow Peak Brewing and variance requests for the St. Onge Fire Department and DD Storage units. The board will also discuss updating campaign sign regulations and classification of unlisted uses countywide.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-1319",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-1319",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Search & Rescue Board",
   "headline": "Board will discuss a kitchen stove donation",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Search & Rescue Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting. It will review the April 2026 financial report, training updates, and maintenance report. The board will discuss a kitchen stove donation and the Mickelson Trail Marathon aid station. Upcoming items include the next training session on May 18 and the next business meeting on June 1.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1321",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1321",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Fair Board",
   "headline": "Fair Board to discuss siding, arena, and event scheduling",
   "summary": "The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and take public comments. Old business includes updates on siding, building reports, and the arena. New business covers entertainment, schedule and events, and awards/chairs. The meeting is largely procedural with routine operational discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1322",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1322",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Commissioners may attend candidate forum at Realtors meeting",
   "summary": "This agenda is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may be present at the County Commission Candidate Forum during the Mount Rushmore Area Association of Realtors Membership Meeting. No official county action will be taken at this event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292026-1317",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Resolution 2026‑15 to vacate a county section line is on the agenda",
   "summary": "The County Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Education will meet on April 28, 2026. The agenda includes a proposed resolution (2026‑15) to vacate a section line, a subject‑to‑vote item for Rimrock Canyon Road, a highway easement agreement for Tinton Road, an amendment to the County Opening Burning Ordinance, and several personnel and tax‑exemption matters. Documents related to valuation adjustments for elderly, disabled and veteran exemptions, a tax relief report, and religious exemption requests are also listed for review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1315",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1315",
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Invasive Species Management",
   "headline": "Weed Board to review 2025 end-of-year and 2026 budgets",
   "summary": "The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board will review and discuss the 2025 end-of-year budget and the 2026 budget. New business includes subdivision inspections, the SD Weed and Pest Conference, City of Spearfish matters, summer employees, a USFS timber sale, and an update on a Dodge and Ford pickup truck. Public comment is allowed with a three-minute limit per person.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-1316",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-18",
   "body": "County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Quorum notice for Republican County Commission candidate forum",
   "summary": "The commission issued a quorum notice for a Republican County Commission candidate forum scheduled for April 18, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Highmark Plains Heritage Center, 825 Heritage Drive, Spearfish. No official action will be taken by the County Commission at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04182026-1314",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.lawrence.sd.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}